Erasmus Mundus Human Rights Policy and
Practice
Student Application Form – Guidance Notes
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 4thOCTOBER 2015
(Paper/Microsoft Word Applications)
An online form will be available in October 2015, which has the final
deadline of 4th December 2015. If you intend to submit your
application after October then please complete an online form. You may
consider using the paper application as a guide to draft your answers
and wait to enter the information online in October 2015.
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
A first degree
(equivalent to 180
ECTS/UK Degree) from
a recognised university
or college preferably in a
related field of human
rights, in line with
E national legislation in all
I 3 partner countries.
T
H At least 2 years
E practitioner experience
R related to the field of
human rights
Both the required
English Language
level valid until at
least 2017and 2018
(see link for
information under
subtitle Language
requirements) –
http://www.roehampt
on.ac.uk/applying/pos
tgraduate-entryrequirements/
A first degree
(equivalent to 180
ECTS/UK Degree) from
a recognised university
or college in any subject
area, in line with national
legislation in all three
partner countries
O At least 5 years'
R practitioner experience
in the field of human
rights
And:
A Residence
certificate:
A
N
D
A document to verify
your place of
residence:
e.g. a residence
certificate issued in
accordance with the
candidate's
municipality normal
registration rules;
a certificate from the
candidate's place of
work, study or training
issued by the
employer or institution
in question.
Both documents must
have been issued
within 12 months
before the submission
deadline of applying
for an EMJMD student
scholarship, i.e. the
consortium's official
deadline for student
selection.
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SELECTION PROCESS:
 First stage: Applications screened against above entry requirements
You will be informed in January 2016 if you have not met these.
 Second stage: Joint Selection Board constituting all 3 EU partner institutions
meet in January to review and approve student applications against The
consortium’s selection criteria and attention will be given to the first/second
degree, grades and English language attained by applicants. Due weight will
also be given to the stated rationale for undertaking this international programme,
level of qualification, ability to communicate clearly, the nature and relevance of
prior professional experience and the manner in which international co-operation
and understanding will be fostered after completion of the programme.
 Third stage: All decisions are sent to EU for approval between February and
May 2016. Outcome of this stage will be released to successful and
unsuccessful candidates in June 2016.
FINANCING THE PROGRAMME:
 The EU commission grants a small number of competitive scholarships to the
highest qualified students fulfilling all above criteria, selected by the consortium.
These scholarships cover tuition fees and contribute to accommodation, travel
and installation costs (depending on which category you fall under - detailed in
section 7).
 Self-financing the programme will require the payment of:
Tuition fees (either €16,000 or € 8,000 dependent on which category you fall into
- detailed in section 7);
Accommodation fees in each university and for the dissertation period
(Approximately €15,000 in total *);
Travel to each partner university (€1000*);
And general day to day living costs (€22,000*).
*These costings are aimed to be a guide and costs may differ for each student. Costs for your
travel and accommodation will be dependent on the quality you require and you are free to
arrange these on your own. You are not for example, obliged to stay at on-campus
accommodation arranged by the institutions. Other costs to be considered are travel from your
home country to Sweden to start the programme and any subsequent travel home at the end of
the programme as well as; Visa cost and; Induction costs.
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WHAT YOU NEED TO INCLUDE IN YOUR APPLICATION:
Please note that incomplete applications (including missing supporting
documents) will not be accepted.
 Complete Application Form (all 10 sections)
 Complete Disability and Ethnicity Form.
 Photocopy evidence of your English language qualifications (originals will be
asked for if your application is successful)
 Copies of your degree transcripts, certificates and/or progress to date (these
must be supported by a certified translation if the original is not in English)
 A personal statement in support of your application (2 x A4 maximum) (section 9
of application form)
 2 reference letters
 A copy of your passport (Candidates with multiple nationalities will have to decide
at application stage which nationality they apply)
 A residence certificate to provide proof of address and show that you reside in
the country and place that you have noted as your address in your application
form (This is so that we can calculate your scholarship amount for travel
according to how far you live from the coordinating institution)
 A copy of your CV (European format)
PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED FORM TO:
erasmusadmissions@roehampton.ac.uk and EMHRPP@roehampton.ac.uk
APPLICATION FORM STARTS ON NEXT PAGE
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Erasmus Mundus Human Rights Policy and Practice
Student Application Form
Please complete in black ballpoint or type.
SECTION 1: PERSONAL DETAILS:
Surname/Family
Name:
Title: Mr Mrs Miss Ms
Forenames/First
Names:
Other
Country of
Permanent
Residence:
Date of birth:
DD
MM
YYYY
Nationality:
Country of Birth:
If you were not born in the UK, have
you ever visited? If so, please provide
the dates:
If you were not born in Spain, have
you ever visited? If so, please provide
the dates:
If you were not born in Sweden, have
you ever visited? If so, please provide
the dates:
If you are resident in any of the 3 countries – UK, Spain or Sweden – please
indicate the country (ies) and the date from which you have been resident
here:
Address:
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Permanent
Address if
2
different:
Postcode/Zip
Code:
Postcode/Zip
Code:
Country:
Country:
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Telephone
Number:
Telephone
Number:
Fax
Number:
Fax Number:
E-mail
Address:
E-mail
Address:
Mobile:
Mobile:
Valid Until:
Uploaded residence certificate required (proof of address).
