ERAWEB Call For Applications

ERASMUS MUNDUS ACTION 2 PARTNERSHIPS
First call for applications1

Erasmus Mundus-Western Balkans (ERAWEB) project for academic mobility scholarships in thematic fields related to HEALTH and PUBLIC HEALTH Exchange between European Union and Western Balkans ERASMUS MUNDUS - Action 2 Partnerships Lot 11 (Western Balkans: Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Macedonia (FYROM), Kosovo (UNSCR 1244/99), Montenegro, Serbia) This first call for applications is open from 3 February 2012 to 2 April 2012, 24:00 Central European Time The project provides funding for subsistence allowances, travel costs, insurance and participation fees. All student exchange in the first call funded by ERAWEB, must start 31 December 2012 at the latest1.
A second call for applications will follow end 2012 and must start 31 December 2013 at the latest; a third call will follow end 2013 and must start 31 December 2014 at the latest. All exchange must end before 14 July 2015.
Call for applications 2012
Table of CONTENT
Table of CONTENT ............................................................................ 2 1. Introduction ................................................................................. 3 2. Partner universities, associates and contacts .................................... 5 3. Thematic fields ............................................................................. 7 4. Mobility ....................................................................................... 8 5. Scholarships .............................................................................. 11 6. Selection criteria ........................................................................ 14 7. Your online application ................................................................ 17 8. How to apply ............................................................................. 20 9. About the Erasmus Mundus External Co-operation Window (EM ECW) 21

Website: www.erasmus-westernbalkans.eu Questions? Please send an email to: [email protected]
Version: 3 February 2012
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1. Introduction
ERASMUS MUNDUS WESTERN BALKANS (ERAWEB) is an international academic mobility programme involving five universities from the European Union (EU) and six Western Balkan universities, focusing on the Health Sciences. Health affects the development of countries as well as citizens. It is an area of policy and practice closely linked to the development priorities across the Western Balkan region. All countries in the Region have signed the Skopje pledge, which commits them to improve their health systems and ensure universal access to high-quality public health care. Health research contributes to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals. ERAWEB addresses the issue of health in two ways. Firstly, the programme enhances the academic skills of students, researchers and teachers working in the health sciences. Secondly, research within ERAWEB will identify factors, which influence the health of the population and the development of possible interventions designed to improve health. ERAWEB consists of four elements: 1. Mobility: Promotion of and support for student and academic staff exchanges; 2. Research training: Focused on the development, promotion and implementation of joint research training in medicine and the health sciences (well educated professionals are essential for a fully functioning healthcare system); 3. Scientific development: ERAWEB encourages and facilitates collaborative research in disciplines related to the health sciences; 4. Capacity building: ERAWEB stimulates cooperation between the partners and strengthens the sustainability of EU-funded projects in Member States. Through the exchange of students and by training the trainer activities, the capacity in the Health Sciences in terms of quality and quantity of researchers and policy makers will be ensured both in the near and the more distant future. Mobility During the timeframe of the project, about 180 individuals from undergraduate to postdoctorate level and staff members will enjoy a study period abroad to boost their knowledge and insight into research in the health sciences. Our partnership comprises some of the largest and most successful health sciences faculties in Europe. As these universities will bundle, their knowledge and expertise, all those aspiring to become an academic, whether in medicine, the public sector or in industry, in the Western Balkans or in the European Union, will benefit from the best international educational resources in health science. When recruiting students, ERAWEB seeks to identify excellent students from groups that are underrepresented in medicine and health sciences, which have been carefully defined. Those who are considered in this project include refugees, internally displaced persons, women and Roma people.
Objectives
The objectives of ERAWEB are: To create highly-trained graduates in the health sciences at the undergraduate, Masters, doctorate and post-doctorate levels graduates who can tackle both local and regional public health problems and keep pace with developments in this field worldwide.
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Call for applications 2012 To achieve sustained improvements in knowledge, teaching and research skills in the health sciences in third countries (i.e. countries that are not part of the European Union). To enhance the transnational research potential for dealing with local, regional and global public health challenges research with a strong social commitment that enhances the value of previous EU-funded projects. To increase participation by the most disadvantaged groups in third countries, whose public health needs will be placed on the agenda for developing and implementing research in the health sciences and health interventions. To forge lasting links not only between the European and Latin American partner universities, but also between and within the EU and Latin American countries. To improve the participants language and cultural skills, thus promoting wider mutual enrichment and understanding between the persons involved.
In order to obtain a degree, participants should comply with the three following requirements, which they will acknowledge in a written agreement prior to participating in a study, training, or research programme abroad: 1) Commitment to the specific period of study, training or research abroad. 2) Successful completion of the course or programmes agreed. 3) Return to their home countries after this period. Participants from one of the partner universities will receive the title from their university of origin only when they return to the country in which that university is located. The research topics covered in the project will be directly relevant to third countries needs, ensuring that participants return to their home countries with knowledge and skills that ensure they can find suitable professional opportunities there. Finally, all agreements that are made between third-country students and their tutors and academic staff at host universities will apply solely to the academic periods offered under the project in question. Any scope for further education or work at the host universities will be explicitly excluded.

