Project Description - Major Instrumentation Initiative call

[Title of the Major Instrumentation Initiative call]

[Project title]

[Proposing university]

Responsible spokesperson:

[Title first name last name, research institution, city, academic status, research area]

<General information
Grey texts are intended as guidance when completing the form and should be deleted or replaced prior to submitting your proposal. Black text should be retained in the submitted document.

Regarding the text fields of the cover page:
As a title, it is advisable to use a standard designation of the instrumentation technology which is neutral in terms of manufacturer, and if necessary enter an additional short title or an acronym.>

Additional main representatives of the proposal:
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[Title first name last name, research institution, city, academic status, research area]

Project description
<Max. 25 pages unless otherwise specified in call. Use a font size that appears not smaller as Arial size 10. Text written in black should not be removed or changed. Please consult the programme guideline for the major instrumentation initiative www.dfg.de/formulare/21_7. 
Take special care to adhere to conditions and requests stated within the major equipment initiatives call.>

1	Summary
<plain-language description of research area and goals of this proposal, do not mention company names, max. 3000 characters>

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2	Scientific environment and work programme 

2.1	Infrastructural aspects and strategic relevance 
<Brief statement about the overall scientific environment and strategic relevance of this proposal to the applying institution. If applicable, description of existing or intended collaborations with other institutions in connection to this proposal.>

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2.2	Scientific orientation of the core working groups 
<Introduction of the work groups involved in this proposal and their respective scientific background mentioning their overall role in reaching the goals of this proposal in operating or using the stated instrument. Paragraphs should be sorted by groups. If applicable give percentage of expected usage.>

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2.3	List of related projects
<List of third-party-funded projects matching the scope of the major equipment initiative in the last five years, maximum of 20 entries>

1.	[Funding body, reference, person, title, year (start-end), Funding amount.]
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2.4	Scientific work programme and planned projects
<Description of the planned research projects. Description should justify the necessity and performance class of the instrumentation and take into account the originality of research questions in terms of topic and/or methodology. Where appropriate consider a reference to entries under 2.3. Please include estimated usage time and expected project durations.>

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2.5	Usage concept and handling of research data
<Major instrumentation initiatives require proposals to make funded technologies accessible to third party researchers. In this section the target group, the access conditions, the offered usage share and the scope of the provided scientific services should be addressed. 
Please describe here, how the data generated by the project will be processed and archived. State involvement of existing or planned information infrastructures. Please take note of the  DFG Guidelines on the Handling of Research Data.>

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2.6	Project- and subject-related list of publications
<This list should only contain those works that you cited in this proposal. 
The font used for the publication list should not be less than Arial 9 point. 
For both new proposals and renewal proposals, you can refer to your own works and those of others; there is no limit to the total number of publications listed. Works which are not in the public domain are not considered publications and cannot be cited. An exception is made for papers that have already been accepted for publication, in which case the manuscript and the editor’s confirmation of acceptance must be enclosed.
A maximum of ten of your own publications that are most relevant to the project can be highlighted in bold or some other way. Even if there are several applicants, the maximum of ten highlighted works may not be exceeded. 
Please note the “Guidelines for Preparing Publication Lists” (DFG form 1.91) www.dfg.de/formulare/1_91.>

1.	[Author(s), title, journal year/volume, page, url (e. g. doi)]
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3	Technology and instrumentation

3.1	Technical and scientific description of the instrumentation
<Provide a scientific description of the instrument in comparison to the state of the art of technology. Provide and refer to technical specifications and requirements necessary for the projects described above. >

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3.2	Discussion of the market research for possible suppliers of the technology
<In case of funding, expect the instrument, providing the adequate technological specifications mentioned above, to be acquired by the DFG through a tender. Please state possible technological solutions and suppliers or manufacturers that could be considered to deliver an instrument suitable to fulfil the scientific requirements. Alternatives like other considered instruments, technologies or configurations should be discussed specifically through evaluation of relevant technical specifications, compatibility with other equipment, price performance ratio, follow-up costs that could favour the decision for a specific vendor or device.>

