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EASTS IRG (International Research Group)





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What is EASTS IRG?

The EASTS Board in its meeting during Bangkok Conference, launched the international research group (IRG) scheme. Several international cooperative research projects are being conducted as an IRG approved by EASTS due to the increasing importance of international viewpoints in the transportation field.

The Society welcomes your submission to the IRG.

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1.Background:
International Research Group (IRG) is organized in order to activate international cooperative researches among the members of EASTS. Its research activity is expected to contribute to the progress of transportation researches in eastern Asia and to the promotion of EASTS.

2.Advantages:
1)IRG can utilize the EASTS official website and mailing list to announce its activities to the members of EASTS.
2)IRG can utilize the EASTS sponsorship.
3)IRG has a high possibility to hold a special technical session at biennial EASTS conferences.
4)IRG is eligible for the ICRA research grant (http://www.easts.info/activities/icra/icra.html).

3.Requirements:
1)IRG is expected to hold seminars and symposia as part of EASTS activities.
2)IRG is expected to invite and activate young researchers.
3)IRG is expected to apply for research grant other than ICRA.
4)IRG is expected to achieve its original research plan within four years.
5)IRG is required to submit its annual activity report.

4. Requirements for application of IRG
1)The applicant must submit an application form to the secretary-general of EASTS.
2)The IRG is organized by EASTS regular members coming from at least two EASTS country/area.
3)The application must be approved by the EASTS Board.



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