EMA2 AREAS PROJECT

What is EMA2 AREAS?  An Erasmus Mundus Action 2 project funded by the European Commission  Fund scholarships for Asian students and scholars that intend to spend a study/research/work period at a European University: 98 students and scholars from Asia to EU 5 levels of study: Undergraduate, Master, Doctorate, Post-Doctorate and Staff wide variety of academic fields starting from 2012  The project funds cover beneficiaries expenses as follows: Subsistence allowance, Travel costs, Participation costs, Insurance  A Partnership of 10 Asian Universities, 10 European (EU) Universities and 4 Associates

Aims of the project Enabling students and scholars from Asia to: spend a mobility period abroad in Europe for the purpose of studying, teaching, training and research;spend a mobility period abroad in Europe for the purpose of studying, teaching, training and research; benefit both on a professional and personal level from this experience;benefit both on a professional and personal level from this experience; Enrich their academic, linguistic and cultural backgrounds.Enrich their academic, linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

Partnership: Geographical Coverage

Partners AsiaEurope HCMUT - Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (Vietnam) HUST - Hanoi University of Science and Technology (Vietnam) NUM - National University of Mongolia (Mongolia) NUOL - National University of Laos (Laos) PUC - The Pannasastra University of Cambodia (Cambodia) PDN - University of Peradeniya (Sri Lanka) TU - Thammasat University (Thailand) UGM - Gadjah Mada University (Indonesia) UNIKL - Universiti Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) VSU - Visayas State University (The Philippines) POLITO - Politecnico di Torino (Coordinator) CUL - City University London INP - Institut Polytechnique de Grenoble KTH - Royal Institute of Technology KUL - Katholieke Universiteit Leuven MU - Masarik University UGOE - Georg-August-Universität Göttingen UMINHO - Universidade do Minho UNITN - University of Trento UPC - Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya

Associates AsiaEurope ASEAN University Network Jesuit Refeugee Service - Asia Pacific STI - National Science Technology and Innovation Policy Office Ithaca- Information Technology for Humanitarian Assistance, Cooperation and Action

Thematic Fields –Agriculture science –Architecture, urban and regional planning –Business Studies, Management Sciences –Education, Teacher Training –Engineering, Technology –Geography, Geology –Law –Medical Sciences –Natural Sciences –Social Sciences –Other Areas of Study Erasmus Mundus Action 2 Lot10 ARCADE Coordinated by Politecnico di Torino

Target Groups  Scholarships can be awarded to beneficiaries belonging to 3 Target Groups: Target Group Target BeneficiariesTypes of mobility TARGET GROUP 1 Students registered in one of the Partner Universities with a minimum of 1 year previous university studies and academic staff currently enrolled in or employed by one of the Partner Universities. Applicants must be nationals of the Asian Countries targeted by the project (Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Mongolia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, The Philippines and Vietnam). undergraduate master doctorate post-doctorate academic staff TARGET GROUP 2 Nationals of Asian Countries targeted by the project (Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Mongolia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, The Philippines and Vietnam): 1) registered in an Asian higher education institution not included in the partnership; 2) having obtained a university degree or equivalent by an institution in the countries targeted. master doctorate post-doctorate TARGET GROUP 3 Nationals of one of the Asian Countries targeted who are in particularly vulnerable situations, for political or economic reasons (ex. Refugees, Internally Displaced Persons) undergraduate master doctorate

Who falls under TG3? Examples of EM Programme Guide: 1) having a refugee status or asylum beneficiaries (international or according to the national legislation of one of the European recipient countries) 2) it can be proved that they have been the object of unjustified expulsion from university on racial, ethnic, religious, political, gender or sexual inclination 3) they belong to an indigenous population targeted by a specific national policy or IDPs (Internally Displaced Persons) !!Definition of Target group 3 candidates is not fixed but it can vary according to the specific needs of the countries involved in the project Erasmus Mundus Action 2 Lot10 ARCADE Coordinated by Politecnico di Torino

Who falls under TG3? Examples of vulnerable categories focused on Asia lot: Candidates belonging to national minorities (e.g.Tamil population in Sri Lanka ) refugees Internally Displaced Persons people living in remote regions with difficult access to public services, especially education Further examples to be verified: Forest dwellers, semi-rural inhabitants Victims of Natural Disasters - Earthquake / Landslides Orphans Erasmus Mundus Action 2 Lot10 ARCADE Coordinated by Politecnico di Torino

