Saturday, December 31, 2011

Spain : PhD Fellow-Mechanical behaviour of ultra-thin laminates for composite aerospace structures

Carbon Fibre composites have seen an increasing use in ariframe structures. New concepts and technologies are being explored to take full advantage of the intrinsic properties of these materials. Among them, laminates build-up from ultra-thin plies, with aerial weight as low as 50 gsm, constitute a promising alternative. These ultra-thin plies permit to devise optimum ply sequences, with just the desired content of fibres in non-critical orientations. Moreover, the strength of plies increases as the thickness decreases (in situ strength). In addition, fibre distribution and orientation improves leading to reduced weak zones. The PhD fellow embraces the experimental determination of basic mechanical charactersitics of thin-plies as well as the establishment of design procedures and tools to exploit the advantages of these new materials. A close collaboration with an aircraft company will provide guidance to the definition of objectives of the work. The Research group AMADE from the University of Girona, has a long established expertise in the field of composite materials (simulation, design and experimental characterization) with several running agreements with major European aircraft and aerospace companies.
Requested Profile:
Candidates should have a master degree on mechanical, aeronautic or materials engineering or in a closely related field. She/He should have obtained high marks (graduation and master). Good knowledge of the English language.
How to Apply:
For full consideration, interested candidates should submit their CV, a motivation letter, as well as a 1 page summary of the PhD project to info@amade.udg.edu by January, 15.


Further Information
Application Deadline : 15 January 2012
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Contact Adress: AMADE Research and Technology Transfer Centre, Girona University
Contact Email: info@amade.udg.edu

Denmark : PhD position in machine learning and oncoviral genomics

The Center for Biological Sequence Analysis at the Technical University of Denmark is seeking highly motivated candidates for a PhD position within machine learning methods in systems biology.

Successful candidates will work in a dynamic team developing, implementing and applying techniques and procedures for high-throughput sequencing and next-gen sequence analysis tools.

The candidate will be responsible for implementing different machine learning method based prediction tools for oncoviruses.

Qualifications
  • Candidates should hold a masters degree in bioinformatics, biology, engineering, computer science or similar.
  • The candidate must have strong computational skills and prior experience with Unix/Linux command line environments, SQL, as well as either Perl, Python, Ruby or a comparable scripting language.
  • The applicant must have prior experience with machine learning methods
  • Knowledge of virus biology, NGS analysis and large-scale data mining is considered a plus.
  • The applicant must be a good communicator and strong in written as well as spoken English.
Approval and Enrolment
The scholarships for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes of DTU. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, please see the DTU PhD Guide.

Salary and appointment terms
The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students. The period of employment is 3 years.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Prof. Thomas Sicheritz-Pontén, thomas@cbs.dtu.dk

Do NOT send applications to this e-mail address, but use the electronic submission system - see below!

Application
We must have your online application by 16 January 2012. Please open the link "apply for this job online", fill in the application form and attach the following documents;
  • A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Contact information for 2 references
  • Brief description of research experience & interests
  • Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma
  • Excel sheet with translation of grades to the Danish grading system (see guidelines and excel spreadsheet here)
Candidates may apply prior to obtaining their master's degree, but cannot begin before having received it.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
Further Information
Application Deadline : 16 January 2012 

Denmark : Ph.D. position in Modeling of Salinity Effects on Waterflooding of Petroleum Reservoirs at CERE (KT)

Center for Energy Resources Engineering, Technical University of Denmark, has an opportunity to support a Ph.D. project:
Modeling of Salinity Effects on Waterflooding of Petroleum Reservoirs
in the framework of the large project “SmartWater – Advanced Waterflooding of Danish Oil and Gas Reservoirs”.
Description of the project
Enhanced oil recovery with new and emerging recovery technologies will be necessary for future oil production. A four-year SmartWater project is focused around the effects of injected water salinity on oil recovery. The effect is known and has been studied the last years, but the mechanisms, how change of salinity of the injected water results in better recovery, are not explained yet. This requires advanced studies, both experimental and theoretical. Both types of studies, as well as interaction between them, are planned within the SmartWater project.

