ORIENTATION SESSION

Thursday December 19, 2013

PHOENIX MOBILITY SCHOLARSHIPS

OFFICE OF EXTERNAL ACADEMIC RELATIONS

Phoenix Mobility ScholarshipsFunded by the Erasmus-Mundus program – European Commission

OverviewErasmus-Mundus Program:

The Erasmus Mundus 2009-2013 Programme is a cooperation and mobility

Programme in the area of Higher Education.

Phoenix Project:

PHOENIX is a project funded with the support of the Erasmus Mundus-Action 2

Program. It intends to develop a structured mobility between 17 European and

Middle East universities. Scholarships are available for:

• Undergraduate students,

• Full Master,

• Full Ph.D.,

• Post-doctorate

• Academic and Administrative staff

European PartnersEuropean Partners

Université Libre de Bruxelles (Belgium)

University of Almeria (Spain) ProjectCoordinator

University of Tampere (Finland)

Université Pierre et Marie Curie (France)

Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg (Germany)

University of L’Aquila (Italy)

Politechnika Wrocawska/Wrocaw University of Technology (Poland)

University of Porto (Portugal)

University of Sevilla (Spain)

MIDDLE EAST Partners: An Najah National University (Palestine)Birzeit University (Palestine)The Islamic University of Gaza (Palestine)Arab International University (Syria)Lebanese American University (Lebanon)Modern University for Business and Science

(Lebanon)Petra University (Jordan)Princess Sumaya University for Technology (Jordan)

Target GroupsTarget Groups

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Target Group 1 (TG1):

Palestinians who are currently registered/work at Birzeit University, An-Najah

National University and Islamic University in Gaza ( partner universities)

Target Group 2 (TG2):

Palestinians who are registered/work at OTHER Palestinian Universities ( not

included in the partnership).

Palestinians who have obtained a university degree or equivalent from any

Palestinian University

Target Group 3 (TG3):

Palestinians who are in particularly vulnerable situations, for social and political

reasons. For example: Having a refugee status (UNRWA card).

General Admission RequirementsGeneral Admission Requirements

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All applicants must fulfill the following general criteria:

1. Language: Must have sufficient knowledge of the language of the courses or

of one of the languages currently spoken in the hosting countries.

2. Academic background Ensure that you have the necessary academic

background in terms of study areas/degree to apply to the type of

scholarship.

3. Must Not have 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 any

of the eligible European countries at the time of submitting their application

to the partnership.

General Admission RequirementsGeneral Admission Requirements

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4. Internal Criteria: There may be other internally defined criteria by each

partner institution of the project, so applicants must make sure to ask the

contact person of the institution about the specific eligibility criteria

established either in their home institution (if applicable) or in the host

institution(s) which they intend to apply to.

5. On-Line: Only online applications are considered eligible.

6. FAX, Mail : Applications sent by mail, fax or e-mail will NOT be accepted.

General Admission RequirementsGeneral Admission Requirements

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7. Several Applications: If the same applicant submits several online forms, the

informatics system will automatically consider the last one as the only valid one

and will disregard the other applications.

8. Documents in English: All documents must be accompanied by a translation

into English or the working language at the host institution.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: • Must have successfully completed at least one year of studies at

the home institution.• BZU Students: Students shall be already registered at Birzeit

University

1. 1. UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTSUNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

NUMBER OF MOBILITY SCHOLARSHIP (for BZU , ANU and IUG)• TG1: 8 mobility scholarships• TG3: 4 mobility scholarhsips Total: 12

DURATION: • 5 months (one semester) or • 10 months (Two semesters).

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11. UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS. UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:

• Learning Agreement

• Transcript of Record

• Recommendation Letter (statement of support from the

University of Origin)

• Enrollment Letter: (statement of enrollment)

Issued by the Registration Office

• Motivation Letter: A motivation letter is mandatory

• Certificate of language skills: ( if required by the host

institution)

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1. UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS1. UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

PHOENIX WILL COVER THE FOLLOWING:

• Monthly allowance : 1,000 Euros

• A two-way flight ticket and a health, accident and travel insurance

valid during the entire mobility period.

• Subsistence allowance

• Insurance coverage (health, travel, accident)

• Direct visa costs and Participation costs (if applicable)

EVALUATION:

• Academic Achievement: 60%

• Motivation: 25%

• Language Skills: 15%

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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: • Having Bachelor: The Applicant must have finished the

Bachelor degree from any Palestinian University.

2. FULL MASTER 2. FULL MASTER

NUMBER OF SCHOLARSHIPS• TG1: 4 scholarships (BZU, ANNJAH and IUG)• TG2: 1 scholarship• TG3: 1 scholarship Total: 6

DURATION: • 10 - 22 months.

• SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:

• Transcript of Records

• Certificate: Certificate proving the obtained degree/qualification.

• Recommendation Letter (statement of support from the

University of origin)

• Employment Letter:

– Issued by the HR Department.

