ALFABET
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ALFABET (Asia, Life, Foods, Agriculture, Biology, Environment and Technology) project aims to exchange capacities between Asian and European universities oriented to these fields to respond to the main international challenges addressed to the well-being of the next generations: agriculture, food safety and security, technologies in life sciences, balanced management of the natural resources, sustainable rural development, adaptation to climate change, with a special attention to the contexts of rapid economic growth. This programme institutionalises a high-quality research, education and training network for management of natural resources, agricultural value chains and sustainable rural development.
How long is the duration of the programme?
The duration of the programme for each study levels/academic statuses are as follow:
- Bachelor (undergraduate) mobility period of 5 months (one academic semester), 10 months (two academic semesters), 34 months for Target group 3 candidates
- Master mobility period of 5 months (one academic semester), 10 months (two academic semesters) and 24 months (full degree)
- Doctorate mobility period of 6 months (one academic semester), 10 months (oriented towards practical research) and 36 months (full degree)
- Post-doctorate mobility period of 6 months
- Teaching and administrative staff mobility period of 1 month
How can apply to this programme?
- Students that have not benefited from a previous scholarship for the same type of mobility under another project under the EMA2-STRAND1.
- Must have not 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 one of the European countries.
- Target group 1
Individuals registered in one of the universities that is a member of the Partnership (see List of the Partners here). - Target group 2
Nationals of the third countries concerned by the geographical lot and currently not registered in one of these countries partner universities (Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam). - Target group 3
Nationals of the third countries concerned by the geographical lot who are in particularly vulnerable situations: refugees, asylum seekers, indigenous population, unduly excluded for various reasons (racial, ethnic, religious, political, gender or sexual inclination) (Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam). - Must have sufficient knowledge of the language of the courses or of one of the languages currently spoken in the hosting countries.
What does the scholarship programme cover?
ALFABET scholarship covers monthly subsistence allowances as below:
- 1,000 € for Undergraduate/Masters
- 1,500 € for PhD
- 1,800 € for Post-Doc
- 2,500 € for Staff
They also cover health insurance and travel cost (one return ticket).
How to apply?
After checking if you meet their eligibility criteria, the available scholarships and their duration, you can fill their application form in their official site.
