Jun 07, 2011

NanoICT project launches a second call for exchange visits for PhD students (or senior research personnel)

(Nanowerk News) The main objectives of this initiative are:

To perform joint work or to be trained in the leading European industrial and academic research institutions

To enhance long-term collaborations within the ERA

To generate high-skilled personnel and to facilitate technology transfer

In all respects, these training activities are an important element in networking

Conditions

1.500€ (maximum) per visit to cover only travel and accommodation expenses

Applicants must be students or research personnel (no permanent position allowed) working in any registered nanoICT group (http://www.phantomsnet.net/RegICT/member.php?project=4&intra=1)

Duration of the visit: one week minimum and should be finished before the end of September 2011

After the visit, a scientific summary report must be delivered (to be published in the E-Nano Newsletter, http://www.phantomsnet.net/Foundation/newsletters.php, thus no copyright will be requested)

The nanoICT Management Board will award grants for this activity on a competitive basis

Priority will be given to women and ERA cross border applications

Funding will be available only for personnel belonging to European groups

Application proposal (year 2011)

(1 page long maximum) must be sent before 1st July, 2011 and must include the following info:

Name of the applicant

Affiliation

Brief CV Destination institution/company

Duration of the visit

Contact details

Dr. Maite Fernández

Phantoms Foundation

Alfonso Gómez, 17 - 2nd floor - Loft 16

28037 Madrid, Spain

Phone: +34 911 123 387>/

Phantoms Foundation: www.phantomsnet.net

Source: Phantoms Foundation