MARIE CURIE TRAINING SITE

In its fifth Framework Programme (2000-2003), the European Commission (DGXII) has recognised the Earthquake Engineering Research Centre (EERC) at the University of Bristol as a Marie Curie Training Site in earthquake engineering. Within the awarded contract, opportunities are provided to researchers working for a higher degree in a university or equivalent institution of a Member or Associated State, to spend between 3 and 12 months at EERC Bristol as part of their higher degree studies. A subsistence allowance of 1200 Euro per month will be paid for the researcher, plus a travel allowance of 100 euro per month. There will be no charge for the use of experimental and other facilities at EERC Bristol.

Candidates for these Marie Curie training awards must be less than 35 years of age, an allowance being made for compulsory military service or for childcare. A policy of equal access opportunities will be applied between men and women.

It is suggested that intending candidates for these awards should first consult their research supervisor/advisor, for information about facilities, which EERC can offer, in particular whether experience of these facilities can enhance the quality of their proposed research.

Further Information can be obtained from either Prof.R.T.Severn or Dr.C.A.Taylor at the:

Earthquake Engineering Research Centre

Queen’s Building, University Walk

Bristol BS8 1TR, UK

Tel: +44 117 928 7708, Fax: +44 117 928 7783

E-mail: Colin.Taylor@bristol.ac.uk

Or Janet.Davies@bristol.ac.uk

Web-site: http://www.cen.bris.ac.uk/civil/research/ eerc/index.htm

R.T.Severn