Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Environmental Contamination and Toxicology (ECT) + ONE HEALTH Application is open. This Master of Science has been conceived by six leading universities in the field of ecotoxicology and environmental chemistry from four countries (Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU, Norway), University of Porto (UPO, Portugal), University of Pau et des Pays de l’Adour (UPPA, France), University of Bordeaux (UBx, France), University of Liège (ULiège, Belgium) and University of the Basque Country (EHU, Spain)), with the priceless contribution of a global network of Associates.
Benefits
- These scholarships are open to higher education Partner Country and Programme Country students from all over the world. They include obligatory study and research periods, in at least two universities, and recognised double, multiple or joint degree diplomas.
- They cover tuition fees, participation costs (including insurance coverage), travel cost contribution 3.000 euro/year, installation cost contribution 500 euro/year, and monthly allowance 1.000 euro.
- EMSS are intended for full-time studies only.
- Students can apply for an EMMS even if they have not yet completed the studies required by the ECT consortium for the joint programme. They must however have completed the relevant degree before the enrolment deadline in the joint ECT+ EMJMD programme.
- Programme Country students are from the 27 EU Member States, Iceland, Liechtenstein or Norway. Partner Country students are from any other country, provided they are not currently residents of these eligible countries (above), nor have carried out their main activity (studies, work, etc.) for more than a total of 12 months over the last five years in one of these countries
Requirements
- The Programme is open to holders of a first cycle higher education degree (Bachelor degree, or equivalent) from Programme and Partner Country universities, in the field of geosciences, biosciences, veterinary, health sciences, chemistry, mathematics, physics or environmental sciences, provided that the said degree gives access to the official Postgraduate (EQF – Level 7) learning and a minimum final grade of C in the ECTS grading scale.
- The relevance of the BSc degree of the Applicant will be assessed. In cases of doubt regarding the quality of the issuing institution, external advisors will be consulted, in order to establish the status and quality of the institution concerned. In certain cases, the ECT+One Health Consortium JPB can verify the student qualifications using Internet search networks, or through the collaboration of Associated Partners.
- Proof of proficiency in English is essential. Proficiency in French, Portuguese, Norwegian, Spanish and/or Basque is optional.
- Specific individual requirements will be established for each Applicant, according to his/her qualifications/prior learning, selected courses and expected academic and professional prospects. These specific requirements will be defined individually, by a system of mentor assignment to pre-registered Applicants.
- Students will be selected based upon the quality of their degree, the level of the marks obtained in previous studies and the relevance of the competences and skill acquired during the BSc studies in relation to the ECT+ One Health programme.
- The Letter of Statement (where the Applicant explains his/her background, why the student has selected ECT+ One Health EMJM, and his/her prospects for the future) is a relevant criterion.
- Relevance of work experience, motivation, and future career objectives, as well as any additional information provided in the mentor’s report, will also be taken into consideration in reaching a final decision.
- Indicate on the application whether they are applying for a scholarship, the nationality (including a copy of the passport as a proof, which is relevant in the case of those applicant with double/multiple nationality; only one must be selected), the residence country (including an official certificated proof).
Selection Process
| STEP 1 (Eligibility) Deadline: January 15th Eligibility Checking |
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| Applicant:RegisterUpload Eligibility documents (mandatory) and Scholarship documents (optional at this step) (1)Submit for Eligibility before deadlineECT+ Secretariat:Revise submissions (information and supporting documents)Calculate the Eligibility ScoreECT+ JPB:Applicant Eligibility Decision (February 1st) |
| STEP 2A (EM Student Scholarships) Deadline: March 1st EM Student Scholarship Selection |
| Applicant (mandatory actions):Upload required documents and InformationAccept Proposed Study Plan (subject to further changes) (2)Accept Student Agreement Draft (pdf)Reply to ECT+ Secretariat’s queriesApply for ERASMUS Mundus ScholarshipsInvite referees (online)Submit before deadlineSubmission of References by referees (3) (this can be after submision by the applicant)ECT+ Secretariat and JPB:Revise submissions (information and supporting documents)Selection Board MeetingConsultation to EACEAPublish preliminary results of EM Student Scholarship Selection (4)Respond to AppealsErasmus Student Scholarship Final Decission: April 9thFinal Acceptance(5)Enrolment of EM Student Scholarship Holders |
Method of Application
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