The task of the Ph.D. student
The task for the Ph.D. student will be to develop a thermodynamic and transport model for displacement of oil by brines of the different salinity. Depending on the experimental results, the model should incorporate rock-fluid interaction; component exchange between oil and water; possible formation of emulsions; and/or other effects.

The student is expected to exhibit creativity, openness to new challenges and interest to independent and nontrivial research.

Required skills
  • A degree (M.Sc.) in chemical or petroleum engineering, technical physics, other relevant areas;
  • Knowledge of the fundamentals of flows and fluid distribution in porous media;
  • Knowledge of phase equilibria and transport processes;
  • Good writing skills in English;
  • Interest to independent research;
  • Good skills in applied mathematics, modeling and programming.
Approval and Enrolment
The scholarships for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes of DTU. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, please see the DTU PhD Guide.

Salary and appointment terms
The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students. The period of employment is 3 years.

Further information
The project will be supervised by Associate Professor Alexander Shapiro, ash@kt.dtu.dk and Associate Professor Kaj Thomsen, kth@kt.dtu.dk with possible co-supervision from other involved researchers.

ApplicationWe must have your online application by January 31th, 2012. Please open the link "apply for this job online", fill in the online application form and attach the following documents;
  • A letter outlining the motivation for the PhD study and for this particular project (cover letter)
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma
  • Excel sheet with translation of grades to the Danish grading system ( see guidelines and excel spreadsheet here)
  • References
Candidates may apply prior to ob­tai­ning their master's degree, but cannot begin before having received it.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
Further Information
Application Deadline : 30 January 2012 

Denmark : PhD scholarship in Thermodynamic Modeling of CO2 hydrates

Center for Energy Resources Engineering, Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark, has an opportunity to support a PhD project: Modeling of CO2 hydrates using an improved CPA equation of state in the framework of the project supported by the Danish Research Council ”CO2 Hydrates – Challenges and Possibilities”.

Description of the project

CO2 hydrates are a nuisance in the petroleum industry but also constitute a great opportunity as they form the basis for a new technology for capturing CO2 from flue gases. Both the understanding of the problems caused by them and the exploitation of CO2 hydrates require high quality experimental thermodynamic data and rigorous models which can be used over an extensive range of conditions and chemicals (used as gas hydrate formers and inhibitors). The objectives of the project is to build a solid experimental and theoretical framework for fully understanding and addressing the problems of CO2 hydrates in the petroleum industry and for enhancing the future utilization of hydrate crystallization as a CO2 capture technology. Two research groups from DTU (Denmark) and Ecole des Mines (France) will closely work towards the above objective. More specifically, new experimental data will be produced for the gas hydrate formation from mixtures of CO2 + N2 + water (and THF aqueous solution). For the modeling of these and literature data, a novel theory, based on statistical thermodynamics, will be developed for both the description of solid and fluid phases and applicable to a wide range of conditions and chemicals (hydrate formers and hydrate inhibitors).

The task of the PhD studentThe task for the PhD student will be to develop a molecular thermodynamic model, based on the CPA equation of state, for modeling mixtures related to CO 2 hydrates. The model is expected to include the effect of quadrupole. The model will be first tested for mixtures containing CO2 with water and alkanes and then incorporated in an improved van der Waals- Platteeuw theory for describing CO2 hydrates. Complex mixtures containing CO2 hydrates and inhibitors (methanol, glycols) will be studied both experimentally (France) and modeling (DTU).
The student is expected to exhibit creativity, openness to new challenges and interest to independent research.

Required skills
  • Candidates should have a master's degree in chemical engineering or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to the master's degree in engineering
  • Programming skills preferably in FORTRAN or other similar programming language
  • Knowledge of thermodynamics especially thermodynamic models
  • Knowledge of advanced association models will be considered an extra qualification
  • Good writing skills in English
  • Interest to independent research
Approval and EnrolmentThe scholarships for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes of DTU. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, please see the DTU PhD Guide.

Salary and appointment terms
The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students. The period of employment is 3 years.

Further information
The project will be supervised by Professor Georgios M. Kontogeorgis, gk@kt.dtu.dk and is in collaboration with Dr. Amir Mohammadi from Ecole des Mines, France.

