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Neu Rasmus
Neu Rasmus
Neu Rasmus
Excellent proficiency in English is required. As the classes are taught in English, candidates must meet
the required standards.
Educational background
Neuroscience has to be provided by candidates with a Bachelor's degree in another subject (chemistry,
physics, computer science).
A solid basic knowledge in the following fields is required: general cell biology, basics of chemistry and
biochemistry, physics and math.
A Candidate who is currently enrolled in the last year of Bachelor at the time of application is
allowed to apply, provided - in case he/she is admitted - he/she submits a proof of graduation before the
Neurasmus programme starts, i.e. before August.
The Neurasmus Consortium offers a diversity of expertise that covers all fields of modern neuroscience:
from neurogenetics and neurogenomics, cellular and molecular neurobiology, neurophysiology,
neurophotonics, physiology and pathophysiology of neural plasticity, to medical neurosciences. All
partners are sites of excellence in neuroscience and have a proven track record of close collaboration.
Students who spent the first year in Gttingen have to validate their research project in Gttingen during
Semester 4 (the research project can be conducted in Gttingen or elsewhere) to validate Gttingen's
degree.
Literature Survey
In addition to core and advanced courses, students have to take a course entitled 'Literature survey', in
which they study, discuss and report on a list of foundational research papers in Neuroscience, write a
research proposal related to their future thesis or another research project, and learn to write a scientific
paper. When required, the literature survey can be supervised by the thesis director.
If the Literature survey is taken in one place during semester 1 or 2 (part of year 1 core curriculum), it will
not take place in Semester 3 (no redundancy). Courses for the equivalent amount of ECTS will then be
offered to students.
Finding a lab
Regarding research projects (lab rotations/ Master thesis), students are invited to identify lab
supervisors and research fields of interest through internship placement offers available among the
different partner universities or through personal initiative if placement offers do not match their interest.
Personal Training
During the two-year Master Program, the students will have to attend at least two of the partner
institutions
in
two
different
European
countries.
At the application stage, students decide the main Track they want to go through, which defines 1st year
mobility. The Board of Education agree on the 1st, 2nd or 3rd wish according to the selection ranking and
intake capacity of partner institutions.
Students will have to attend at least two of the partner institutions in two different European
countries that must be different from the country where the student obtained his/her last degree.
Each mobility period must include an amount of study/research or equivalent (e.g. field work,
laboratory activities, work placement or thesis research, etc.) corresponding to at least: 15 ECTS credits
for mobility in a third-country or 30 ECTS for mobility in a European country
JOINT MEETINGS
Welcome days in Bordeaux
The Neuramus Program starts with a compulsory 4-day introduction session in Bordeaux at the end
of August. The orientation week gathers the newcomers only who get to know each other with social
activities and are introduced to the Neurasmus Program expectations, European academic practice and
ethical standards. They also receive comprehensive practical support from Representatives of the
different partner universities to prepare their mobility and the Neurasmus Office helps the students to go
through mandatory main administrative issues:
Signature of the Student Agreement, i.e. the contract between the Student and the Consortium.
Annual Workshop
A common workshop is organized each year, gathering year 1 and year 2 students, and teaching staff.
Workshops are driven by hot topics, neuroscience presentations by volunteered students, and dedicated
to extensive debriefing and quality assessing and improvement of the program. Location and dates are
communicated in October each year.
Closing Ceremony
A Closing Ceremony will be organized at the end of the program.
# 2014// 27-29.08
# 2013// 27-30.08
# 2012// 21-24.08
# 2011// 23-26.08
Annual Workshops
# 2015// 07-10.07, Amsterdam
# 2014// 10-15.07, Berlin
# 2013// 01-05.07, Coimbra
# 2012// 11-13.07, Barcel
LANGUAGE TRAINING
The Program includes intensive language training in at least 2 European languages of the
Neurasmus academic partners:
Dutch
German
French
Portuguese
In order to boost their integration in the host country, students will receive local languages courses in the
two first universities of study.
Although students are required to follow the proposed courses, these courses are not subject to
examination (no ECTS). The aim is to develop student personal skills and enhance their adaptability to
local life. Students are introduced to the basics and provided with the necessary skills for everyday life.
These courses are designed for beginners in the local language. Adaptations are made for students who
already master one of the proposed languages. Those who are more advanced are integrated upon
request in already existing language course offered to regular international students.
Discipline
Students will be abided by the rules and regulations stipulated by the Erasmus Mundus Program in
the Neurasmus Student Agreement at the time of joint enrolment. The Neurasmus Student Agreement
is a mandatory contract required by the EACEA that has to be signed by the enrolled student and the
Program coordinator at the start of the Program. Students will have to attend courses assiduously and
follow Personal Training Plan including the mandatory mobility inherent to the program, with the objective
of successfully passing examinations and completing a Master thesis.
Examination regulations
if she/he withdraws from an examination without such a reason after it has begun or,
if she/he fails to hand in written work within the established time limit,
if she/he attempts to influence her/his performance in any examination through deception or the
use of disallowed means or if she/he attempts to interfere with the normal course of the examination.
In the case of illness , a candidate must present an official medical attestation issued by a practicing
physician. If the reason(s) given are accepted, a new date for an examination will be set.
Diploma
Following the successful completion the 2-year program, students are awarded a multiple diploma i.e.
the original diploma of at least two universities where the student has completed his/her studies,
provided the mobility scheme meets local requirements for the degree delivery.
Any mobility that does not match the min. local requirements set by a partner institution for its full-degree
delivery is considered as a simple mobility, i.e. non-diploma awarding mobility. The partner institution will
issue a mobility certificate.
