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ERCIM ALAIN BENSOUSSAN FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

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Application Deadline: 02 October 2024

LOCATION: Multiple Regions

The Fellowship Programme enables bright young scientists from all over the world to work on a challenging problem as fellows of leading European research centers. In addition, an ERCIM fellowship helps widen and intensify the network of personal relations and understanding among scientists. The programme offers the opportunity to ERCIM fellows:

to work with internationally recognized experts,

to improve their knowledge about European research structures and networks,

to become familiarized with working conditions in leading European research centres,

to promote cross-fertilization and cooperation, through the fellowships, between research groups working in similar areas in different laboratories.

ELIGIBILITY:

Before applying, please read carefully the “Application guide“:

have obtained a PhD degree during the last 8 years (prior to the application year deadline) or be in the last year of the thesis work with an outstanding academic record. Nevertheless, before starting the grant, a proof of the PhD degree will be requested.

complete, submit the application form and send via the online system:

a detailed curriculum vitae without any sensitive data (such as information that reveals the alleged racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs…). More details in the Application guide,

a list of publications,

two scientific papers in English,

contact details of two referees.

Please note that the fellowship is restricted to two terms (one reselection possible).

They encourage not only researchers from academic institutions to apply, but also scientists working in industry.

BENEFIT:

Allowances for the round 2024(1):

CountryConsortiumMonthly allowance (net) in euro (approximatively)Contract type
ItalyCNR2240 €Stipend Contract
NetherlandsCWI2500 €Stipend Contract
GermanyFraunhofer-Gesellschaft3000 €Stipend Contract
PortugalINESC1686 €Stipend Contract
NorwayNTNU4260 €Stipend Contract
SwedenRISE2925 €Stipend Contract
SpainUMA2100 € at minimumWorking Contract
PolandUniversity of Warsaw1500 €Stipend Contract

Depending on the hosting country and the type of contract the net allowance might not take into account deductions such as income tax. We strongly recommend to the fellows to consult the host organisation for these details before signing the contract.

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METI GOVERNMENT OF JAPAN FOREIGN NATIONALS INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME

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Application Deadline: 30 June, 2024 (Sunday)

LOCATION: Japan

METI Government of Japan invites foreign natioanls students to apply for the internship programme. This internship program offers work experience opportunities with a Japanese company for a specific duration and does not constitute employment.

ELIGIBILITY:

Foreign professionals with advanced skills who are nationals of developing countries (countries on the OECD/DAC list, excluding the People’s Republic of China). See the list below.https://www.oecd.org/dac/financing-sustainable-development/development-finance-standards/DAC-List-of-ODA-Recipients-for-reporting-2024-25-flows.pdf

The applicants must agree with the purpose of this project and be able to cooperate with the promotion of globalization of Japanese companies, the expansion of overseas business of companies and the building networks with overseas universities through internships.

Holding citizenship of the applicable countries or regions.

Proficiency in Japanese language (JLPT level N3 or higher) or proficiency in English.

In principle, those who are 18 to 40 years old as of August 1, 2024.

Students must be able to submit a certificate of enrollment from their university or other institution and a letter of recommendation from their university or university faculty, etc.
Graduates must be able to submit a certificate of graduation from their previous university and a letter of recommendation from their university faculty or institution, etc.

Those who can submit certificates of various qualifications.
(IELTS, TOEIC, TOEFL, CEFR, JLPT, etc.)

Those who can dedicate themselves exclusively to the training and internship at the company; and who can participate in the internship according to the timetable specified by the program office (JIP office).

The applicant must meet other specific conditions required by each company.

Those who have not participated in this program between FY2016 and FY2023.

BENEFIT:

Pre-training for interns(Training will cover explanations of the business overview, the process of participating in the internship, precautions and key points regarding the internship, as well as information about work eligibility in Japan.)

Assistance in obtaining a visa to enter Japan

Arrangement of round-trip airline tickets

Arrangement of accommodation

Provision of necessary personal computers for the internship (for in-person internships, provided by the host company; for online internships, generally provided by the program office upon separate consultation).

Activity support funds based on the internship duration (In-person internships, 3,000 yen per day; online internships, equivalent of 1,000 yen per day in local currency).

Internship insurance

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