POSTGRADUATE
Funding your
study
in Europe
Studying in another European
to participate in a research team in another
country has never been
country. Details are available here:
easier, thanks to a number of
A
ccording to a recent Eurobarometer
survey, three-quarters of students
working towards a bachelor degree http://ec.europa.eu/research/mariecurieactions/
initiatives by the European
said they wanted to continue their studies
Commission. But how do you
– either to a Masters programme, or to find A new website, “EURAXESS – Researchers
fund your study?
work and resume their studies later. Not only in Motion” – is now available with
that, but a third of those questioned wanted expanded services. It is a one-stop shop for
Sara McDonnell investigates
to study in another country. And thanks researchers seeking to advance their careers
the potential sources of
to initiatives such as the Bologna Process, and personal development by moving to
financial support
Erasmus and Marie Curie Actions, there are other countries. With advice, job vacancies
more and more opportunities being created and funding opportunities advertised, this
to study at a higher level in another country. should be a first port of call for any one
considering a career in research.
European Union initiatives http://ec.europa.eu/euraxess
The Erasmus Mundus programme is
of particular interest to postgraduates Other Europe-based organisations
as it has been introduced to provide Eurydice – The Information Network on
scholarships for students from across the Education in Europe
world to study on integrated Masters and http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/portal/page/
About
doctoral-level programmes in different portal/Eurydice
the Author
European countries. The following website
Sara McDonnell has edited numerous books
lists scholarships available and a list of the The Academic Co-operation Association
and magazines about higher education and
student funding, including the Hotcourses
participating institutions. (ACA) – a European education organisation
Guide to Postgraduate Study and Funding and
http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/static/en/mundus/ www.aca-secretariat.be
Postgraduate UK magazine. She also helped index.htm
launch the Student Money portal,
The University Association for Contemporary
www.studentmoney.org.
Furthermore, the EC’s Marie Curie Actions European Studies (UACES) scholarships
offer opportunities for individual researchers www.uaces.org/awards/scholarships
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