The project "Development of qualification framework in meteorology" (QUALIMET) aims to continue the reform of the system of higher education and qualification in the area of hydrometeorology in the Russian Federation to better meet the high and ever changing demands in meteorologal science and profession and to comply with the best international practice.The project is designed for 3 years and addresses the following specific objectives:1. To develop standards of knowledge, skills and competences for all qualifications up to Doctoral level needed in all possible occupations a meteorology learner can undertake, by July 2011.2. To develop reciprocally recognized rubrics, criteria, methods and tools for assessing the compliance with the developed standards (quality assurance), by July 2012.3. To set the network of Centers of Excellence as a primary designer of sample education programs and learning experiences, both in traditional and distant setting of delivery, leading to achievement of the developed standards, by December 2012 .4. To set a system of mutual international recognition and award of qualifications in meteorology based on the developed procedures, by December 2012.The main project beneficiaries are meteorology learners as well as employers in Russia and in consortium countries. The project is led by the University of Helsinki, with EU partners from Denmark (University of Copenhagen) and Estonia (University of Tartu), while the Russian State Hydrometeorological University (RSHU), Academic Association of the Russian universities in the area of hydrometeorology (AAU), Roshydromet Advanced Training Institute (ATI), non-profit organization "Meteoagency of Roshydromet" and Tver State University act as the beneficiary institutions