Erasmus Mundus Scholarships in Advanced Spectroscopy in Chemistry (ASC). The ASC network aims at preparing students to become experts and develop international skills towards doctoral studies, and/or professional industrial careers in chemical analysis and characterization of the structure of materials.
A mobility scheme ensures that, in addition to high specialization and access to state of the art technologies, students will do a common core curriculum of studies in different higher education institutions throughout Europe.
Prospects:
Students completing this European master’s degree with a thesis will be better prepared for European R and D careers in instrument manufactures, spectroscopic laboratories, analytical enterprises or administrative organizations. Further scientific progress towards PhD programmes will also be made available.
Type of degree:
Double/Joint Chemistry Euromaster® of Science with thesis diploma in «Advanced Spectroscopy in Chemistry» awarded by the universities of the consortium, after completion of 90 ECTS of courses and 30 ECTS of a Master thesis.
The partner Universities
University of Sciences and technologies of Lille, France (Co-ordinating Institution)
Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Italy
University Complutense of Madrid, Spain
University of Leipzig, Germany
University of Bergen, Norway
University of Helsinki, Finland
Jagiellonian University of Karkow, Poland
ERASMUS MUNDUS Category A Scholarships - for Third-country students
Students selected for Erasmus Mundus scholarships are to be third-country nationals of high academic quality whose enrolment in an Erasmus Mundus Master Course has been accepted by the consortium offering the Course.
Third-country nationals, eligible for an Erasmus Mundus category A scholarship, are Citizens from all other countries than: the 27 EU Member States (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Nederlands, Portugal, the UK, Sweden,Cyprus, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Czech Republic, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain) and the EEA-EFTA states (Norway, Lichtenstein, Iceland ) who are not residents of any of the above countries, and who have not carried out their main activities (studies, work, etc.) for more than a total of 12 months over the last five years in any of the above countries.
Students from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia and Kosovo under UNSC Resolution 1244/99, as well as the three candidate countries, namely Croatia, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Turkey are eligible to apply for a category A scholarship in the framework of the Western Balkans Window.
Students apply for these scholarships directly to the Erasmus Mundus consortium offering the Course. For each student the scholarship amounts to 24,000 Euro per academic year. This includes 12 monthly grants of 1,000 Euro, a fixed amount of 4,000 Euro for travel expenses, relocation costs, etc., and a maximum contribution of 8,000 € for EMMC participation costs.
N.B. : Please note that the number of applications by third country students must be limited to three Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses maximum. The students should be informed that in the case they apply to more than three Courses they will automatically be excluded from the selection for an Erasmus Mundus Scholarship.
ERASMUS MUNDUS Category B Scholarships - For European Nationals and all students not fulfilling requirements for Category A Scholarships
European students and all applicants not fulfilling the requirements for Category A scholarship (see above) can apply for a category B scholarship directly to the Erasmus Mundus consortium offering the Course (one single application procedure to apply for admission to the ASC Master Course and for EM scholarship). Category B scholarship amounts to 10,000 euro per academic year. This includes 12 monthly payments of 500 euro and a fixed amount of 4,000 euro for EMM participation costs (covering 2,000 euro fees, and summer school, insurance, on-site visits, participation to relocation costs, ...).
ERASMUS MUNDUS External Cooperation Windows - Scholarships for students from specific geographical areas:
UNIVERSITY LILLE1 is involved as a partner institution in ERASMUS MUNDUS EXTERNAL COOPERATION WINDOWS programmes, and scholarships are available at Masters level (among others) for students of the following countries:
Argentina – one way mobility towards Europe
http://www.unibo.it/EADIC/default.htm
Other Financial aid
- Tuition waiver: tuition waivers are granted for a limited number of applicants, based on proof of outstanding study records, and/or financial needs.
- Erasmus and/or other local Mobility grants are available for non EM-granted students registered in ASC Master Course.
Application Procedure/Admission
Visiting Scholars application:
Please click here for details and application file
Targetted Students:
Student Application for admission in the ASC programme is entitled for students holding a:
Eurobachelor in Chemistry
or equivalent education in the field of Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physical Chemistry and Physics. Students from all over the world are welcome to join the programme.
