Marie Curie fellowships and European-funded research training

Under the 4th Framework of the European Union (EU), the Training and Mobility of Researchers (TMR) programme has provided many post-graduate and post-doctoral researchers, now known as Marie Curie Fellows, the opportunity to expand their skills by conducting research in another EU country. Participants in the TMR programme gain international experience and training that should greatly enhance their career prospects. Improving Human Potential (IHP) is the name being given to the new scheme proposed in the 5th Framework to overtake the current TMR programme. The goals proposed for IHP are outlined, and same of the experiences and benefits provided by the TMR programme to both the UK and European research communities are highlighted