1. ATM ATM – What is it? ESF supported collaborative research project High level skills training Linked to businesses based in the Convergence area of Wales. In one of the four Welsh Assembly Government’s priority areas:- 1.Digital Economy (ICT) 2.Low Carbon Economy 3.Health and Bioscience 4.Advanced Engineering and Manufacturing

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3. ATM The Student The student must be: living in the Convergence area on application and whilst studying legally resident in the UK have the right to work here on completion of the project eligible form home/EU fees Item Student Stipend (starting) £5060 Travel / Conference Costs (p.a.) £200 Equipment / Consumables (p.a.) £300 Student Support (p.a.) £500 Academic Travel (p.a.) 200 Fees Paid by the institution

4. ATM The Company i)All partners must be SMEs based in the Convergence area ii)Company contribution: In Kind£1K (In kind payments must be evidenced by timesheets and salary details) iii) Host the student for approx. one month per annum.

5. ATM The Academic Proposes suitable projects linked with a small business in the Convergence area. Any IP from the project is owned by the host University The match-funding for the University come from Academic time. Staff need to complete: i)Timesheets ii)Activity sheets showing preparation time and project supervision

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