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

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

3. 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

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

5. 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.

6. 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

7. 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)

8. How to apply? Choose consortium where your country is evolved at:
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Apply directly to the selected consortium of choice
Go through a competitive selection process organized by the partners involved

9. Parts of application:

10. 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!

11. 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!

12. 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 !

13. Curriculum vitae - personal details
name
address
date of birth
telephone number
No unprofessional addresses!!

14. 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..

15. 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

16. 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.

17. 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

18. 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!!

19. 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!

20. 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

21. Following actions:
Send me your CV and Motivation letter until Sunday night!!!
Monday : :00 interview, CV and Motivation letter corrected
and Film festival: Life sciences and economics
Career days - meeting with companies offering job opportunity or practice

22. Анхаарал тавьсанд баярлалаа Thank you for your attention