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**WRITTEN QUESTION No. 3076/96 by Markus FERBER to the Commission. Encouraging scientists' mobility through the Fourth Framework Programme for Research** 
  
*Official Journal C 096 , 24/03/1997 P. 0058*

  

WRITTEN QUESTION E-3076/96 by Markus Ferber (PPE) to the Commission (18 November 1996)

Subject: Encouraging scientists' mobility through the Fourth Framework Programme for Research

Various bodies in Germany have asked me to explain the concept of scientists' mobility within the EU's Fourth Framework Programme for Research.

Can the Commission provide information without delay on the following questions:

1. How is the programme adopted and implemented in the Member States?

2. To which countries are scientists sent?

3. What criteria or qualifications are used to select scientists for the programme?

4. On which areas of science is the programme particularly focussed?

Answer given by Mrs Cresson on behalf of the Commission (20 December 1996)

1. The 'Training and mobility of researchers' programme has been welcomed by the Member States, and in particular by academics and scientists in Europe.

2. The scientists covered by the programme may go to any Member State other than their country of origin, or to any other country associated with the programme.

3. The basic criteria used to decide which projects will be supported by the programme, and also to select scientists, is scientific excellence.

4. The 'Training and mobility of researchers' programme covers all the exact and natural sciences, economic and management sciences and humanities and social sciences which can contribute to the realization of Community objectives in the fields of research, technological development and demonstration.

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