Seminar Course

Outline of THE Seminar Course

The Seminar Course was begun for the purpose of retraining ex-participants who would thus acquire up-to-date knowledge and techniques through lectures and discussions over a period of one month . For each Seminar Course a focus is placed on one specific subject which is one of the most relevant and up-to-date problems in the fields of seismology and earthquake engineering, such as earthquake observation, seismic design and retrofit techniques and seismic risk assessment.

How to Apply for the Seminar Course

Qualification of Applicants

Applicants are;

to be nominated by their governments in accordance with the procedures mentioned in 2 below;

to be ex-participants of the Regular or Individual Courses of IISEE or their equivalent;

to have been engaged in the fields of seismology and/or earthquake engineering for more than ten (10) years, and also to be in a managing position;

to have a sufficient command of spoken and written English;

to be more than thirty-five(35) years of age;

to be healthy enough to undergo the course of training; and

to not be serving in the military.

Procedure for Application

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).

The Government of Japan will inform the applying government whether or not the nominee is acceptable to the course at the earliest convenience.

Submission of Application

For the purpose of facilitating the discussion session in the seminar, each participant is requested to prepare a report on one or two items related to specific subjects which are to be designated for each seminar;

Two copies of the said report should be submitted together with the application form for the seminar. The report will be refined through the discussion during the seminar and will be published as a final report.

Allowances and Expenses to be borne by the Government of Japan

Round-trip air ticket;

A living allowance;

Free medical care for participants who may become ill after arrival in Japan; and

Expenses for study tour.

For further details, ask for information from the Embassy of Japan or JICA Office.


	Seminar Course

Outline of THE Seminar Course The Seminar Course was begun for the purpose of retraining ex-participants who would thus acquire up-to-date knowledge and techniques through lectures and discussions over a period of one month . For each Seminar Course a focus is placed on one specific subject which is one of the most relevant and up-to-date problems in the fields of seismology and earthquake engineering, such as earthquake observation, seismic design and retrofit techniques and seismic risk assessment. How to Apply for the Seminar Course Qualification of Applicants Applicants are; to be nominated by their governments in accordance with the procedures mentioned in 2 below; to be ex-participants of the Regular or Individual Courses of IISEE or their equivalent; to have been engaged in the fields of seismology and/or earthquake engineering for more than ten (10) years, and also to be in a managing position; to have a sufficient command of spoken and written English; to be more than thirty-five(35) years of age; to be healthy enough to undergo the course of training; and to not be serving in the military. Procedure for Application 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). The Government of Japan will inform the applying government whether or not the nominee is acceptable to the course at the earliest convenience. Submission of Application For the purpose of facilitating the discussion session in the seminar, each participant is requested to prepare a report on one or two items related to specific subjects which are to be designated for each seminar; Two copies of the said report should be submitted together with the application form for the seminar. The report will be refined through the discussion during the seminar and will be published as a final report. Allowances and Expenses to be borne by the Government of Japan Round-trip air ticket; A living allowance; Free medical care for participants who may become ill after arrival in Japan; and Expenses for study tour. For further details, ask for information from the Embassy of Japan or JICA Office.
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