Global Seismological Observation Course


Outline of the Global Seismological Observation Course

Global Seismological Observation Course commenced in 1995 one year before the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) was concluded in the United Nations (UN) plenary meeting. The objective of this course is to provide seismological knowledge and technologies for identification and detection of signals originated in nuclear tests in seismic records to course-participants from member countries of the UN Disarmament Council.

How to Apply for the Global Seismological Observation Course

Qualification of Applicants

Applicants are;
  1. to be nominated by their governments in accordance with the procedures mentioned in 2 below;
  2. to be university graduates or equivalent with professional experience of more than three (3) years;
  3. to be well versed in basic mathematics such as differentiation and integration;
  4. to have a sufficient command of spoken and written English;
  5. to be preferably under thirty-five (35) years of age;
  6. to be healthy enough to undergo the course of training; and
  7. to not be serving in the military.

Procedure for Application

  1. The Government desiring to nominate applicants for the course should fill in and forward five (5) copies of the Nomination Form (Form A-3) for each applicant to the Government of Japan through the Embassy of Japan (or JICA Office).
  2. The Government of Japan will inform the applying government whether or not the nominee is acceptable to the course at the earliest convenience.

Allowances and Expenses to be borne by the Government of Japan

  1. Round-trip air ticket;
  2. Living expenses and other allowances for outfitting, books and literature,transportation and additionally free accommodation and breakfast at JICA Training Centers;
  3. Free medical care for participants who may become ill after arrival in Japan; and
  4. Expenses for study tour.
For further details, ask for information from the Embassy of Japan or JICA Office.

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