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2. Partner universities, associates and contacts

Partner universities:
Western Balkans:
University of University of University of University of Ss. Cyril and University of Belgrade, Serbia Ni, Serbia Novi Sad, Serbia Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina Methodius University in Skopje, Macedonia Tirana, Albania
European Union:

Erasmus University Medical Center Rotterdam, The Netherlands (coordinator) Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitt Munich, Germany Universit Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Italy University of Torino, Italy University for Health Sciences, Medical Informatics and Technology, Austria
Associates:
Association des Etats Gnraux des Etudiants de lEurope / European Students Forum (AEGEE), Serbia Dutch Embassy in Bosnia and Herzegovina European Public Health Association (EUPHA) European Roma and Travellers Forum (ERTF) European Roma Information Office (ERIO) Glocal Synergy, Serbia Institute of Health Policy & Management (iBMG), the Netherlands Institute of Public Health, Albania Institute of Public Health, Macedonia International Federation of Medical Students' Associations-Serbia (IFMSA-Serbia) International Federation of Medical Students Associations-Nis, Serbia (IFMSA-Nis, Serbia) Ministry of Education and Science, Bosnia and Herzegovina Ministry of Health, Albania Ministry of Health, Macedonia (FYROM) Public Health Institute Nis, Serbia Regional Medical Chamber of Vojvodina, Serbia Research Student Development Center (CNIRS), Serbia Rotterdam-Rijnmond Public Health Service (GGD), the Netherlands Student Parliament Nis, Serbia Verba Medica, Serbia
Contacts
For contacts per partner university see website: www.erasmus-westernbalkans.eu
General contact:
Astrid M. Vrakking, PhD Programme coordinator Netherlands Institute for Health Sciences - NIHES
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Call for applications 2012 Erasmus University Medical Center Rotterdam Room Ae326 PO Box 2040 3000 CA Rotterdam The Netherlands Phone: +31 (0) 10 704 3992 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.nihes.nl www.erasmus-westernbalkans.eu
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3. Thematic fields
ERAWEB addresses the thematic fields: health & healthcare, public health and health economics. The teaching programmes provided by the consortium will give participants top-level training that prepares them for careers in clinical, biomedical, public health or applied research. Such studies will enable participants to confront the challenges in the natural sciences, health sciences, social sciences, and policy sector that face them and the world both now and in the future. As most health threats have a significant international dimension, this international perspective will be of great importance. The particular focus within these areas is to improve health and healthcare, and to reduce socio-economic inequalities. Teaching and research topics include topics of particular relevance to international health and the health situation in the Western Balkan countries involved. These include among others: Clinical management; Socio-economic differences in health and access to care; Infectious-disease management; Sexually transmitted diseases; Occupational and behavioural health-risk factors; Genetic and environmental determinants of health (such as dementia, glaucoma, stroke, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, myopia, neuropsychiatric diseases, paediatric diseases, and chronic respiratory diseases); Reduction in the number of deaths due to preventable factors. An inventory of the courses taught by each university in the consortium and their research lines on offer is available on the projects website www.erasmuswesternbalkans.eu under the link Academic Offerings. Please be aware that the lists are not exhaustive, and may be updated during the call for applications. Students and scholars can choose from a wide variety of academic fields at different levels of study (undergraduate, master, doctorate, post-doctorate and staff exchange) offered by each of the partner universities. The consortium will select which applicants will receive scholarships on the basis of the selection criteria (see chapter 6). The project finances expenses, including travel costs, subsistence allowances, insurance costs and participation fees.
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4. Mobility
ERAWEB will offer about 180 scholarships in total, divided over three calls for application (in 2012, 2013 and 2014), and distributed in the different target groups and academic levels. The duration of scholarships is related to academic calendars according to the following European Commission rules: one semester = 4 to 6 months, 1 academic year = 10 to 12 months. 2 academic years = 22 to 24 months, 3 academic years = 34 to 36 months.
Target groups
Three target groups are defined: Target group 1: Students and staff of the universities from the European Union or the Western Balkans that are members of the partnership; Target group 2: WB Nationals, taking into account citizenship, from the Western Balkans not registered at a university that is a member of the partnership, but meet the eligibility criteria; Target group 3: WB Nationals, taking into account citizenship, from the Western Balkans who meet the eligibility criteria and belong to groups that are currently underrepresented in Western Balkan institutions for higher education, including refugees, internally displaced persons, women and Roma people.
Information per academic level