Application
We must have your online application by 31 January 2012. Please open the link "apply for this job online", fill in the online application form and attach the following documents:
  • A letter outlining the motivation for the PhD study and for this particular project (cover letter)
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma
  • Excel sheet with translation of grades to the Danish grading system ( see guidelines and excel spreadsheet here)
  • References
Candidates may apply prior to ob­tai­ning their master's degree, but cannot begin before having received it.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
Further Information
Application Deadline : 31 January 2012
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Denmark : PhD Scholarship in Mathematics

Applications are invited for a 3-year PhD positions starting April 2012 or earlier, at the Department of Mathematics.
The PhD project is within the area of algebraic coding theory, in particular towers of algebraic function fields and their possible applications in the theory of error-correcting codes.
The research will be carried out at the Danish-Chinese Center for Applications of Algebraic Geometry in Coding Theory and Cryptology so part of it will take place at East China Normal University in Shanghai, China.

Qualifications
Candidates should have a master degree in mathematics, applied mathematics or engineering or equivalent academic qualifications.

Approval and Enrolment
The scholarship for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes of DTU. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, please see the DTU PhD Guide.

Salary and appointment terms
The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students. The period of employment is 3 years.

Further information
Further information can be obtained from Associate Professor Peter Beelen, + 45 45253022, e-mail: P.Beelen@mat.dtu.dk

Do NOT send applications to this e-mail address, but use the electronic submission system - see below!

Application
We must have your online application by 1 February 2012. Please open the link "apply for this job online", fill in the application form and attach the following documents;
  • A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma
  • Excel sheet with translation of grades to the Danish grading system (see guidelines and excel spreadsheet here)
Candidates may apply prior to obtaining their master's degree, but cannot begin before having received it.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
Further Information
Application Deadline : 1 February 2012
Download this Call as PDF
Contact Adress:
Contact Email:
Posted on 2011-12-29 10:59:45

[Germany] PhD Student Position – Metaproteomics and Metabolomics

Application Deadline : 30.01.2012

The Department of Proteomics at the UFZ – Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research GmbH is offering a position for three years within the DFG SPP1319 project ‘Transformation of hydrocarbons in the absence of molecular oxygen: From the global to the molecular scale’ for a
PhD position (m/f) in the field of metaproteomics and metabolomics
code digit 152/2011
The position is integrated in the subproject ‘Elucidation of anaerobic benzene and alkylated aromatic compound degradation pathways and associated proteins by proteomic and metabolomic analyses’.
The project aims to detect key proteins and metabolites involved in anaerobic benzene and alkylated compound degradation. Methods used will include anaerobic cultivation, protein preparation and LC-MS/MS analyses of proteins (LTQ Orbitrap MS). The detection of the active species and the catabolic enzymes in enrichment cultures will be carried out by Protein-Stable Isotope Probing (Protein-SIP) experiments (Jehmlich et al., 2010, Nature Protocols, 5,1957-1966). A total metabolomic screening of the culture as well as specific CoA-Ester identifications will be performed by Q-TOF MS or LTQ Orbitrap MS.
The project is embedded into the DFG priority program 1319 in which several projects of international experts in the field of microbial anaerobic degradation of hydrocarbons are integrated. Within the priority program multiple intra- and interdisciplinary co-operations are planned. The PhD student will participate in the UFZ Graduate School HIGRADE (www.ufz.de/index.php?en=11429) offering a wide range of additional opportunities.
We seek a highly motivated creative person with interests in biochemistry, (anaerobic) microbiology, proteomics and metabolomics. Candidates should have a Diploma or MSc certification in the area of microbiology or biochemistry. Due to the international character of the project, excellent English communication skills are expected. We provide excellent instrumentation and integration in a young international team.
Further Information can be obtained from
Dr. Jana Seifert, phone: 0049-0341-2351352, E-mail: Jana.Seifert@ufz.de
The place of work is Leipzig, Germany. Salary will be according to the appropriate civil service level TVöD E13 (50%). Funding is available for 36 months.
The UFZ is an equal opportunity employer. Women are explicitly encouraged to apply for increase their share in science and research. Physically handicapped persons will be favoured if they are equally qualified.

