EMA 2 SALAM 2 Project 2nd call for applications Deadline for applications 9th March 2015 at 23:59 CET. With the support of the Erasmus Mundus programme of the European Union

I. Presentation: The SALAM 2 Project and the Erasmus Mundus Programme II. Who can apply? III. Eligibility and Selection Criteria IV. How to apply? A) Required documents B) Application Process

I. Presentation of Project

Partners from Europe University of Warsaw, Poland - Project Coordinator Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, Germany Lund University, Sweden Universidad de Deusto, Spain Universidade do Algarve, Portugal University of Essex, United Kingdom University of Twente (ITC), The Netherlands

University of Warsaw, Poland - Project Coordinator

Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, Germany

Lund University, Sweden

UNIVERSITY OF DEUSTO

9 The University of Algarve Faro, Portugal

University of Essex

University of Twente, The Netherlands

Partners from Iran, Iraq and Yemen Ferdowsi University of Mashad, Iran KN Toosi University of Technology, Iran University of Tehran, Iran University of Baghdad, Iraq University of Duhok, Iraq Salahaddin University, Iraq Ibb University, Yemen Sana'a University, Yemen Thamar University, Yemen Associates: UNHCR - United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Switzerland

Erasmus Mundus Programme of the European Commission - Aims to foster cooperation between Universities in Iran, Iraq & Yemen and the EU. - Development of qualifications and career prospects. - Promotion of mobility, especially of those from vulnerable groups. - Promotion of intercultural dialogue and mutual enrichment. - Contribution to the sustainable development.

Fully funded scholarship for Female and Male candidates Travel costs Insurance Tuition fee Monthly allowance to cover living expenses: Undergraduates1000 EUR Masters1000 EUR Doctoratesnot available Post-doctorates1800 EUR Staffnot available

Duration of Mobility Flows UG10 months Masters10 months Doctoratesnot available Post-Doc’s6 months Staffnot availbale

II. Who can apply?

T arget groups TG 1: Current students and staff of the Partner University (BA, MA and PostDoc) TG 3: Nationals of Iran, Iraq or Yemen who are in particularly vulnerable situations for social and/or political reasons (BA, MA) Certification to be attached to the application. TG 2: NOT AVAILABLE Students registered at / or who have obtained a degree in Iran, Iraq or Yemen. Staff must work or be associated to the Higher Education Institution in Iran, Iraq or Yemen (MA, PhD, PostDoc and Staff)

III. Eligibility and Selection Criteria - Only candidates fulfilling all requirements of the SALAM 2 Project and of the host Univeristy are eligible

- TG1 and TG2 students (BA, MA, PhD, PostDoc) must NOT have resided nor carried out their main activity in any of EU countries for a total duration of more than 12 months over the last 5 years. - Applicants who have already received an Erasmus Mundus scholarship at the same mobility level are not eligible, except for staff.

Selection Criteria Academic Merits and other achievements Motivation LA/ Work Plan Language competency For higher level applicants (PostDoc’s): established cooperation or intention to establish cooperation TG 1 - validated by home university All TGs - ranking by host university and final selection by selection committee

Selection Process Selection Committee meeting and selection of the scholarship holders, on the basis of the scores and ranking lists sent by the Partners Institutions (hosting HEIs), considering selection criteria and then gender balance, inclusion of TG 3 candidates. Confirmation of the acceptance of the nominees by the Host Universities. Announcement of the results – information sent to candidates, acceptance of nominations.

IV. How to apply? - Apply within the deadline ( , 23:59)! - Prepare your documents in advance! - Read carefully every message you receive!

IV A) Required documents In English or translated into English, Up to 3Mb, Only JPG, PDF, PNG formats, Possibility to upload multiple documents in the same category.

1. Proof of registration (a copy of a student/employee ID, certificate) + translation into English 2. Copy of a Passport or ID IV A) Required documents

3. Transcripts of records and diploma (students of the last year of UG/M/PhD programmes: information of the programme and expected date of graduation) 4. Translation into English of the above IV A) Required documents

5. Language certificate (according to the requirements of each receiving university - or the specific programme of studies) IV A) Required documents

6. CV 7. Motivation statement 8. Bibliography (for PostDoc only) 9. Proposed plan of work/research (PostDoc only) 10. Recommendation letter (for Post-doc obligatory, optional for other levels) IV A) Required documents

11. For TG 3: proof of belonging to TG 3 (an official document) TG3 - proof of refugee status/asylum seeker status etc. 12. For TG3: current proof of registration at any HEI or/and previously received diploma 11. Optionally: recommendation letters and other supportive documents, e.g. honours, awards, internship/work certificates, if relevant: proof of disability 12. Additional documents can be required depending on the specific study or research programme IV A) Required documents

IV B) Application process Application process is divided into 3 steps: 1.Registration for an account 2. Personal information, application for course/programme 3. Uploading required documents  sent at the end of each step (check SPAM folder)

1. Registration for an account

2. a) Personal information

2. b) Application for course/programme

3. Uploading required documents

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