Undergraduate level: 99 scholarships Duration: both from Western Balkans and European Union one semester to 10 months. Undergraduate scholarships are designed for: Students in target groups 1 and 3 (Students in target group 2 are not eligible); Students during their last years of undergraduate programme; Practical research training phases for European Union students; Theoretical and practical research training for students from the Western Balkan countries. Medical students will be considered as undergraduate students. Masters level: 28 scholarships Duration: from the Western Balkans one semester to 24 months, from the European Union one semester to 10 months. Masters scholarships are designed for: Practical research training phases for European Union students; Theoretical and practical research training for persons from the Western Balkan countries; Specific requirements: Target group 2 students may or may not be registered at a university in one of the eligible countries in the Western Balkans, not being one of the partner universities; Students from the European union must have obtained their first higher education degree during the same academic year coinciding with the start of the eligibility period
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Call for applications 2012 Doctorate (PhD) level: 18 scholarships Duration: from the Western Balkans: 6 to 36 months; from the European Union: 6 to 10 months Doctorate scholarships are designed for; PhD research projects, lasting up to three academic years for students from the Western Balkans; Practical research training phases for European Union students; Theoretical and practical research training for persons from the Western Balkans Specific requirements; Target group 2 students may or may not be registered at a university in the eligible countries in the Western Balkans, not being one of the partner universities. Students from the Western Balkan countries, applying for a doctorate scholarship of 36 months have to apply in this first call in 2012 Students from the European union must have obtained their second higher education degree during the same academic year coinciding with the start of the eligibility period Post-doctorate level: 13 scholarships Duration: both from the Western Balkans and European Union: 6-10 months. Post-doctorate scholarships are designed: Practical research training phases for persons from European Union; Theoretical and practical research training for persons from the Western Balkans Specific requirements: Post doctorate European Union scholars must have obtained their doctorate in the last 2 years. Teaching staff: 22 scholarships Duration: both from the Western Balkans and the European Union: 1-3 months. Staff scholarships are designed for: Staff teaching; Faculty building; Setting up and consolidate research collaboration and carrying out research abroad; Strengthen international co-operation capacity of higher education institutions in the Western Balkans Specific requirements: Staff must work in or be associated to a university within the partnership. Research training focuses on the development, promotion and undertaking of joint research training in medicine and health sciences. ERAWEB encourages and facilitates collaborative research in disciplines related to health sciences. Most of the mobility from the Western Balkans to the European Union partner universities involves training students at the undergraduate, Masters and PhD level. Staff mobility mainly involves teacher training and faculty building between the various institutions. A special characteristic of this project is the focus on students from groups that are currently under-represented in Western Balkan institutions for higher education, which are defined as refugees, internally displaced persons, women and Roma people (target group 3 students). Students from these groups are encouraged to participate in the mobility schemes and will be selected on the basis of a list of criteria described in chapter 6.