More detail information, Please visit the Website

Research Position: Applying Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis in Environmental Engineering (Postdoc or MS)

Application Deadline : 3, January 2012

The position is part of the running transdisciplinary project "Sustainable Water Infrastructure Planning” (SWIP) of the National Research Program "Sustainable Water Management” (NRP 61). The successful candidate will be part of a team of senior scientists and two PhD students that are developing a novel integrated, participatory planning procedure for municipal water infrastructures. SWIP focuses on dealing with limited data, the uncertainty of future developments, and ensuring high acceptance of the decision-making process by stakeholders.
The project combines engineering with decision sciences. The focus of this position is to carry out an exemplary Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) to support wastewater infrastructure planning under uncertain future scenarios. The approach is applied to a running case study in Switzerland. Specifically, the tasks are to carry out interviews for preference elicitation with different stakeholders, to collect expert data for predictions, to combine and analyze these data with MAUT using R with a special focus on uncertainty, to discuss the results in a stakeholder workshop, and to write a scientific publication.
The candidate for this position is ideally expected to hold a PhD degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Economics or similar with a strong interest in the science-society interface. He or she should have experience with MCDA, skills in modelling (preferably R) and mathematical applications as well as the capability to elicit stakeholder values. For this collaboration with municipalities and utilities, fluency in German is an important asset as well as a background in urban water management. Additionally, we require the skills and willingness to work in an interdisciplinary team. It is also possible to apply with a MS degree, given the necessary profile.
The position starts in spring 2012 for a duration of one year. For further information, please consult http://www.eawag.ch/, http://www.nfp61.ch/,
www.eawag.ch/forschung/siam/schwerpunkte/entscheidungsanalyse/swip/, or contact Dr. Judit Lienert, Phone: +41 58 765 823 5574, Email judit.lienert@eawag.ch.
Applications should include a letter describing your motivation, CV, copies of your academic qualifications, and names and contact information of three references. Deadline is 31. January 2012.
We look forward to receive your application.
The quickest way is to apply online. Please click on the button below. This will take you directly to the application form.

More detail information, Please visit the Website

Friday, December 30, 2011

Scholarship Questions and Answers

We hear you that’s why scholarshipfordevelopment.blogspot.com has developed a set of answers to your most frequently asked questions related to scholarship application.  You can post additional  questions in the comment box found after this post.

Q: Are there scholarships for [specific field of study]? Are there scholarship for [nationality]?

A: There are scholarships for most fields of study and for most nationalities.  The key is just to find them. In scholars4dev.com, scholarships are categorized by fields of study and by target group (see the sidebar navigation).  Click on a particular field of study or target group to view a list of available scholarships according to your criteria.
Related Links: Lists of Scholarships in any Field of Study and Scholarships for study in Any Country.

Q: What are the general eligibility requirements to get a scholarship?

A: The eligibility requirements vary from scholarship to scholarship. It will also depend on the level of study the scholarship supports. Based on the scholarships we have featured, some of the common qualifications include a previous University degree, proficiency in English, high academic grades, unconditional acceptance to a programme offered at a participating/host University. Aside from the eligibility requirements of the scholarship, you must also consider the eligibility requirements of the programme of study you are applying to.

Q: How do I apply for a scholarship?

A: The simple answer to that is to follow the application instructions given by the scholarship provider/University. The application instructions vary among scholarship providers so there is no standard way of applying to a scholarship.  The application instructions are usually outlined very clearly.  Follow the the instructions step by step so you will not get overwhelmed by the amount of information presented.

Q: When is the best time to apply for a scholarship?

A: The best time to apply for a scholarship is within the application period set by the scholarship provider/University. Usually, scholarship applications (as well as admissions) should be done 6 months to one year before the academic year you plan to study.

Q: Are scholarships offered every year? If I missed the application deadline this year, can I apply for it the next year?

A: Most major scholarships are offered annually but this will always depend if the University or the scholarship provider has enough funds for their scholarship program.

Q: I have searched for scholarships so many times but I’ve failed to see scholarships offered to undergraduates. Most scholarships only cover PhD or MS/MA studies. Is there any undergraduate scholarships out there?

A: Although it is somewhat true that most of the  existing scholarships are for postgraduate studies, there are international undergraduate scholarships that can be found (with a lot persistent searching).



Q: Will a scholarship allow me to study at any University around the globe or the does it require me to study only at a specific place or university?

