Fellowship program at The European Research Consortium – Bourse de recherche Europe 2021

• University or Organization: The European Research Consortium
• Department: NA
• Course Level: 12 months of the fellowship program
• Award: Varies
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: NA
• Nationality: International Students
• The program can be taken in Europe

Eligibility

• These Fellowships are available for PhD holders from all over the world.
• The topics focus on the ERCIM institutes’ scientific fields of competence. List of Subjects: Computer Science, InformationTechnology, and Applied Mathematics.
• Applicants must have:
• have obtained a PhD degree during the last 8 years (prior to the application deadline) or be in the last year of the thesis work with an outstanding academic record
• be fluent in English
• be discharged or get a deferment from military service
• the fellowship is restricted to two terms (one reselection possible)
• have completed the PhD before starting the grant (a proof will be requested before your arrival).

How to Apply

• How to Apply: The mode of application is online. Only online applications are accepted.
• Admission Requirements: To be eligible to apply for this application , students must have obtained a PhD degree during the last 8 years (prior to the application deadline) or be in the last year of the thesis work with an outstanding academic record. Applicants from outside the home country will often need to meet specific English language/other language requirements in order to be able to study there.
• Language Requirements: Applicants from outside the home country will often need to meet specific English language/other language requirements in order to be able to study there.

Benefits

• For the entire period of 12 months, the fellow will receive a monthly allowance or salary (depending on the type of contract) which may vary depending on the country.
• Costs for travelling to and from the institutes will be paid under conditions determined by the contract.
• For stipends, the fellow is covered by personal health insurance provided by Campus France the cost of which is paid by ERCIM-EEIG. The insurance covers medical transportation costs if needed, payment of a lump sum for invalidity or death, personal liability. Female fellows are informed that expenses related to pregnancy can be covered by this insurance under certain limited circumstances. The insurance does not cover the fellow’s family.
• Costs for travelling to and from the host institutions will be reimbursed on the basis of an economic class aeroplane ticket or first-class train ticket.
• Research Exchange Programme: Fellows have to spend at least a one-week visit to another ERCIM member institute. ERCIM-EEIG will cover reasonable expenses (including but not limited: travel, accommodation, meal) up to a maximum amount calculated on the basis of 100 euros per month over the fellowship period.
• Participation in scientific conferences: The Fellow is encouraged to attend and to submit papers to scientific conferences during his or her fellowship. ERCIM-EEIG will cover registration costs and travel expenses up to a maximum sum calculated at a rate of 100 euros per month under the condition that the fellow has an accepted paper at the conference.