APNIC日前宣佈擬提供一獎金(USD9,000~USD30,000)，廣徵網路應用系統與管理政策之研發計劃書。計劃書內容希能針對亞太地區之網路架構發展、網路管理、技術層面、管理政策、網路資源(如IP位址)管理等方面做一深入探討並制定出一套具體之建議，以作日後實際應用之參考依據。

有興趣參與此研發獎助計劃者，請於本年度7月13日下班前將計劃書之電子檔寄至：
ip@twnic.net.tw 以便後續事宜。

　請注意，因APNIC為一國際組織，所以您的計劃書內容需以英文方式呈現。
　更多資訊：http://www.pan.org.sg/grants/

　其他未盡事宜請洽詢IP組：
　TEL：02-2341-1313 #302-304
　E-mail：ip@twnic.net.tw

　以下為APNIC研發獎助計劃詳細內容：

　APNIC, the Asia Pacific Network Information Centre, is pleased to announce the availability of a research and development grant fund to support small R&D projects related to Internet infrastructure development in the Asia Pacific region.

　In making this allocation, APNIC has joined IDRC's Pan Asia Networking (PAN) Programme and Asia Pacific Development Information Programme (APDIP) to establish a joint R&D fund. This cooperative effort will pool resources and administrative costs in order to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the R&D funding process. The administration of the programme will be carried out by AMIC, and Asian Media Information and Communication Centre, of Singapore.

　The overall objective of the joint Grants Programme is to promote an active R&D environment for Internet based applications, systems and policy research in the Asia-Pacific region. The Grants Programme is expected to foster local entrepreneurship, build research capacities, and accelerate the use of the Internet for development in the region.

　APNIC's specific objective is to support R&D activities pertaining to Internet infrastructure development and management, technical and administrative policy, and Internet resource management, particularly relating to IP Addresses and related resources. APNIC especially encourages member organisations, including ISPs, academic networks, and National Internet Registries to submit R&D proposals to the programme.

　Small grants of up to US$9,000 and Project Grants of up to US$30,000 each will be awarded on a competitive basis to successful institutions from the Asia-Pacific region. The selection and approval process will be overseen by a small committee comprising representatives from each of the participating organisations. Committee members nominated by APNIC include Mr Paul Wilson, Director General or APNIC, and Professor Xing Li, of Tsingua University, Beijing.

　The deadline for submission of completed proposals is 15 July 2002. The grants committee will screen proposals duringSeptember and the results will be made known in early October 2002.

　Kindly use the Guide to the Programme (http://www.pan.org.sg/grants/) to learn more about theGrants, application and awarding procedures.

　For information about APNIC's specific role and interests in
　this programme, please contact Paul Wilson, Director General,
　by email to dg@apnic.net