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Number of available scholarships

The number of available scholarships per country and mobility type is shown in the table below:
Number of available scholarships
Type of mobility (duration) European Union Target group 1 Western Balkans Country code AL Undergraduates 10 BA MK RS AL Masters students 2 BA MK RS AL PhD students 1 BA MK RS AL Post-doctorates 1 BA MK RS AL Staff 4 BA MK RS Total 18 Target group 1 13 13 13 42 2 2 2 6 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 2 3 3 3 9 162 180 22 2 2 2 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 2 2 13 Target group 2 Target group 3 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 18 28 99 TOTAL
AL: Albania; BA: Bosnia and Herzegovina; MK: Macedonia; RS: Serbia
Target group 1: Students and staff of the universities that are members of the partnership Target group 2: WB nationals, taking into account citizenship of Western Balkan countries who meet the eligibility criteria, but not registered at a university that is a member of the partnership Target group 3: WB nationals, taking into account citizenship, of Western Balkan countries who meet the eligibility criteria and belong to groups, who are currently under-represented in Western Balkan institutions for higher education defined as refugees, internally displaced persons, women and Roma people
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5. Scholarships
Selected applicants will be awarded a scholarship, which will cover a monthly subsistence allowance, travel costs, insurance and participation fees at the host university (please see below for detailed information). Applicants cannot benefit from more than one scholarship within the ERAWEB project. Mobility flows for students and academic staff must be: From the partner universities in the European Union to the partner universities in the Western Balkans, or From the eligible countries in the Western Balkans to the partner universities in the European Union; Mobility for student and academic staff between universities in the European Union or between universities in the Western Balkans involved in the partnership is not possible. In order to start receiving the scholarship, all selected participants will be required to subscribe to a specific agreement concerning their duties and responsibilities in relation to the scholarship programme.
Subsistence allowance
For the duration of the mobility period beneficiaries will receive the following monthly subsistence allowance: Undergraduate: 1,000 Masters student: 1,000 PhD student: 1,500 Post-doc: 1,800 Academic member of staff: 2,500
Travel costs
Air tickets from the country of origin to the country of destination and back will be provided by the project. These costs will be covered by the project. The European Commission established this rate on the basis of the distance between the location of origin of the beneficiary and the country where the host university is located.
Visa costs
Visa costs and costs for residence permits are covered.
Insurance
Each scholarship includes full insurance cover (health, travel, accident) for the duration of the scholarship period. Insurance arrangements will be made in advance.
Participation fees
The hosting universities will request no tuition or registration fees from scholars at any level. A small fee may be charged to incoming participants by the host universities to cover costs such as library services or books, equivalent of the fees paid by local students.
Fields of study
An overview of the programmes per university is provided per level in a detailed list of available courses and research topics per partner university. This information can be found under Academic offerings on the ERAWEB project website: www.erasmusWebsite: www.erasmus-westernbalkans.eu Questions? Please send an email to: [email protected]
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Call for applications 2012 westernbalkans.eu. Please be aware that the lists are not exhaustive and may be updated during the call for applications. In PDF files, names and contact data are available for specific questions concerning research options and course programmes.
Language
Most courses are offered in English. Some courses, especially at the undergraduate level are only offered in the local language (for more information see academic offerings on www.erasmus-westernbalkans.eu). Research can be done in English in all countries. Papers will be written in English in all countries.
Credit system
All partner universities agreed to convert credits where needed and award diplomas or certificates within the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) and (if applicable) local credits. One ECTS equals 28 hours, six months equal 30 ECTS, and one academic year equals 60 ECTS. All universities will accept the distribution of classes and self-study according to the practice at the host university.
Academic Recognition
Study periods abroad will be recognized by home universities, provided training goals agreed are met. If courses are followed at the host university to replace compulsory courses in the home country, the home university should agree on the number of credits of courses and additional requirements to pass compulsory courses at the home university. For individual mobility undergraduate or master programmes, the agreement of the programme director or examination board may be needed (according to the rules of the home university). Where applicable and agreed by the host university, students may receive a degree from the host university as well, for example in cases a total Master programme is done at the host university.
Available courses and research options

