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EPSRC Reference:	GR/S79114/01
Title:	Travel Grant - Preparation for Participation in the EU Framework 6 IST Programme
Principal Investigator:	Sheriff, Professor RE
Other Investigators:	Hu, Professor Y
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Department:	Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Organisation:	University of Bradford
Scheme:	Overseas Travel Grants Pre-FEC
Starts:	20 February 2004	Ends:	19 February 2006	Value (£):	13,002
EPSRC Research Topic Classifications:	RF & Microwave Technology
EPSRC Industrial Sector Classifications:	Communications
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Describe the proposed research using (about 200) words geared to the non-specialist reader.During the FP6 First Call, the investigators contributed to three IP proposals, one of which appeared on the ranked list, and an NoE, which has been retained for funding. The investigators are leading members of the Communication Systems Research Group, which provides a research base for five academic staff and numerous researchers, spanning across the Schools of Engineering and Informatics. The Group has been involved in European collaborative research for more than a decade, spanning four frameworks. During this time, European funding has been the lifeblood of the group. For the Group to continue to grow and work at an international level, it is essential that the foundations laid by the investigators during the First Call are built upon through participation in subsequent Calls for Proposals. The imminent enlargement of the EU, together with EC policy initiatives aimed at establishing a European Research Area, have resulted in a significant growth in the number of organisations that are able to participate in EC Framework Programmes. Consequently, European collaborative research now often brings together organisations that have not previously collaborated and, in this respect, the need to participate at information events and meet with potential partners is more important than ever. The purpose of this proposal is to request travel support for the investigators and CSRG members to facilitate participation in the IST Third and Fourth Calls, spanning the period 2004-2005. The research areas will include mobile, broadband, satellite and e- technologies, in agreement with the FP6 Work Programme.
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