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

The Council decision adopted a specific programme for RTD, including demonstration, in the field of training and mobility of researchers for the period 1994-1998. - 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. - Amount deemed necessary: ECU 744 million. - Areas covered by the programme: all exact, natural, economic and management sciences as well as social and human sciences. Indicative breakdown by area (in million ecus): - Creation and development of research networks: 335 - Access to large-scale research facilities: 112 - Training through research: 260 - Accompanying measures: 37 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 the third country in question, and 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, to the dissemination of results and to training for researchers and users. �