A:  It depends upon the type of scholarship.  There are scholarships that allows you to study at any country (i.e. Aga Khan Foundation Scholarships, Ford Foundation Fellowships, etc.)* while other scholarships only allow you to study at specified host institutions (e.g. World Bank Scholarships, ADB-JSP Scholarships).  Most government-sponsored scholarships allow you study at any University in their country (i.e. Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme, Australian Government International Postgraduate Scholarships, etc.).


Q:  Do I need to gain admission first into my preferred course of study in the university of my choice before applying for a scholarship? Is it possible to get a scholarship when you don’t have admission in a university yet?

A: The application process differs from scholarship to scholarship. Most of the time, admissions to the Univeristy is required before you are allowed to apply for the scholarship.  Sometimes, the application to admissions and the application to the scholarship are submitted at the same time. In some instances, your application to admission already serves as your application to the scholarship – you don’t need a separate scholarship application. Still, there are some scholarship providers that allow you to apply for the scholarship even without admissions to a programme/school or while you are still processing your application to the programme.  One must then follow the application instructions set by the scholarship provider.

Q: Sometimes, the application form is not found at the website of the scholarship provider. How can I find the application forms easily?

A:  The application form should always be found at the scholarship website but there are a number of reasons why it can’t be found. One reason could be that the scholarship application period hasn’t started yet so the form is still not available for viewing/downloading.  Another reason is that some scholarship websites don’t readily display the link to the application form.  If this is the case, then you should try to visit all the relevant pages of the scholarship website. Don’t forget to look at the left or right sidebars as the download link might be placed there.  When all else fails, contact the scholarship provider and request for the link to the application form.

Q:  Is it possible for me to get a scholarship in the same country I am in and do i get to choose the course i want to study?

A:  Most international scholarships require you to study in any country except your own. If you want to study in your own country, you should try to find national or local scholarships.  The liberty to choose a particular course of study will depend on the conditions set by the scholarship provider/University.

Q:  I have applied for a scholarship and am still waiting for a reply from the University . I want to know whether it’s advisable to call them and find out how my application is doing?  How will I know if I have  won a scholarship?

A:  As much as possible, you should refrain from contacting the University regarding the results of your scholarship application.  If you are shortlisted or accepted into the scholarship, the scholarship provider/University will surely contact you. Usually, the scholarship provider indicates a specific time period when the selection results will come out. When you haven’t a received a confirmation during this time, then it would be safe to assume that you were not awarded with the scholarship.
From Alexandra Muhaya (moeshalennox@yahoo.com)

Q: I haven’t undertaken IELTS nor TOEFL  exams. Does that hinder my chances of getting a scholarship?

Related Question from Moses Byomuhangi (mosessmarts@gmail.com):

I am from an English speaking country (Kenya) and i have been taught in English since i started school, would TOEFL be a requirement?
A: Not all Universities require you to take the TOEFL or IELTS. A significant number of Universities  accepts a Certificate of English as Medium of Instruction in place of an English proficiency exam. When it is absolutely required by the University, then you must take TOEFL or other English proficiency exams regardless if you were taught in English during your University studies or not.
From Billy (billy7449@ovi.com)

Q: How do you write the scholarship essay?

Did the scholarship provider provide any format? If they did, you should follow that. If they have not specified a specific format, then you can follow this simple outline when making your application/motivation letter: (1) Background/Key Qualifications, (2) Intentions for studying, (3) Expectations of the Course, and (4) your plans during and after the study. In making the letter, you should not just tell them why you need the scholarship but more importantly you should  explain clearly why you deserve to get the scholarship.

From  Carlos Mbuta (carlos.mbuta@gmail.com)

Q: The issue to age is not mentioned in most scholarships I have come across. Is age not a criteria?

Related Question from Clement Irhiemi (fidon222@yahoo.com):
Q: Is there any age limit to obtaining a scholarship abroad?
A: Some scholarships set an age limit and some do not. If the scholarship provider did not indicate an age limit as part of their eligibility requirements then it is safe to assume that there is no age limit. When there is an age limit, scholarship providers set different age limits for different levels of study (i.e. Masters, Phd, postdoctoral fellowships).
From Charity Mbuvah (charitymbuvah@yahoo.com)

Q: Is there a way for the application fee to be waivered? l cannot afford to pay for it.

