An electron cyclotron resonance heating (ECRH) system has been designed for JET in the framework of the JET enhanced-performance project (JET-EP) under the European Fusion Development Agreement (EFDA). Due to financial constraints it has recently been decided not to implement this project. Nevertheless, the design work conducted from April 2000 to January 2002 shows a number of features that can be relevant in preparation of future ECRH systems, e.g. for ITER. (C) 2003 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.