Specific research programme RDT: stimulation of the training and mobility of researchers (1994-1998)

The proposal for a decision aimed to establish a specific programme of research and technological development, including demonstration, in the field of training and mobility of researchers for the period 1994-1998. - Amount deemed necessary: ECU 744 million. - General objectives of the programme: to stimulate training through research and, by means of cooperation, to foster better utilisation of high-level researchers in the Community; to improve the mobility of researchers between disciplines and mobility between universities, research institutes and industry. - Areas covered by the programme: all exact, natural, economic and management sciences as well as social and human sciences. The programme was divided into three interdependent areas (creation and development of research networks, access to large-scale facilities, training through research) to which was attached an activity concerning accompanying measures aimed at improving communication between researchers themselves and with industry, at encouraging young researchers and at publicising the results and achievements of the programme. Participation in the programme was open, with financial support from the Community, to all legal entities established in the Community or in an associated country, following the conclusion of an agreement with that country, as well as to the Joint Research Centre. The programme would be implemented through shared-cost actions, concerted actions, specific measures and accompanying measures relating to international cooperation, the dissemination of results and the training of researchers and users. The Commission was authorised to hold negotiations with a view to concluding international agreements with third countries in Europe in order to involve them in all or some of the programme. �