SECTION 2: EDUCATION
Education – start with your most recent qualifications. If you have not yet received
your award, indicate when you expect to do so.
(Include copies of your degree transcripts, certificates and/or progress to date (these must
be supported by a certified translation if the original is not in English))
Higher Education
Full Title of
Award
Institution
Awarding Body
Dates From/ To
Fulltime/
Parttime
Grade/
Result
SECTION 3: PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
(Include any relevant copies of these qualifications (these must be supported by a certified
translation if the original is not in English))
Title of award
Professional Body
Please continue on a separate sheet if needed.
Uploaded qualifications required
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Date
SECTION 4: PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Relevant Work Experience
Name of
Organisation
Dates From/ To
Position Held
Fulltime/
Parttime
Main Areas of
Responsibility
Please continue on a separate sheet if needed
SECTION 5: ENGLISH LANGUAGE QUALIFICATIONS
(Include evidence of your English language qualifications)
Uploaded qualifications required
TOEFL (Please state if computer based):
Overall Score
Written Score
Date achieved
IELTS:
Overall Score
Reading
Writing
Listening
Speaking
Date achieved
Other English Language Qualifications:
Date achieved:
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SECTION 6: DISSERTATION
Dissertation: Please state your preliminary ideas that you may have
concerning a dissertation topic.
SECTION 7: FINANCE
Are you applying for the Erasmus Mundus scholarship?
Yes
No
If yes, which scholarship Category are you applying for?
Partner Country Category:
Students who come from a country other than an eligible applicant country (therefore,
non-EU) and who are not residents 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 these
countries
Programme country Category :
Students who do not fulfil the Category A criteria above. They are students who are
either residents or have carried out their main activity (studies, training or work) for more
than a total of 12 months over the last five years in one of the EU Members States,
Liechtenstein, Iceland or Norway.
If you do not receive the scholarship will you still take part in the programme
by self-funding your study?
Yes
No
If yes, please indicate how you will finance your study on the programme
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SECTION 8: REFEREES (include 2 reference letters with your application)
Referee 1
Referee 2
Name:
Name:
Address:
Address:
Postcode/Zip
Code:
Postcode/Zip
Code:
Country:
Country:
Telephone
Number:
Telephone
Number:
Fax Number:
Fax Number:
E-mail
Address:
E-mail
Address:
Mobile:
Mobile:
How do you
know this
person?:
How do you
know this
person?:
SECTION 9: PERSONAL STATEMENT
Personal Statement: - describe your academic interests and reasons for applying.
Include details of work experience you consider relevant to your proposed study,
career objectives and relevant non-academic achievements. (Maximum of 2 sides
A4).
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SECTION 10: DECLARATION
a) I certify that the statements made by me on this form are correct
b) I understand that, if admitted to the Erasmus Mundus programme, and if my funds
should at any time during my course prove to be inadequate, the Erasmus Mundus
programme will not be able to provide financial assistance either by grant or by
remission of fees
c) I understand that in signing below I agree to Roehampton University, University
of Deusto and University of Gothenburg processing my personal data (as defined
by the Data Protection Act 1998), for administrative purposes as notified to the
Office of the Information Commissioner.
d) I understand that in signing below I agree that my data may be used (if
proposed/selected for the scholarship) for the purposes of evaluating the Erasmus
Mundus Programme and will be made available to the Agency, the EM National
Structures, the EU Delegations and the Erasmus Mundus Student and Alumni
Association, acting as stakeholders of the programme.
Signature of applicant
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Erasmus Mundus Human Rights Policy and Practice Disability and ethnicity form
This form will be detached by the University and will not be used in the selection process.
Part 1 - Disability
Roehampton University aims to support students with disabilities or specific learning
difficulties with their studies to the best of its ability. More information about Disability
Services and the kind of support they can and cannot provide can be found at:
http://www.roehampton.ac.uk/Disabilities/
Please note: We will require evidence of your disability or medical condition (such as a
letter from your doctor) in order to put support in place. This remains confidential on our files.
Please tick/indicate in the appropriate box below if you wish to record that you have a
disability, or a specific medical condition:
Dyslexia
Asperger’s Syndrome/Autism
Deaf/hard of hearing
Wheelchair user
Mobility difficulties
Mental health difficulties
Blind/partially sighted
An unseen disability or medical condition (e.g. diabetes, epilepsy, asthma)
Please specify:……………………
Any other please give details:…………………………………………………………………..
I agree to the information given above to be passed on by Disability Services as
necessary. I understand that this will enable them to liaise with my Academic department
and other departments within the University to best support me in my studies.
a) I consent to the information given in this supplement being stored electronically within
Roehampton’s Student Information System. I understand that strict rules on security and
confidentiality of data will be observed and the provisions of the Data Protection Act
1998 will apply on the use of and access to information. This consent will cover the
period of my studies at the University unless it is withdrawn by me in writing.
b) I understand that in signing below I agree to University of Roehampton, University of
Deusto and University of Gothenburg processing my personal data (as defined by the
Data Protection Act 1998), for administrative purposes as notified to the Office of the
Information Commissioner.
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c) I understand that in signing below I agree that my data may be used (if proposed/selected for
the scholarship) for the purposes of evaluating the Erasmus Mundus Programme and will be
made available to the Agency, the EM National Structures, the EU Delegations and the
Erasmus Mundus Student and Alumni Association, acting as stakeholders of the programme.
Name:
Date:
Signature:
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