| Invited themes | Research themes which can be conducted during the planned 
      seven cruises and at the research areas shown in the "FY2004 
      Operation Plan of R/V MIRAI". | 
     
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     | Application 
      period | 5 June-4 July 
      2003 Deadline : Postmarked by 4 July, 2003 when sent by mail ; or 
      received by 17:00 on 4 July, 2003 when sent by e-mail
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     | Qualifications | (A) Domestic : Researchers in Japan belonging 
      to universities and public institutions (B) Overseas : Researchers who can apply through their joint researchers 
      qualified as(A)
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     | Number 
      of researchers to be admitted
 | up to 28 persons per voyage It might be limited depending on the contents of main research theme.
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     | Method 
      of invitation | Invitation details are delivered extensively to the related 
      universities and research organizations. Invitation details are informed 
      in the JAMSTEC home page. The address is "http://www.jamstec.go.jp." | 
     
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     | Procedure 
      of selection | Screening and selection will be performed by the R/V MIRAI 
      Operation Planning Committee around the middle of August 2003, being considered 
      the degree of contribution to the main research themes shown in the "FY2004 
      Operation Plan of R/V MIRAI". Notice of the result will be sent around the 
      middle of September 2003. | 
     
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     | Boarding 
      Expenses | JAMSTEC will pay the travel expenses for the researchers 
      allowed to board R/V MIRAI within limitations of the budget in accordance 
      with JAMSTEC rules governing public use of R/V MIRAI. (Payment will be checked 
      severely from the viewpoint of its necessity and adequacy.) | 
     
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     | Presentation 
      of the research results
 | Results of the research using R/V MIRAI have to be presented 
      at the annual "MIRAI Symposium". | 
     
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     | Further 
      inquiries | For further inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact 
      the undermentioned. Mr. Muto or Ms. Sasaki
 (*) Research Support Dept. Research Support Coordination Div., JAMSTEC
 TEL: 0468-67-9883 / FAX: 0468-69-0812 / E-mail: mirakobo@jamstec.go.jp
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