Erasmus Mundus Human Rights Policy and Practice
Visiting Scholar Application Form – Guidance Notes
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 30th April 2016
The EM HRPP visiting scholar initiative aims to bring together researchers and professionals
from a range of settings and with a common interest in the field of Human Rights Policy and
Practice.
This will be both an opportunity to engage with different ideas and research findings in
relation to Human Rights, and an opportunity to network with colleagues from a wide range
of countries.
There will be a particular emphasis put on what expertise you can bring to support the
students studying on this programme.
Procedures and key dates:
Applications should be submitted to EMHRPP@roehampton.ac.uk and
Erasmusadmissions@roehampton.ac.uk by 30th April 2016.
Authors will receive an email notifying them of the results by 30th June 2016.
VISITING SCHOLAR ROLE:
 Network with staff and students – creating opportunities for further institutional
networking and collaboration.
 Take part in activities for engagement with students and staff.
 Contribute to seminars/talks at the institution(s) for students and staff.
 Conduct a short research project and write a report of the experiences and
research during the time.
 Act as a critical friend – interacting with and supporting students.
 Be invited/encouraged to present a paper on an area related to their area of
interest and expertise.
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
 Proof of academic contribution at a University or educational institution, with the
proficiency to lecture at Masters Level and in English.
 Publication at academic level
 Professional/academic experience in the field of Human Rights.
 Relevant academic qualifications.
 Outstanding academic and/or professional experience to bring added value to
delivery of Erasmus Mundus Masters Course
 Commitment to actively participate in EMHRPP (the programme) activities
 Be willing and able to spend minimum 2 weeks and maximum 3 months in one or
more partner HEIs on the programme.
PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED FORM TO:
erasmusadmissions@roehampton.ac.uk and EMHRPP@roehampton.ac.uk
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Visiting Scholar Application Form
Please complete in black ballpoint or type.
SECTION 1: PERSONAL DETAILS:
Surname/Family
Name:
Title: Dr Mr Mrs Miss Ms
Forenames/First
Names:
Other
Country of
Permanent
Residence:
Date of birth:
Nationality:
Country of Birth:
Address:
Permanent
Address if
different:
Postcode/Zip
Code:
Postcode/Zip
Code:
Country:
Country:
Telephone
Number:
Telephone
Number:
Fax Number:
Fax Number:
E-mail
Address:
E-mail
Address:
Mobile:
Mobile:
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SECTION 2: EDUCATION
Education – start with your most recent qualifications.
(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
Continued
Professional
Development
PHD level
Masters level
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SECTION 3: PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Current position held
at an educational
institution/University:
Name of
Organisation
Dates From/
To
Main Areas of
Responsibility
Please continue on a separate sheet if needed.
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SECTION 4: ENGLISH LANGUAGE QUALIFICATIONS
(Include evidence of your English language qualifications if English is not your main
language)
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:
SECTION 5: PROPOSED PROGRAMME OF MOBILITY
Please indicate where you wish to visit:
United Kingdom (University of Roehampton, London, England)
Spain (University of Deusto)
Sweden (University of Gothenburg)
Please explain your choice(s) above:
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SECTION 6: RESEARCH
Please advise your research interests (including any publications,
consultancy, seminars etc.)
Please provide a brief description of the short piece of research you wish to
undertake:
Please indicate how you intend to contribute to the work carried out in one or
more of the partner institutions, what can you offer to students and staff? (at
Roehampton, Deusto and Gothenburg) :
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SECTION 7: REFEREES (include 1 reference letter with your application)
Referee 1
Name:
Address:
Postcode/Zip Code:
Country:
Telephone Number:
Fax Number:
E-mail Address:
Mobile:
How do you know this
person?:
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SECTION 8: DECLARATION
a) I certify that the statements made by me on this form are correct
b) 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.
c) I understand that in signing below I agree that my data may be used if
proposed/selected for the programme team as a scholar 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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