Objective
We propose a mono-site Initial Training Network (ITN) with CERN as main host institution, and offering research training in the application of advanced microelectronics, optoelectronics, networking and real-time data processing technologies in the world’s state-of-the-art particle detector systems at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), and a future upgraded Super-LHC (SLHC). This ITN will help strengthen Europe’s human resources in key technologies for enhancing industry competitiveness in domains where there exist technology gaps with other high-tech economies. The LHC will start operation in 2008. The commissioning, operation and future upgrades of the LHC detectors offer tremendous opportunities for research training in an international, multidisciplinary environment. Training projects will have concrete objectives and deliverables in the domains of precision particle tracking systems, electronics and optoelectronics for their readout, switching fabrics and real time processing systems for data acquisition. CERN contributes to overcoming fragmentation in European Research through its well-established international network of universities, partnerships with technology research centres, technology transfer policy, and history of joint developments with industry. This ITN will complement and reinforce that contribution. The young researchers will be supervised by internationally recognized experts and have access to state-of-the-art equipment. Hands-on project training will be supplemented with formal training courses in relevant and related fields, and a wide variety of complementary training courses, colloquia and seminars. Mobility within the ITN will ensure exposure to complementary research and industry environments. Supervision will follow a model similar to CERN’s established and successful Doctoral Student program, in which projects are defined and monitored by a CERN supervisor in collaboration with a university professor.
Keywords
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Programme(s)
Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
Topic(s)
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Calls for proposals are divided into topics. A topic defines a specific subject or area for which applicants can submit proposals. The description of a topic comprises its specific scope and the expected impact of the funded project.
Call for proposal
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Procedure for inviting applicants to submit project proposals, with the aim of receiving EU funding.
FP7-PEOPLE-2007-1-1-ITN
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Funding Scheme
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Funding scheme (or “Type of Action”) inside a programme with common features. It specifies: the scope of what is funded; the reimbursement rate; specific evaluation criteria to qualify for funding; and the use of simplified forms of costs like lump sums.
Coordinator
1211 GENEVE 23
Switzerland
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