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- Revision of Information Servise on Japanese Tribologists

TTRF revised the Japanese tribologists information on the website, which
had been started from 2006.
- Appointment of TTRF New Director

Mr. Tatehito Ueda became the president of Taiho Kogyo in place of Mr. Takahashi
in June 2009. Then he was elected and appointed to the new TTRF Director
by all directors' concent.
- 2009 Finantial Support for Symposium and Young Triborogists

On September 6-11, the World Tribology Congress 2009 was held prosperously
in Kyoto, Japan. TTRF granted $10,000 to the Congress and also granted
$5,000 to the young tribologists of the same congress.

- 2008 Second Research Grant Scheme
For the 2008 Second Research Grants, in total US$43,000 was granted to
two research themes.
- World Tribology Congress 2009 (For Young Tribologists)
Regarding 2009 Symposium Grant Scheme for Young Tribologists, it was resolved
that US$5,000 shall be granted to the above congress.
- 2008 First Research Grant Scheme
For the 2008 First Research Grants, in total US$50,000 was granted to two
research themes.
- Recommendation Letter of Research Grant
Regarding recommendation letter, the first-time applicant need to submit
one
letter, while they needed to submit two until 2007 Second
Research Grant.
- World Tribology Congress 2009
Regarding 2009 Symposium Grant Scheme, it was resolved that US$10,000 shall
be granted to the above congress.
- 8th Board of Directors Meeting
The TTRF Eighth Board of Directors Meeting was held in Budapest, Hungary
on April 7, 2008. Dr. Holmberg was appointed to new Director as Dr. Cheng's
successor.

- MRS Spring Meeting: Symposium S: Nanoscale Tribology: Impact for Materials
and Devices (For Young Tribologists)
Regarding 2008 Symposium Grant Scheme for Young Tribologists, it was resolved
that US$5,000 shall be granted to the above symposium.
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