How to apply for a student mobility How to apply for a student mobility? Example on Erasmus Mundus programme Ingrid Melnikovová 10. 10. 2013

What is Erasmus Mundus (EM)? cooperation and mobility programme in the field of higher education

Objectives of EM enhance the quality of European higher education promote dialogue and understanding between people and cultures through cooperation with Third-Countries education development of human resources and the international cooperation capacity of Higher education institutions in Third Countries by increasing mobility between the European Union and these countries

EM supports: higher education institutions individual students, researchers and university staff any organization active in the field of higher education

Universities involved: Consortia include: minimum of 5 higher education institutions from at least 3 European countries number of higher education institutions from targeted non European regions.

Who can participate? Programme provide financial support to European and third- country individuals to allow them to carry out study, teaching or research activities in the framework of selected consortia or partnerships Bachelor students Masters students Doctoral candidates Postdoctoral candidates Scholars/academic staff Administrative staff from HEIs

Scholarship Scholarship amounts can vary according to the level of studies/teaching/research Usually from 1000 EUR for BSc to 2500 EUR for teacher Duration is from 3 months (academic staff) to 3 years (PhD students)

How to apply? Choose consortium where your country is evolved at: http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus_mundus/funding/2013/selecti on/selection_call_38_12_en.php Apply directly to the selected consortium of choice Go through a competitive selection process organized by the partners involved

Parts of application: http://www.eurasia2.cz/page/application-process/

Curriculum vitae to "sell" your skills, abilities, qualifications and experience no grammar errors! targeted to chosen programme/job logically ordered, easy to read, use of bullets max 2 pages A4, academic CV 4 – 5 pages no photo if not requested no decorative details bold and italic typefaces for headings and important information each page on a separate sheet of paper, name on each do not fold back!

Curriculum vitae Be brief only relevant, important and impressive information Be positive Confidently, strong points, higher grade first Be honest In interview you will be asked for details, no misleading information, but you can omit negative detail Sweet spot upper middle of the first page, essential information!

Curriculum vitae http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/en/home Personal information Work experience Education and Training Publications Personal skills and competences Languages, computer skills, driving licence.. ! From the newest to the oldest experiences !

Curriculum vitae - personal details name address date of birth telephone number Email No unprofessional email addresses!! death_metal_kitty@hotmail.com

Curriculum vitae - work experience relate the skills to the job/programme stress action, responsibility! only work related to programme no summer work in restaurant/bar ex.: work in team, problem solving skills, planning, organization, coordination, communication..

Curriculum vitae - education and training start with secondary school, if not have university degree yet list of degree subject diplomas, titles foreign fellowships extra courses, trainings, workshops

Curriculum vitae - personal skills Languages level of the knowledge: basic, good, fluent only true, easily can be controlled, certificates! Computer skills good working knowledge of MS Access and Excel, basic web page design skills etc. Driving license category A, B, C.. Other skills related to programme use of laboratory techniques etc.

Motivation letter to convince coordinator of the project that you are the most suitable candidate for chosen mobility brief, well structured and without any errors! usually divided into three paragraphs: description of the position you are applying for reason for your interest, why you are the most suitable candidate as specific as possible, experience and knowledge closely related show you know all details of the programme wish to complete the necessary information at a personal interview, signature

Research proposal 3 pages: describe the topic of the research what research you plan to do at the host university outcomes knowledge you have, equipment/laboratory you need include the references!!

Recommendation letter letter written by your teacher/employer/supervisor how he/she knows you, how long, what activities you do together recommendation related to the programme!

Other documents: Academic transcript (an official list of courses you have attended so far, including Grade Point Average) Copy of your secondary school / high school leaving certificate or university entrance exam results Copy of your bachelor’s degree or an equivalent amount of ECTS credit points (180) if you want to register for a Master programme Copy of your Masters/ diploma degree if you want to register for a PhD programme

Following actions: Send me your CV and Motivation letter until Sunday 13. 10. night!!! ingrid.mel@seznam.cz Monday 14. 10 16:00 - 18:00 interview, CV and Motivation letter corrected 15. 10. and 16. 10. Film festival: Life sciences and economics 21. 10. Career days - meeting with companies offering job opportunity or practice

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