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I. Erasmus Mundus
II. EMA
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I. Erasmus Mundus Background
Application
Experience
Erasmus Mundus - objectives
Enhance the quality of European HE through international co-operation
Improve the development of human resources
Promote dialogue and understanding between people and cultures
Promote Europe as a centre of excellence in learning around the world
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Erasmus Mundus – three actions
Action 1Joint Masters and Doctoral Programmes
• implemented by EU and non-EU HEIs
• full-study scholarships for students; grants for visiting scholars
Action 2Partnerships
• EU and non-EU HEIs
• scholarships for short-term or degree-seeking student mobility at a range of levels, and for staff
Action 3Promotional projects
• raise profile of European higher education
• tackle challenges of international higher education cooperation
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What is an Erasmus Mundus course?
• Consortium of universities (at least 3 European countries, co-ordinated by a European university, non-European universities can be partners)
• Studies or research in at least 2 countries in the consortium
• Double, multiple or joint degree to all successful students/doctors
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From… to….
What is an Erasmus Mundus course?
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Scholarship
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How to apply?
• Where to start?
Programme Guide
Calls for Proposals
How to apply for scholarships
Selected projects
HEI partner search
FAQs
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How to apply?
• Documents:– Motivation letter– Recommendation letters– Diploma and transcript of records (>75%)– IELTS/TOEFEL– Others….
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How to apply?
2013
2014
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2014
15/12/2013 – 31/01/2014
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International study experience
Discontinuity in studies
Self-confidence Missing friends and family
Friends all over the world
Language training
Is it for me?
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Other useful links…
Funding possibilities:
National scholarships of EU Member States:
the individual EU Member States offer additional funding opportunities for doctoral candidates
including specific funding for joint programmes between two countries
Promodoc www.promodoc.eu
Marie Curie http://ec.europa.eu/mariecurieactions
ERC http://erc.europa.eu
Study in Europe http://ec.europa.eu/education/study-in-europe
http://www.studyportals.eu/
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II. EMA
Structure
Events
Activities
History
Erasmus Mundus Association (EMA)
• Founded: June 2006 by an initiative of the Directorate General for
Culture and Education of the European Commission
• Volunteer organisation
• Administered by the service provider
• Over 8,500 EMA students & alumni
as members
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EMA Objectives
• Serve the interests of Erasmus Mundus alumni and students
• Create professional and personal networks
• Foster international careers of Erasmus Mundus graduates
• Provide a channel of communication
• Give recommendations to potential students
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Structure
Steering Committee (SC)
EMA Structure
EMA president: Leasa Weimer19
EMA Structure
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Regional Chapters
Service Teams
Programme Representatives
Networks
EMA
EMA – Regional Chapters
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North America
Latin America
Europe
Africa
Eurasia
Middle East
SEA
China
India
Far East
Oceania
South Asia
EMA – Regional Chapters
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• Alumni and Student Networking (EMA Day and other events)• Pre-departure events• Promotion events in education fairs and universities, cities
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EMA – Service Teams
Communications
Community Development
Internal Affairs
Professional Development
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EMA – Service Teams
Communications
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EMA – Service Teams
Community Development
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EMA – Service Teams
Internal Affairs
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EMA – Service Teams
Professional Development
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EMA - Networks
• GeoMundus
• Human[i]ties
• Inie
• LGBT
• Women
• Sust-EMA-bility
• PhD Network
• Photography
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EMA – Programme Representatives
Coordinated by Course Quality Advisory Board
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Events
Promotion, networking and academic events
EMA - Events
EMA members can take part in and plan:
• Networking events [EMA Day]
• Representation at fairs
• Promotion and academic events
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Annual General Assembly
EMA - Events
• EMA crowd gathers every year in a different European city
• Workshops, review the year and network
• Representatives of EM Courses
• Active members of the Association
• Officers of the European Commission
• Boards of EMA regional chapter
• EMA Steering Committee
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Liaison Group (LG)
EMA - Events
• Discuss further development of the Association, report on the
passed and planned activities and events, network and brainstorm
• Annual event in Brussels
• EMA Steering Committee,
representatives of EMA
Teams and EMA regional chapters
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Activities
„Emanate“ Magazine
EMA - Activities
• Bi-annual magazine for all members
and interested stakeholders
• Informative articles
• Members’ reports
• Announcements
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Erasmus Mundus Graduate Impact Survey
EMA - Activities
• Longitudinal study
• Assessing the impact of Erasmus Mundus on career, attitude towards
Europe and the EU, personality and social life
• Results available under www.em-a.eu
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Networks
EMA - Activities
• Conferences
• Webinars
• Experience sharing
• Mentoring
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EMA Activities
• Initiative together with OCEANS Network
• Realise member project ideas:
various disciplines (non-profit as well as business)
empower members to work on joint projects, create networks
• Examples of project selection:
– The taste of Erasmus Mundus – our international cookbook
– SmartTag
– Go green!
– MissingLink
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Why should you join?
Join EMA!
• No fees: absolutely free
• Possibility to meet new people: professional, personal, social
• Close links with the European Commission
• International and local events and meetings
• Helping the next Erasmus Mundus generations
• Promoting the idea of international education
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Become part of the EMA family!
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EMA online
• Website:
www.em-a.eu
• Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/ErasmusMundusAssociation
• Twitter:
http://twitter.com/#!/Erasmus_Mundus
• Contact:
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Thank you for your attention!
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