VISEGRAD SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME

Please note that the deadline for applications is January 31, 2006 ! Any documents sent by post later than on January 31, 2006 will not be accepted ! The application file (without enclosures) must be sent also by email no later than January 31, 2006 ! Thank you for your understanding. The Visegrad Scholarship Programme is a specific programme of the International Visegrad Fund created for the purpose of facilitating academic exchanges by providing financial support for citizens of V4 member states and for foreign citizens to study in the V4 member states. The In-coming Visegrad Scholarship is a specific scholarship within Visegrad Scholarship Programme (VSP) created for the purpose of facilitating academic exchanges by providing financial support to post-graduate scholars from Belarus, Croatia, Romania, Russia, Serbia and Montenegro, and since 2006 also from Moldova, who wish to have study period in one of the V4 countries. The Ukrainian Scholarship Programme is considered as part of the In-Coming Scholarships programme. Visegrad Scholarships are provided for study/research projects specified in Visegrad Scholarship Application Form. The hosting University/Institution must be different from the sending one. The country of citizenship shall be different from the hosting country. Period of study / research: The length of supported period of study or research projects within Intra-Visegrad Scholarships shall be 10 months or 5 months. The level of studies supported shall be doctoral studies (Ph.D. programme) or other Post-Master studies. Successful Applicant is eligible for applying for VSP again. The length of supported period of study or research projects within In-coming Scholarships (including Ukrainian Scholarship Programme) shall be 10 months. Visegrad Scholarship Programme shall provide scholarships for: A) outstanding master degree holder (or its equivalent) under 35 years age limit (not reaching 35 years by the application deadline) within the territory of the V4 Member States (Intra-Visegrad scholarship) B) outstanding master degree holder (or its equivalent) under 35 years age limit (not reaching 35 years by the application deadline) from non-Visegrad countries (In-coming scholarships). See the Rules for the In-coming scholarships Compulsory annexes to the application (Intra-Visegrad) are as follows: A) Copy of the certified translation of the diploma proving achieved Master university degree (in case the Applicant is finishing his/her master studies, the diploma should be submitted prior to the signing of the contract by the IVF Executive Director, latest by July of respective year) B) Letter/letters of acceptance of the hosting University/Institution C) Working plan of the study period, approved by the subject coordinator/head of Doctoral School of the sending University or respective authority of the sending University/Institution, and accepted by the hosting University/Institution. In case of research projects - short description of the planned research project accepted by the hosting University/Institution. Amounts for the VSP scholarships (for a 10 month period): 1. Intra-Visegrad Scholarship - 4000 EUR for a student and 3000 EUR for the hosting university (as a lump sum) 2. In-coming - 5000 EUR for student and 3.000 EUR for university (as a lump sum) The branch orientation for academic year 2006/2007: The Visegrad Scholarship Programmes are open to applicants from any fields of studies. However, the priority will be given to scholars with the following scope: A) Intra-Visegrad Scholarship - Visegrad studies B) In-coming Scholarships - Studies on Central Europe C) Ukrainian Scholarship Programme - Enhancing the Region's Competitiveness For further details do not hesitate to contact us at: scholarships@visegradfund.org International Visegrad Fund; Drotrska cesta 46; 811 02 Bratislava Slovak Republic http://www.visegradfund.org/