A list of available courses and research topics per partner university are on the project website: www.erasmus-westernbalkans.eu under the link academic offerings. Please be aware that the lists are not exhaustive, and may be updated during the call for applications. In the PDF files, names and contact data are available for specific questions about research options and course programmes.
Duration
Undergraduates: both from Western Balkans and European Union: one semester to 10 months Masters: from the Western Balkans: one semester to 24 months; from the European Union one semester to 10 months Doctorates: from the Western Balkans: 6 to 36 months; from the European Union: 6 to 10 months Post-doctorates: both from the Western Balkans and European Union: 6 to 10 months Staff: both from the Western Balkans and the European Union: 1-3 months All student exchange (undergraduate, master, doctorate, post doctorate): - Must start 31 December 2012 at the latest in this first call (application deadline 2 April 2012 24 hours central European time).
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Call for applications 2012 Must start 31 December 2013 at the latest in the second call (application deadline in spring 2013). Must start 31 December 2014 at the latest in the second call (application deadline in spring 2014). Staff can start any time within the project. All exchange must end before 14 July 2015.
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6. Selection criteria
ERAWEB supports equal opportunities, gender balance and social equity, all of which will be important criteria in the selection of applicants. Socio-economic differences in health will be important topics in the educational and research topics included in the programme. For persons with low socio-economic resources, health is just one of their worries, as it is often compounded by a lack of financial means and health knowledge. Improving the health of these populations will stimulate social participation, open opportunities to pursue different careers, generate more equal chances, and improve social equity.
Minimum academic qualifications

Undergraduate students: Applicants are eligible if they are registered for an undergraduate study at one of the partner universities. In most countries, medical students doing internships are undergraduates. For the purpose of exchange in ERAWEB, all medical students will be considered part of the undergraduates group as their activities will be similar. Masters students: Applicants must have a first higher education (undergraduate) degree. For target group 1, applicants have to be registered for a Masters programme in their home university. Students can also apply for a Masters mobility when they already have a Master-degree in a different discipline. Doctorate (PhD) students: Applicants are eligible if they have a Masters degree or have started their PhD already. Post-doctorates: Applicants are eligible if they hold a PhD. Post doctorate scholars from the European Union must have obtained their doctorate in the last 2 years. Staff: applicants are eligible if they have teaching tasks. They can also be a post-doc with teaching tasks Besides these qualifications, local qualifications for specific programmes are applicable. For specific requirements see Chapter 4 Mobility, part Information per academic level.
Eligibility rules
1. Applicants cannot benefit from more than one scholarship within the ERAWEB project, nor can they benefit from a second scholarship for the same kind of mobility under another Erasmus Mundus Action 2 partnership project (EMA2-STRAND1) 2. Applicants from the Western Balkans have not resided nor have carried out their main activity (studies, work, etc.) for more than a total of 12 months over the last five years in one of the European Union countries at the time of submitting their application 3. Exchange between universities in the European Union or between Western Balkan universities is not possible. (Mobility flows for students and academic staff must go from the partner universities in the European Union to the partner universities in the Western Balkans, and from the eligible countries in the Western Balkans to the partner universities in Europe.) 4. Applicants must belong to one of the target groups defined above. Applicants must state to which target group they belong at the time of the application 5. Applicants in target group 1 need to be registered in one of the universities within the ERAWEB partnership 6. Applicants must meet the minimum academic qualifications specified for each level. They must also have any additional academic qualifications as required for the specific course or programme they are applying for.
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Call for applications 2012 7. The required academic qualifications are mandatory when the mobility period starts. 8. Official transcripts of diplomas/degrees and reports (lists of grades) have to be translated into English, with original stamp and/or certification from the respective institute, which has to be legally recognized. 9. For undergraduate, master, and doctorate students a letter of permission is needed from one of the responsible authorities of their programme. 10. Eligibility of applicants from the European Union to study in the Western Balkans: - Applicants must be registered or employed at one of the partner universities in the European Union. - Applicants need to have the nationality from the country of the partner university they are studying / working in, or from another country within the European Union. 11. Eligibility of applicants from the Western Balkans to study in one of the partner universities in the European Union: - Applicants must have the nationality of any of the participating countries included: - For Target group 1: applicants need to be registered or employed at one of the ERAWEB partner universities in the Western Balkans - For Target group 2: registered in a higher education institution of these countries not included in the partnership or having obtained a university degree or equivalent by an institution located in these countries. This includes the possibility of providing mobility opportunities to nationals working in public administration, public and private enterprises. - For Target group 3: Applicants who are currently under-represented in Western Balkan institutions for higher education. They are defined as refugees, internally displaced persons, women and Roma people. 12. Applicants must have sufficient knowledge of the language in which the courses are taught or in which research is done at the host university, preferably, with evidence from an official language test. The required language level according to the table below (Common Reference Levels: global scale) is: - Undergraduates: minimum B1 - Master: minimum B2 - Doctorates, post doctorates, Academic staff: minimum B2, (English, preferably C1). 13. An interview may be part of the selection process.
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Call for applications 2012 Table Common Reference Levels: global scale*
A1 user Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help. Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need. Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics, which are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans. Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning. Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices. Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarise information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. Can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in the most complex situations.
Basic user Independent user Proficient
A2
B1
B2
C1
C2
*Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) http://www.coe.int/t/dg4/linguistic/Source/Framework_EN.pdf (table 1, p. 24; 2011, 28 December)
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7. Your online application

