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Grimsel Test Site, Switzerland
The Grimsel Test Site (GTS), located in the granitic rock of the Aar Massif in central Switzerland was established 20 years ago as a center for underground Research and Development (R & D) |
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Mont Terri Rock Laboratory
The Mont Terri Rock Laboratory located in Canton Jura, Switzerland hosts an international research project in a clay host rock (Opalinus Clay).
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TIMODAZ project
The TIMODAZ Project is co-funded by the European Commission (EC) as part of the sixth Euratom research and training Framework Programme (FP6) on nuclear energy. |
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OBRA project
The OBRA project will assess the feasibility of creating an Observatory for long-term governance on radioactive waste management in Europe. |
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NKS (Nordic Nuclear Safety Research)
NKS is a scientific co-operation programme for nuclear safety including radioactive waste, environmental issues, emergency preparedness, radiation protection and information of common interest to all five Nordic countries. |
Under the auspices of the IAEA, nationally developed Underground Research Facilities (URFs) and associated laboratories are being offered for use by other nations. The URFs and laboratories form a “Network of Centres of Excellence” for training in and development of waste disposal technologies. If your organisation is from a participating country in the IAEA training network scheme you may be able to request financial support from the IAEA for courses run as part of the Network scheme.