Mobility Levels Undergraduate: TG1 students enrolled in undergraduate programs that have successfully completed at least one year of their studies. TG3 students who have obtained a secondary school diploma. Master: TG1 students currently enrolled in a master program. TG2 and TG3 students who have finished their undergraduate studies, hold a degree granting access to master studies. Doctorate: TG1 students or young researchers currently enrolled in a doctoral program at their home University. TG2 and TG3 students or young researchers who have completed a master, hold a degree granting access to doctoral studies. Post-doctorate: Young researchers holding a doctoral degree. Staff: Academic staff or administrative staff working in the International Affairs Departments, regularly employed at one of the Asian partner universities. Erasmus Mundus Action 2 Lot10 ARCADE Coordinated by Politecnico di Torino

The Scholarship Amounts  Subsistence allowance, monthly amount to be transferred to beneficiaries: Undergraduate & Master euro Doctorate euro Post-doc euro Staff2.500 euro  Travel: the project will cover a round trip ticket per beneficiary from the Home to the Host Country within the limit of euro.  Insurance: full coverage (health, travel, accident).  No tuition or registration fees will be requested by the host universities: Exchange students will continue paying their registration fees at their university of origin. Exchange students will continue paying their registration fees at their university of origin. The tuition fees for students applying for a full degree program will be covered by the project. The tuition fees for students applying for a full degree program will be covered by the project.

Calls for applications The project is currently managing the mobilities selected under the First Cohort in The second call for applications will be open from September 15th 2012 to February 15th 2013.

2° Call Available scholarships TARGET GROUP 1: MASTER, DOCTORATE, POST- DOCTORATE AND STAFF TARGET GROUP 2: POST-DOCTORATE TARGET GROUP 3: MASTER (Full Degree)

2° Call Available scholarships Group A scholarships are available for nationals of: Cambodia, Myanmar, Mongolia,Vietnam and Laos. Group B scholarships are available for nationals of: Sri Lanka, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, The Philippines and Thailand. TG1 Duration (months)Scholarships Group AScholarships Group B Masters653 Doctorate1023 Post-Doctorate Staff125 Total1213 TG2 Duration (months)Scholarships Group AScholarships Group B Post-Doctorate611 Total11 TG3 Duration (months)Scholarships Group AScholarships Group B Master2212 Total12

Application & Selection Process  Candidates must apply with an online application system on internet during a Call for Applications.  The call for applications will be open the 15th September 2012 and will close the 15 th February  The available scholarships will be awarded to the best candidates with a fair and transparent selection process. Erasmus Mundus Action 2 Lot10 ARCADE Coordinated by Politecnico di Torino

 Mobilities must start in 2013 according to the academic calendar of the Host University with the exception of:  Staff that may start anytime during the project life (2012 – 2015). Period of mobility

EMA2 AREAS How to Apply?

Application Process  AREAS Online Application System includes: available study places and academic positions at each EU partner university;available study places and academic positions at each EU partner university; prerequisites and specific requirements for applying;prerequisites and specific requirements for applying; application form to be filled in and submitted electronicallyapplication form to be filled in and submitted electronically.

Application Documents: Passport or National Identity Document Academic Certification (Diplomas, transcripts with grades, etc) Motivation letter Language certification (check the specific requirements of the chosen course/University) Forwarding Letter (TG1 Master) Work Plan proposal (Doctorate, Post Doc, Staff) Proof of registration (TG1 only) Statement of Commitment Current CV Letter of recommendation (TG2 only) Application Documents

 The applicant will have to follow three steps: Step 1:Step 1: Registration of an account (valid address) Step 2:Step 2: Application - After 5 minutes reception on the account a personal link to the application form. Submission of personal data Step 3:Step 3: Upload - Confirmation that the application has been received. Link to a personal upload page. Upload of all required documents.  Closure of the application  Only complete applications will be considered during the selection process. Online Application System

Step 1: Step 1: Registration of an account (valid address) Online Application System IMPORTANT: if you already registered within the 1st call for applications, you must register again using a different address.

Step 2: Step 2: After 5 minutes reception on the account a personal link to the application form. Personal data and submit Online Application System

Step 3: Step 3: Confirmation that the application has been received Online Application System

 See Aavailable Fields of Study Online Application System

 Detailed Information Erasmus Mundus Action 2 Lot10 ARCADE Coordinated by Politecnico di Torino Online Application System

 Choice of Type of Mobility and Subject Online Application System

 Link to a Personal Upload Page Online Application System

 Upload of Required Documents Online Application System

For any further information:  visit AREAS web site For any questions or doubts:  contact the official project address: AREAS Project Contacts

Thank you for your attention!