Please follow the application procedure at www.erasmus-westernbalkans.eu > online application. You will be able to select a maximum of three preferred host universities by marking your first, second and third choice. The application is only valid if all of the compulsory documents have been uploaded. All attached documents should be in English or an official English sworn translation must be provided. You have to send your application in English, including motivation letter, resume, research proposal, transcripts of diplomas/degrees and reports, and permission and recommendation letters.
Checklist of required documents
1. Letter of motivation (in English, max. 500 words). Describe your motivation for a period of study/training abroad and your preferred teaching and/or research programme available at the universities participating in ERAWEB, corresponding with your period of stay abroad. A list of available courses and research topics per partner university are on the project website: www.erasmus-westernbalkans.eu under the link academic offerings. Please be aware that the lists are not exhaustive, and may be updated during the call for applications. In the PDF files, names and contact data are available for specific questions about research options and course programmes. 2. Most recent resume (Curriculum Vitae). You can use http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/en/documents/curriculum-vitae to make your resume. Please make sure that the following information is included, unless if applicable applies. General information (name, address, email address, passport number) a b Passport photo Information on language requirements Mother tongue: English language: o Reading: Basic/ Good/ Excellent o Writing: Basic/ Good/ Excellent o Speaking: Basic/ Good/ Excellent o Understanding: Basic/ Good/ Excellent - Which English language courses have you done - Which English language proficiency test have you done. Please include name and address of institute. - An English proficiency test is not required, when you can prove with written, official certificates or diplomas that English was or is the instruction language at your university and/ or your secondary school (accredited bilingual schools and/or with International Baccalaureate programmes). Other language (if applicable): o Reading: Basic/ Good/ Excellent o Writing: Basic/ Good/ Excellent o Speaking: Basic/ Good/ Excellent o Understanding: Basic/ Good/ Excellent - Which language courses have you done
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Call for applications 2012 Which language proficiency test have you done? Please include name and address of institute. - A proficiency test is not required, when you can prove with written, official certificates or diplomas that English was or is the instruction language at your university and/ or your secondary school (accredited bilingual schools and/or with International Baccalaureate programmes). Educational background, including dates of study periods and date of degree Professional background, including start and end dates (if applicable) Research experience Involvement in current research Teaching experience Publication list (if applicable) including theses and published papers. Please provide this information in Vancouver style. Instructions can be found on: http://www.library.uq.edu.au/training/citation/vancouv.pdf References For Target group 3: information on indicators All other relevant information. -
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3. If you are interested in a research-training period abroad, please include a research proposal (maximum 4 pages), stating the research group(s) you are working with in your home university and if applicable the research groups you have contacts with at your preferred host university. 4. Certificate of English proficiency. We recommend uploading proficiency certificates as a confirmation of your level of proficiency besides your statement in your CV. Acceptable English certificates include TOEFL or IELTS results or another certificate of English command according to the European common reference framework levels (see above), issued by a qualified institute. Test results and certificates must have been issued in the last two years. If applicable, include official certificates or diplomas of studies completed at accredited bilingual universities or secondary schools, in which case your exempted from English proficiency certificates. 5. Certificate of proficiency of other languages. We recommend that you upload proficiency certificates as a confirmation of your level of proficiency besides the statement in your CV. Acceptable certificates include certificates according to the European common reference framework levels (see above), issued by a qualified institute. Test results and certificates must have been issued in the last two years. If applicable, include official certificates or diplomas of studies completed in this language at university or secondary school. 6. Official transcripts of diplomas/degrees and reports (lists of grades) translated into English, with original stamp and/or certification from the respective institute. Please upload the most relevant degrees and grades lists according to the minimum academic qualifications needed for your preferred mobility. (Secondary or high school, undergraduate, Master, doctorate) a. Undergraduate: Secondary or high school diploma and grades list and grades within the current undergraduate programme. b. Master: undergraduate degree and grades. If applicable, the grades within the current master programme.
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Call for applications 2012 c. Doctorate (PhD): Master of Science degree with the corresponding grades list, or undergraduate degree and grades list. d. Post Doctorate: Doctorate (PhD) degree. 7. If you are a student, you must upload the letter of acceptance/enrolment in your current programme and a transcript of your grades until the last semester. 8. Letter of permission Undergraduate, Master and doctorate applicants have to obtain a permission letter from a responsible authority from their current programme in their home country; 9. Two letters of recommendation Assessors should include the following information: If the assessor knew you as a student: details of your academic performance, the assessors opinion of your suitability for the chosen area of study and an estimate of your English language ability. If the assessor knew you as an employee: an outline of your responsibilities, an assessment of your competence and initiative and an estimate of your English language ability. 10. Passport scan 11. For Target group 3 candidates please include relevant documents supporting that you belong to one of the underrepresented groups in higher education in the Western Balkans, defined as refugees, internally displaced persons, women or Roma people.
Selection
An initial assessment will be made by the home university or in the case of Target group 2, by the home country coordinator. The host university will carry out the second assessment. The executive board of the consortium will make the final selection.
Admission
Decisions about admissions will be communicated to all applicants in May 2012.
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8. How to apply
Important dates:
Deadline for applications: the first call will close on 2 April 2012, 24:00 hours central European time Decisions about admissions will be communicated to all applicants in May 2012 All exchange periods in the first call must start before 31 December 2012.
Documents to be uploaded
For instructions see chapter 7. Your online application, paragraph Required documents Please make sure that the following documents, which need to be uploaded to the application questionnaire when asked, are readily available on your computer: Passport scan. Most recent resume (CV). Certificates of Proficiency of English language or Diploma of University or Secondary School (and if applicable for other language) If you are a student, you must upload the letter of acceptance/enrollment in your current programme and a transcript of your grades. Official transcripts of diplomas and reports (lists of grades) translated into English, with original stamp and/or certification from the respective institute. For undergraduate, master and doctorate applicants: a letter of permission Two letters of recommendation. Your letter of motivation. If you are interested in a research-training period abroad, please include a research proposal. For target group 3 candidates: relevant documentation supporting your belonging to target group 3.
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9. About the Erasmus Mundus External Co-operation Window (EM ECW)

The Erasmus Mundus External Co-operation Window is a co-operation and mobility scheme in the area of higher education co-operation launched by Europe Aid cooperation Office and implemented by the Executive Agency Education, Audiovisual and Culture. The EM ECW objective is to achieve better understanding and mutual enrichment between the European Union and third countries co-operation in the field of higher education through promoting the exchange of persons, knowledge and skills at higher education level. This will be achieved through the promotion of partnerships and institutional co-operation exchanges between European Higher Education Institutions and third-country institutions and a mobility scheme addressing student and academic exchanges. The consortium covers 6 universities in four countries of Lot 11 in the Western Balkans (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia and Serbia) as well as 5 universities in 4 countries in the European Union (Austria, Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands). Disclaimer: This project has been funded with support from the European Community. The sole responsibility for this website lies with the author. The Commission and the Agency cannot be held responsible for any use, which may be made of the information contained therein. All rights reserved ERAWEB 2011-2015.
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ERASMUS MUNDUS ACTION 2 PARTNERSHIPS

First call for applications1

ERASMUS MUNDUS ACTION 2 PARTNERSHIPS

Call for applications 2012

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2. Partner universities, associates and contacts

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Information per academic level

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Number of available scholarships

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Available courses and research options

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Minimum academic qualifications

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Basic user Independent user Proficient

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7. Your online application

Checklist of required documents

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