Call for pre-proposals Bio(-related) materials

Objectives of the call
The general aim of this Industrial Partnership Programme (IPP) is to understand and control, between the molecular and the macroscale, the triangle relation between microstructure, local dynamics, and properties/performance of bio (-related) materials.

In scale-jumping from the molecular scale upward a few typical length scales (and corresponding time scales) can be distinguished in such materials that are important for their special properties:

1. The scale of complex molecules, their interactions and intramolecular organisations
2. The scale of organisation into discrete supramolecular aggregates
3. The continuum-mesoscale with local heterogeneity

The scale above this, which allows an effective continuum description, is also very important, but the effect of inhomogeneities over length scales larger than about 1 mm has been recognised already for a longer time and consequently has been studied more extensively at several places in the world.

Research in the area could in principle address all levels. However, to keep the programme focused two length scales and notably their bridging should have priority: from the scale of the supra-molecular complexes to the heterogeneous meso-scale.

Pre-proposals should be submitted by e-mail Dr. P.A.J. de Witte (subject: BRM pre-proposal 'surname first applicant').

Deadline of the call
Friday 5 September 2008 16:00 hours.

Budget of the call
The total budget amounts to M€ 5.

Information
For information on the topic and application format etc. see appendices above.
FOM office: Dr. P.A.J. de Witte, (030) 600 12 17
Programme leader: Prof.dr. R.J. Hamer (WUR)