• A motivation Letter

• Certificate of Language Skills: If required by the host institution

2. FULL MASTER 2. FULL MASTER

• PHOENIX WILL COVER THE FOLLOWING:

1. Monthly allowance : 1,000 Euros

2. A two-way flight ticket and a health, accident and travel insurance

valid during the entire mobility period.

3. Subsistence allowance

4. Insurance coverage (health, travel, accident)

5. Direct visa costs and Participation costs (if applicable)

2. FULL MASTER 2. FULL MASTER

EVALUATION:

• Academic Achievement: 60%

• Motivation: 25%

• Language Skills: 15%

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3. FULL PH.D.3. FULL PH.D.

NUMBER OF SCHOLARSHIPS• TG1: 4 scholarships (BZU, ANU and IUG)• TG3: 1 scholarship Total: 5

DURATION: • 34 months

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: • Having Master: The Applicant must have a Master degree• Working at BZU: The Applicant is one of Birzeit University

academic staff• Admission Letter: The applicant must have pre-admission letter

from the host University.

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SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:

• Transcript of Records

• Certificate: Certificate proving the obtained degree/qualification.

• Recommendation Letter (statement of support from the

University of origin)

• Employment Letter:

– Issued by the HR Department.

• Certificate of Language skills : ( if required by the host

instituion)

3. FULL PH.D.3. FULL PH.D.

• PHOENIX WILL COVER THE FOLLOWING:

1. Monthly allowance : 1,500 Euros

2. A two-way flight ticket and a health, accident and travel insurance

valid during the entire mobility period.

3. Subsistence allowance

4. Insurance coverage (health, travel, accident)

5. Direct visa costs and Participation costs (if applicable)

3. FULL PH.D.3. FULL PH.D.

EVALUATION:

• Scientific Achievement: 35%

• Proposed Research Project: 35%

• Motivation: 15%

• Language Skills: 15%

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4. POST-DOCTORATE4. POST-DOCTORATE

NUMBER OF SCHOLARSHIPS• TG1: 3 scholarships (BZU, ANU and IUG)• TG3: 1 scholarship Total: 4

DURATION: • 6 months

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: • Having Ph.D.: The Applicant must have a Ph.D. degree and,• Working at BZU: The Applicant is one of Birzeit University

Academic/Admin. Staff, and• Having Admission Letter: The Applicant must have pre-

admission letter from the host university.

• SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:

• Transcript of Record

• Certificate: certificate proving the obtained degree/qualification.

• Recommendation Letter (statement of support from the

University of Origin)

• Employment Letter:

– Issued by the HR Department.

• Certificate of Language Skills: ( If required by the host

institution)

4. POST-DOC4. POST-DOC

• FINANCIAL COVERING:

1. Monthly allowance : 1,800 Euros

2. A two-way flight ticket and a health, accident and travel insurance

valid during the entire mobility period.

3. Subsistence allowance

4. Insurance coverage (health, travel, accident)

5. Direct visa costs Participation costs (if applicable)

4. POST-DOCTORATE4. POST-DOCTORATE

EVALUATION:

• Research Production / Teaching Experience: 35%

• Proposed Research Project: 35%

• Motivation: 15%

• Language Skills: 15%

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5. 5. ACADEMIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFFACADEMIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

NUMBER OF SCHOLARSHIPS• TG1: 8 scholarships (BZU, ANU and IUG)• TG3: 1 scholarships Total: 9

DURATION: • One month

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: • The Applicant must be working at Birzeit University.

• SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:

• Job Description: Brief description of the applicant’s main activity

signed by the home institution

• Certificate: certificate proving the obtained degree/qualification.

• Recommendation Letter (statement of support from the

University of Origin)

• Employment Letter:

– Issued by the HR Department.

• Certificate of Language Skills: ( if required by the host

institution)

5. STAFF5. STAFF

• PHOENIX WILL COVER THE FOLLOWING:

1. Monthly allowance : 2,500 Euros

2. A two-way flight ticket and a health, accident and travel insurance

valid during the entire mobility period.

3. Subsistence allowance

4. Insurance coverage (health, travel, accident)

5. Direct visa costs and Participation costs (if applicable)

EVALUATION:

• Previous Experience: 35%

• Work Plan: 35%

• Motivation: 15%

• Language Skills: 15%

5. STAFF5. STAFF

• FOR ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF, PRIORITY WILL BE GIVEN

TO THOSE WHO DEVELOP THEIR MAIN ACTIVITY IN ONE

OF THE FOLLOWING: 1. International relations and networking

2. Scientific research management

3. Employability services and entrepreneurs support

5. STAFF5. STAFF

Mandatory documentsPhoto: ID/Passport: (mandatory for all types of mobility)Declaration of HonorMotivation letterDocument that proves your status as vulnerableRefugee, socio-economic situation, physical disability ( for Target Group III)

Other supporting documents Other supporting documents for all types of mobility:for all types of mobility:

• Review the Academic Offers

http://www.em-phoenix.eu/courses

• Create an Account and fill out the application:

(http://www.em-phoenix.eu/apply)

Start date: December 2,2013 (00:00 CET)End date: January 22,2014 (23:59 CET)

How to Apply: How to Apply: