NSSPI NPI TAMU-NE
The energy sector of the 2009 Estonian National Development Plan
foresees nuclear generated electricity by 2022 and for that they
are taking the preparatory steps. Among them
is the development of qualified human resources and capacity
building in which University of Tartu is taking the leading
role. Their Institute of Physics approached TAMU for
collaboration and a proposal was drafted. During the IAEA General
Conference NPI representatives met with the IAEA Director for
Technical Cooperation for Europe and with the Estonia delegation to
discuss the envisaged cooperation.
To start this cooperation Estonia submitted to the IAEA a
request for a "Reserve Fund Project" under which they requested
funding for 1) a National Training Course, 2) An assist mission to
the University of TARTU, and 3) The exchange of experts and
indicated TAMU/NPI/NSSPI as the international counterpart. If
approved, implementation starts in April 2011.This would complement
a national, multiyear research project the university will
implement with government funding.