Admission criteria:
The selection procedure takes place within a framework common to the seven partners of the consortium. The partners select on the basis of study results, a CV, a statement of purpose and two letters of recommendation. They may not discriminate between their own students, students of other universities of EU or non-EU countries. .
Application, evaluation procedure
All applications are assessed by a centralized consortium commission. A weighting scheme is applied to the following selection criteria, assessed from 1 (minimum) to 5 (maximum), thus producing a weighted arithmetic mean:
- academic records of previous studies(coefficient 6, threshold 4)
- scientific background of undergraduate studies (coefficient 4, threshold 3)
- ranking of Academic Institution where undergraduate studies were done (coefficient 2, threshold 2)
- motivation letter (coefficient 2, threshold 3)
- recommendation letters (coefficient 2, threshold 3)
- mastering of foreign language(coefficient 2, threshold 2)
- acquired practical experience (coefficient 1, threshold 2)
- Awards and grants (coefficient 1, threshold 1)
Deadlines
1) NON - EU (third country) students applying to an ERASMUS MUNDUS Scholarship (Action 1A- category A):
Opening : September 1st 2011.
Deadline : January 15th, 2012
Electronic and postal submission (receipt of hard copies)
Admission decision (pending completion of Bachelor Degree): mid April 2012
2) EU students - and all students not fulfilling requirements for Category A scholarships - applying to an ERASMUS MUNDUS Scholarship (Action 1A- category B) :
Opening: September 1st 2011.
Deadline : January 15th, 2012
Electronic and postal submission (receipt of hard copies)
Admission decision (pending completion of Bachelor Degree): mid April 2012
3) EU students NOT seeking an ERASMUS MUNDUS Scholarship - when the deadline is over for applying for an EM scholarship, you can still apply for admission to ASC Master’s course:
Opening: January 16th, 2012
Deadline:
Electronic submission:
May 31st 2012.
Admission decision (pending completion of Bachelor Degree) : June 30th 2011.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL APPLICANTS:
In all cases, your on-line application must be submitted and hard copies must be received within the deadlines
Application procedure:
1) Very important: make sure you submit your on-line application before the above mentioned deadlines.
AND
2) Send your hardcopies (so that they arrive by the above mentioned deadlines) at:
Erasmus-Mundus ASC Master Course
Mrs Francine Chanier
Université Lille1
Cité Scientifique, Bât C15-01
F-59655 VILLENEUVE D’ASCQ CEDEX
FRANCE
Online application
Step 1: fill in the administrative form with your personal data.
Step 2: You will receive an email of confirmation with a login and a password which will grant you access to the complete application form (your form can be corrected as often as you wish untill you submit it).
When your application form is complete, and before the deadline click on "submit".
you will receive an e-mail warning you that you can access step 3 and download your pdf file.
Step 3:
You can now upload all required documents:
- Copy of the passport or ID card (1 page concerning personal details)
- Certified copies of university transcripts including translations into English
- Certified copy of university degrees including translation into English, including School leaving certificate (specifically if you do not hold a BSc yet)
- Copy of TOEFL/IELTS scores or equivalent
- 2 recommendation letters
When all files have been uploaded, don’t forget to click "validation".
You can now proceed with your paper application: please sign it, and send it before the deadline by express postal mail, including all required documents, (with original recommendation letters on headed letter, signed and stamped), to the above mentionned address.
IMPORTANT: please see FAQ for all questions reagarding documents for application.
To start your on-line application: click here
Admission Procedure
1) The admission decision is sent by email first. You have to answer this e-mail within 5 days to confirm your decision to attend ASC master course. Check your email regularly.
2) Administrative papers are sent by first class post for visa procedure. Don’t forget that at least 2 months are necessary to obtain a visa for Europe.
Contact
Prof. Sylvain CRISTOL
UCCS - Unité de Catalyse et de Chimie du Solide - UMR CNRS 818
Université Lille 1
Cité scientifique, Bâtiment C3
F-59655 Villeneuve d’Ascq cedex
E-mail : sylvain.cristol@univ-lille1.fr
http://www.master-asc.org/
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