European Master Scholarships in Nuclear Fusion Science and Engineering Physics,
Erasmus Mundus
The aim of the European Master in Nuclear Fusion Science and Engineering Physics
(FUSION-EP) programme is to provide a high-level, multinational,
research-oriented education in fusion-related engineering physics, in close
relation to the research activities of the partners, together with a
well-integrated language and cultural experience. The combined and harmonized
teaching & research of the 7 universities offers a broad range of competences in
the field of fusion science and engineering physics. The Joint European Masters
Programme offers a genuine European opportunity for Master level studies in a
field which is of crucial importance to solving the urgent and vital problem of
world energy supply.
In view of the expertise of the partners, the programme offers three programme
tracks to the student: Plasma physics (fusion-oriented); Computational methods
in physics; and Instrumentation and Radiation. The programme structure is
combined with a mandatory stay for each student at two universities in two
countries: semesters 1&2 at University A; and semesters 3 & 4 in B. Semesters 3
& 4 are in a particular track.
During semester 4 students will also attend a one month long winter school at
the ITER site (attendance is compulsory). After semesters 2 & 4 a summer event
is organized (attendance is compulsory) in which tracks and Master thesis topics
are proposed for Master 1 students Master 2 students defend their thesis at this
event. Student mobility is an inherent part of the programme structure and
philosophy.
The partners in the Consortium are:
Universiteit Gent, Belgium (coordinator)
Université Henri Poincaré, Nancy, France
Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Spain
Universität Stuttgart, Germany
The joint or multiple degrees are recognised in Belgium, France, Spain and
Germany.
Admission criteria:
Bachelor degree in engineering physics, applied physics, physics or equivalent
degree. Sufficient bachelor level knowledge in classical and modern physics is
mandatory together with the necessary mathematical and computer programming
skills. No difference is made between third-country students, EU students,
grantees and non-grantees. Applicants (students and scholars) from third
countries (whether or not applying for a grant) will be subject to a
well-defined selection procedure aimed at achieving high quality.
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship
Per academic year Erasmus Mundus scholarships are available for FUSION-EP
students from third countries are available. Nationals coming from all countries
other than the 25 EU Member States (Germany, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Spain,
Finland, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal,
the UK, Sweden, Cyprus, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland,
Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia), the EEA-EFTA states (Island, Liechtenstein
and Norway) and the candidate countries for accession to the EU (presently
Croatia and Turkey), who are not residents of any of the above countries, and
who have not carried out their main activities (studies, work, etc.) for more
than a total of 12 months over the last five years in any of the above countries
are considered “third-country nationals”.
no more than 4 of the selected third-country students should come from the same
country.
no more than 2 of the selected third-country students should come from the same
institution (3 where a Partnership under Action 3 has been established).
The Erasmus Mundus scholarship consist of twenty monthly instalments of 1600
euro and a yearly fee of 5000 euro to cover expenses, like subscription fees,
insurances and travel.
Application files should be posted to:
Prof. G. Van Oost
FUSION-EP Secretariat – Application FUSION-EP
Faculty of Engineering
Department of Applied Physics
J.Plateaustraat, 22
B – 9000 Ghent
Belgium
Email: EMFusion@...
Source: http://econsort.ugent.be/index.asp?p=829&a=829
