ERASMUS MUNDUS SCHOLARSHIPS

ERASMUS MUNDUS SCHOLARSHIPS

The Erasmus Mundus scholarship programme, funded by the European Commission (EC), has awarded over 7000 scholarships for students and scholars from all over the world since 2004.

Through this scholarship programme, 204 Indonesians have studied Masters Courses and 16 Indonesian Scholars carried out teaching and research in universities across the European Union (EU).

The scholarship for the Erasmus Mundus Master Course (EMMC) is now open for application for academic year 2010.The scholarships are offered to: Graduate students to undertake EMMC in at least two or more universities in two or more EU countries. Scholars/ Academicians/ Researchers to conduct teaching and research periods of three months at two or more universities in two or more EU countries.

The Erasmus Mundus scholarship is a full scholarship programme – covering tuition fees, living costs and return airfares.

General information on application procedures can be obtained from: http://www.delidn. ec.europa. eu/en/special/ erasmusmundus. htm or a blog maintained by Erasmus Mundus Alumni in Indonesia: http://emundus. wordpress. com

Individuals interested in an Erasmus Mundus scholarship must apply directly to the selected Erasmus Mundus Master Courses which are available at: http://eacea. ec.europa. eu/erasmus_ mundus/results_ compendia/ selected_ projects_ action_1_ master_courses_ en.php

The EC also provides fellowships for Doctoral candidates for an Erasmus Mundus Joint Doctorate (EMJD) degree. These doctoral-level training and research programmes will offer fellowships covering up to three years of doctoral activities.

The available EMJD and further information can be obtained from: http://eacea. ec.europa. eu/erasmus_ mundus/results_ compendia/ selected_ projects_ action_1_ joint_doctorates _en.php.

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