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Thursday, December 30, 2010

Master Scholarships in Space Science and Technology

Overview

Erasmus Mundus Master Course in Space Science and Technology – SpaceMaster, 120 ECTS opens opportunities for all highly qualified students around the world to study space science and technology at an advanced level at six excellent European and two leading third-country universities in a research-oriented environment. The educational cooperation is supported by the associated scientific and industrial organisations. This provides direct contacts with professional research and business sectors, including the following associated members:

- Swedish Institute of Space Physics
- Swedish Space Corporation
- EISCAT Scientific Association
- Honeywell International s.r.o.
- EADS, Innovation Works

During two years of full-time studies the students obtain cross-disciplinary theoretical knowledge and practical skills by using the available scientific facilities such as radar systems, stratospheric balloons, robots, rockets and satellites. Specially organised study visits to European space companies help the students to establish direct contacts with space industry. The Course is given in English. The Master Degree is achieved after successful accomplishment of
120 ECTS. The student who fulfil the requirements for the Master Degree receive a double Master Diploma, i.e. a Diploma certificate from Luleå University of Technology and a Diploma certificate from the second European partner university.


Consortium of Universities responsible for the SpaceMaster Course:

Luleå University of Technology (LTU), Kiruna, Sweden (Coordinating University)
Julius-Maximilians-University Würzburg (JMUW), Germany
Cranfield University (CU), United Kingdom
Czech Technical University (CTU), Prague, Czech Republic
Aalto University, School of Science and Technology (Aalto), Helsinki, Finland
Université Paul Sabatier Toulouse III (UPS), France
University of Tokyo (Todai), Japan
Utah State University (USU), Logan, U.S.A.

Eligibility

Bachelor’s degree or Swedish Kandidatexamen with a minimum of 180 ECTS.

Areas: physics (space, plasma, nuclear, particle, fluid dynamics, aerodynamics), space science, planetology, astronomy, atmospheric science, remote sensing, numerical simulations, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, space engineering, aerospace engineering, robotics, automation, communication, electronics, mechatronics, control theory.

A minimum of 22.5 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) in mathematics at the university level is required.

English language requirements

- TEOFL Paper-based: Score of 4.5 (scale 1-6) in written test and a total score of 575
- Internet-based: Score of 20 (scale 0-30) in written test and a total score of 90
- IELTS Minimum score of 6,5, no band lower than 5,5
- Cambridge ESOL Certificate of Proficiency in English/CPE or Certificate in Advanced English/CAE

Selection Criteria

Applicants who fulfill the eligibility requirements will be admitted to the Course.

For the Erasmus Mundus (EM) scholarships the Consortium performs a ranking of all applicants within Category A and B respectively. The first ten applicants from Category A and first seven applicants from Category B with the highest ranks will receive the EM scholarships. Other eligible applicants will be admitted to the Course without the EM scholarship. They will be placed in reserve with the possibility to receive the EM scholarship in case of drop outs of the EM scholarship holders.

For ranking the following criteria are applied:

1.Study credits (academic grades during BSc or equivalent university studies)
2.University position (according to the Consortium internal ranking list)
3.Practical experience, professional capabilities (participation in experiments and project work, internship and trainee job in related and unrelated to the Course areas, other types of employment, available scientific publications if any. Indicate activity and time period)
4.Overseas experience (studies in European universities outside the home country. Indicate university, activity and time period).

The final rank will be calculated on the base of the achieved points using the four criteria. The applicants are encouraged to reflect all their activities in order to receive as high of a rank as possible.

Erasmus Mundus Scholarships

Erasmus Mundus scholarships will be awarded to students and scholars for each of the five Rounds of SpaceMaster beginning 2010-2014. The scholarships are available for EU and non-EU students. The number of scholarships for each Round will be defined by the EU Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA).

- EM scholarship amount for Category A* is 32000 EUR (after deduction of the tuition fees for 2 years) and includes:

contribution to travel, installation and any other type of costs of 8000 EUR for two years of studies;

monthly allowance of 1000 EUR during 22 study months and 2 months internship at a partner university or associate member during the first year

- EM scholarship amount for Category B** is 15000 EUR (after deduction of the tuition fees for 2 years) and includes:

mobility grant of 3000 EUR for travel to a Third Country partner university;
monthly allowance of 500 EUR during 22 study months and 2 months internship at a partner university or associate member during the first year.

Documents

You must submit the following documents once you have completed your online application:

1.Cover sheet
2.Certificates and diplomas from your previous education (stamped and signed copies)
3.Transcripts of completed courses and academic grades (stamped and signed copies)
Please note: If your degree was awarded in Cameroon, Canada, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Nigeria, Sudan or the USA, your transcript of record must be sent directly from your university. If you include it in this information packet, it will not be accepted.
In addition, certain countries have specific documentation requirements. If you received your degree from Bangladesh, Cameroon, China, France, Germany, India, Nigeria, Nepal, Pakistan, the Phillipines or the United States, you should follow this link in order to see what your special requirements are:
Link to Country specific documentation requirements (via www.studera.nu)
4.Proof of English language skills
Please note: All TOEFL tests must be sent straight from the Educational Testing Service (ETS) and reach University Studies in Sweden by the deadline for submitting documents. The institution code is Sweden 9520 and this must be stated.
5.A copy of the page in your passport with your personal data and photograph or some other document of identification (stamped and signed copies)
6.Curriculum Vitae including academic studies and professional experience
7.Recommendation letters in English from two senior experts in your field of studies (stamped and signed copies)
8.Compulsory Questionnaire Form, including Application for scholarship and Preferences for the Home University during the second year of SpaceMaster (pdf).


Application Deadline

17 January for both EU and non-EU students

Contact Information

For more information contact Mrs. Anette Snällfot-Brändström via e-mail: anesna@ltu.se

or

Dr. Victoria Barabash
Department of Space Science
Luleå University of Technology
Box 812
SE - 981 28 KIRUNA
Sweden
victoria.barabash@ltu.se
Website: www.spacemaster.eu


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