On behalf of the National Science Foundation, MCEER coordinates a researcher exchange program between the U.S. and the Peoples' Republic of China. Funding still remains to support short-term travel to China to carry out collaborative earthquake research in areas of mutual interest to both countries. Additional information and applications are on the MCEER website at http://mceer.buffalo.edu . Applications must be submitted by September 15, 2001 and travel must be completed by January 31, 2002. Inquiries may be directed to Andrea Dargush at (716) 645-3391 ext. 106, or via email: dargush@acsu.buffalo.edu .