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3.3	Considered instrumentation, manufacturers and/or providers listed in tabular form

Supplier, Manufacturer, Type	Significant Components	Date of Quote	Gross Price [€]	

				
(Name the preferred instrument first. All figures in thousand euros)

4	Resources necessary and available to the project

4.1	Personnel for the operation of the instrumentation
<Description of personnel resources available and needed. How many people (divided into scientific, technical and administrative staff) are necessary for appropriate operation and maintenance of the instrumentation? Is the personnel already on staff? Describe the preparatory training and qualifications of the available staff for the tasks envisaged? By what means shall any additional staff be provided? Where appropriate refer to included scientific CV.>

Name <title, first name, last name, institution>	Funded by / applied for	Function in project	Committed hours	

				

4.2	Requirements for the utilization of the instrument and operational costs
<Description of the building the instrument is going to be operated in and of the support provided by the proposing institution. Include additional technical or computational resources that will be available for scientific use in context with this proposal. Estimate expected operating costs (energy, water, consumables, miscellaneous, maintenance, repairs, replacement and wear parts, inspection fees) and any other annual costs (e.g. software add-ons) caused by operation of the instrument. Specify the available budget that will cover these follow-up costs.>

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4.3	Aspects of sustainability
<Please reflect here on how the concept of sustainability in terms of resource conservation is taken into account or is relevant in connection with the proposal or the instrumentation technology being requested. For further information, see the cross-disciplinary catalogue of guiding questions www.dfg.de/reflection_sustainability.>

4.4	Further Information 
< Describe any other relevant aspects for special consideration. For example, if you have used “artificial intelligence” (AI) in the form of generative models for text and image creation when preparing your proposal, this must be disclosed here in a scientifically appropriate manner. For more information, see the Research Integrity portal.> 

5	Requested funding
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5.1	Basic module

5.1.1	Funding for staff
<Not applicable, unless call is explicitly addressing funding opportunities.>

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5.1.2	Direct project costs

5.1.2.1	Equipment up to €10,000, software and consumables
<Not applicable, unless call is explicitly addressing funding opportunities.
List of applied minor instruments with their exact gross prices, include brief discussion of market research and justification of performance class. Quotations are to be attached to the proposal, Note that consumables necessary for scientific projects are not eligible for funding>

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5.1.2.2	Visiting researchers (excluding Mercator Fellows)
<Not applicable, unless call is explicitly addressing funding opportunities.>

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5.1.2.3	Other costs
<Not applicable, unless call is explicitly addressing funding opportunities.>

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5.1.3	Instrumentation

5.1.3.1	Equipment exceeding 10,000 €
<Not applicable, unless call is explicitly addressing funding opportunities. 
Components of the major instrumentation belong to 6.1.3.2
List of applied instruments with their exact gross prices, if applicable brief discussion of market research and justification of performance class. Quotations are to be attached to the proposal>

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5.1.3.2	Major Instrumentation exceeding 50,000 €
<List of the preferred Instrument(s) specifying its main components. If applicable, use multiple tables for independent devices.>

Instrument
(list of significant components, functional group of parts)	Price	

		
		
Intermediate sum		
Other Costs (e.g. transport, installation, training)		
Discount		
Tax		
Toll Fees		
Total Sum		
(All figures in euros, exact amount / if necessary provide exchange rate)

5.2	Module workshop funding

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5.3	Module public relations funding

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6	Project requirements

6.1	Composition of the project group
<List only those individuals who will work on the project but will not be paid out of the project funds. State each person’s name, academic title, employment status, and type of funding.>

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6.2	Cooperation with other researchers

6.2.1	Researchers with whom you have agreed to cooperate on this project

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6.2.2	Researchers with whom you have collaborated scientifically within the past three years

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6.3	Project-relevant cooperation with commercial enterprises
<If applicable, please note the EU guidelines on state aid or contact your research institution in this regard.>

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6.4	Project-relevant participation in commercial enterprises
<Information on connections between the project and the production branch of the enterprise>

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