Host based training. All ESRs will enjoy the benefits of the individual training usually provided by the host institution through participation in additional lectures and seminars relevant for the specific research topic undertaken. Specific direct individual tutoring will cover topic-related training and general complementary skills development. Elements include, introduction to facilities and equipment provided by supervisors and research fellows, health and safety induction, associated joint fieldwork and laboratory activities, oral and written presentation skills, scientific paper preparation workshops and career guidance. All relevant lectures and short courses offered by the academic partners will be listed in an ITN taught-element handbook (deliverable D8 so that each ESR/ER can use this document to help in deciding where to spend their exchange visits and secondments to their maximal benefit and career development.