Related Question:

Is TOEFL exam supported by the scholarship?
A: You should be prepared to use your own funds for the application fee because most scholarship providers don’t shoulder this  cost*. Most often than not, the cost of preparing the application requirements including the TOEFL exam is not covered by a scholarship. If you are really serious in pursuing a scholarship, you must try to save up for the cost of TOEFL or the application fee.
Note: Not all Universities require an application fee, in fact, a significant number of Universities allow you to apply without  having to pay any application fee.  Be aware of scholarship scams and double check if the University really requires an application fee.

Application Deadline : April 1, 2012

The Koret Fellowship, generously funded by the Koret Foundation of San Francisco, was established to bring leading professionals in Asia and the United States to Stanford to study United States-Korea relations. The fellows will conduct their own research on the bilateral relationship, with an emphasis on contemporary relations with the broad aim of fostering greater understanding and closer ties between the two countries.
A major conference is held each year in conjunction with the Koret Fellowship program, with the current year’s Koret Fellow playing a lead role in organizing the conference and in inviting eminent scholars and experts on contemporary Korea to participate in the panels.  A public keynote address by a prominent figure is an important feature of the event.
One fellow is selected for each academic year and provided a monthly stipend for nine months.
Submission deadline
Applicants must submit a CV, two letters of recommendation, and a research proposal (of no more than 1,000 words), by the fellowship deadline for the next academic year.
The Koret Fellowship commenced in the 2008-2009 academic year

More detail information, Please visit the Website

Erasmus Mundus – European Master of Science in Nematology

Application Deadline : February 1st 2012

SELECTION CRITERIA
Selection will be based on a combination of factors, including academic degrees and records, the statement of purpose, letters of recommendation, test scores, language skills and relevant work experience, if any. We also consider the appropriateness of your goals to the EUMAINE programme. In addition, consideration may be given to how your background and life experience would contribute significantly to an educationally beneficial mix of students.
The European Union through the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency offers 2 different kinds of grants to follow the European Master of Science in Nematology. The number of grants available is variable per year.
Cat. A grants for non-European students
2012 edition: 7 grants

A limited number of Erasmus Mundus grants are available for third-country nationals with excellent academic records. Eligible students:
* are graduates who have successfully obtained a first degree awarded by a recognised University anywhere in the world
* are nationals of any country around the world other than the 27 EU Member States and Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein.
* are selected to attend an Erasmus Mundus Masters Course by the Consortium offering the course in question in this case EUMAINE
* are not a resident of any of the Member States or the participating countries
* have not carried out their main activities (studies, work etc.) for more than a total of 12 months over the last five years (reference date: 28 February) in any of the above mentioned countries (27 EU Member States, EEA/EFTA States and candidate countries).
These grants are awarded to the best students on a competitive basis.
The grant covers your travel, insurance, living expenses and tuition in Europe for the full duration of the course:
2-year course = 47000 € (from 2010 onwards)
Note that the flight ticket to and from Europe will not be pre-financed by the grant.
Cat. B grants for European canidates and non-EU candidates who resided more than 12 months in Europe
2012 edition: 5 grants
European students and non-EU students who resided more than 12 months in the EU can also apply for an Erasmus Mundus grant.
The total grant for a European student is 18 000 €, resulting in a 500 € monthly allowance for 24 months and 3000 € tuition fee per year. The allowance should be seen merely as a contribution to the cost of studying and additionnal financial means are needed.
When a partner university outside of Europe is visited the student receives an extra contribution of 3000 EUR. However the EUMAINE Consortium has not yet included a partner outside the EU.
Extra categories Cat. A grants (number not yet known)
- Western Balkan and Turkey window
- Tunesia and Egypt
- Eastern neighbourhood countries: Armenia, Azerbaidjan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine
The EU offers some grants per year to students from specific regions around the EU zone. 
These grants are awarded to the best students on a competitive basis.
The grant covers your travel, insurance, living expenses and tuition in Europe for the full duration of the course:
2-year course = 47000 € (from 2010 onwards)
Note that the flight ticket to and from Europe will not be pre-financed by the grant.

More detail information, Please visit the Website