1. Proton International 2011 17 November 2010

2. Proton International - Study tour to foreign country - Experience research across the borders - Experience foreign student life and culture

3. Destination

4. Possible visits: - Universitat de Barcelona - Universitat Rovira I Virgili - ICFO (Institute of Photonic Sciences) - ICIQ (Institut Catala d’Investigacio Quimica) - DOW - BASF - AkzoNobel 17 April 2011: Departure to Barcelona (Flight from Maastricht?) 22-25 April 2011: Easter in Barcelona 27 April 2011: Train from Barcelona to Tarragona 29 April 2011: Departure back to The Netherlands (Flight from Tarragona to Eindhoven?) Programme & visits

5. Easter in Barcelona April 23: Sant Jordi Day of the book/ day of the rose in Barcelona April 24-25: Easter in Barcelona

6. Participation - 26 participants - The tour will cost ± € 350,- - Case studies possible - Transportation, food & accommodation included - Travel insurance not included -Retakes of exams of third year will be rescheduled - Subscription starts today! - Show enthusiasm & interest during the visits - Act responsibly - Participate in writing final tour report

7. Case study - Literature study for a company - 80 hours per person - 3 months to complete - Guidance from PI & company - Financial compensation (€ 250,- per person) - Candidates subscribe in couples - Candidates will be interviewed Be prepared for interview: interests, time schedule, courses, other activities etc. Case Study available Company: Shell Subject: Reactions of (heavy) oil in supercritical water Interested? Subscribe after presentation - Act responsible and think ahead!!

8. Lottery 1st time: 2 lots 2nd time: 1 lot > 2nd time: 0 lots Guaranteed participation If a case study is available, subscribed couples will be interviewed Selected case study couples are guaranteed to join Lottery Not selected couples enter the lottery separately Number of tickets depends on number of times participated in PI study tour

9. More information - Proton International Committee - Website www.protoninternational.nl - Newsletters

10. Subscription Subscription closes on Tuesday, 14 December 2010, 17:00! Outcome will be announced that evening. Do not forget to hand in the participants contract as soon as possible!!