Board of Education
Select committee:
Management Team
in collaboration with Maaike Leusden, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (NL) (ENC Network)
Associated Partners
Ombudsperson
access to all Neurasmus courses and workshops delivered under the Main Study Track and
Student Personal Training Plan
assistance from the student services of the partner universities in accordance with regulations of
student services,
Amount
Irrespective of the chosen study track:
Insurance coverage
The Neurasmus Consortium concluded a partnership with the Marsh Company, which delivers
the Erasmus Mundus Insurance Scheme 2 (EMIS 2). Students will be provided with detailed
information and individual contracts during the welcome days.
Please
read
carefully
the admission
criteria, eligibility
criteria
for
EMMC
scholarships and application conditions for self-funded candidates before submitting the application
form online. Additional information is available in our FAQ section.
List of attachments
Documents
a recent photo
Passport type
a strongly convincing
letter of motivation
No more than 1000 words. The motivation letter must include the following
information:
1) Reasons for choosing Neurosciences,
2) Reasons for choosing the Neurasmus Track indicated as 1st
choice in the application form (see Track descriptions here).
a Europass Curriculum
Vitae 'CV'
a recent English
Certificate
In case the exam takes place after the Neurasmus application deadline,
you need to provide a Proof of registration to the exam by the deadline,
and you will have to transmit the exam results by January 1st, the latest.
(Read language requirements here)
In case you are not graduated yet, please provide an official enrolment
certificate.
Should include all grades obtained during the 3-4 years of Bachelor and
information about the grading scale
2 recommendation
letters by two academics
and/or professional
bodies.
No more than two pages per reference letter, written in English, including
the referees signature, presenting on institutional headed paper and
bearing an institutional stamp/seal.
optional: GRE
certificate(Graduate
Record Examinations)
TRACKS
60 ECTS
AMSTERDAM
Neurobiology and Neurogenetics
Semester 3
Advanced courses
30 ECTS
BORDEAUX
Neural Plasticity
BERLIN
Medical Neuroscience
Semester 4
Master Thesis
30 ECTS
BORDEAUX
BERLIN
COIMBRA
60 ECTS
COIMBRA
Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology
Semester 3
Advanced courses
30 ECTS
AMSTERDAM
From Neurogenomics to Clinical Neurosciences
BORDEAUX
Neural Plasticity
BERLIN
Medical Neurosciences
Semester 4
Master Thesis
30 ECTS
AMSTERDAM
BORDEAUX
BERLIN
90 ECTS
GTTINGEN
Semester 3
Advanced courses
30 ECTS
BORDEAUX
Semester 4
Master Thesis
30 ECTS
No industrial placement
GTTINGEN
AMSTERDAM
BORDEAUX
COIMBRA
BERLIN
60 ECTS
BERLIN
Neurobiology and Neuropathology
Semester 3
Advanced courses
30 ECTS
AMSTERDAM
From Neurogenomics to Clinical Neurosciences
BORDEAUX
Neural Plasticity
Semester 4
Master Thesis
30 ECTS
AMSTERDAM
BORDEAUX
COIMBRA
Core courses
30 ECTS
AMSTERDAM
Neurogenetics
Semester 2
30 ECTS
BORDEAUX
Neural Plasticity
Year 2
60 ECTS
LAVAL
Neuroimaging
60 ECTS
BORDEAUX
Neural Plasticity
Semester 3
Advanced courses
30 ECTS
AMSTERDAM
From Neurogenomics to Clinical Neurosciences
BERLIN
Medical Neuroscience
GTTINGEN
Semester 4
Master Thesis
30 ECTS
AMSTERDAM
BERLIN
GTTINGEN
Eligibility criteria
Candidates can apply for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship to the Erasmus Mundus Action 1 joint program
(EMMC) of their choice but:
The number of applications must be limited to maximum three different joint programs (EMMC
and EMJD together) ;
Individuals who have already benefited from an EMMC scholarship are not eligible for a second
scholarship in order to follow the same or another EMMC ;
Students benefiting from an EMMC scholarship cannot benefit from another Community grant
while pursuing their Erasmus Mundus masters studies ;
EMMC student's scholarships are awarded exclusively for a full-time enrolment in one of the
course editions.
Nationality rule: no more than two of the students selected for an Erasmus Mundus Master
Course scholarship should have the same nationality.
Amount:
candidate:
The amount of money awarded to Category A ERASMUS MUNDUS scholarship recipients will be:
SELF FUNDED
The Neurasmus Program welcomes each year a max. number of 20 students. According to the number of
scholarships delivered by the European Commission each year, a few places will be available under the
Self-funding scheme. The number of places is published by early February each year.
as
non-scholarship
holders.
Eligibility criteria
Candidates can apply under a selffunding scheme, but:
They understand that they will have to pay the Neurasmus participation costs and they can
expect no financial assistance from the Erasmus Mundus Program. Neurasmus participation costs do not
cover any living or travel expense.
He/she fulfil the Neurasmus admission criteria ; Any submitted application under a self-funding
scheme will be revised and debated by the Selection Committee, considering the academic selection
criteria set for scholarship holders. The academic level of non-scholarship holders must match the level of
the selected applicants who applied for a scholarship.
His/her ranking among the candidates allows him/her to obtain a place in one Neurasmus partner
university ;
Candidates who applied for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship, but obtained a position on the
Reserve List, are authorized to apply under a self funding scheme. The decision to apply as self funded
student will not affect their position on the reserve list, on the condition that if the Neurasmus Program
finally offers them an Erasmus Mundus scholarship, they need to cancel any other EU Community
scholarship applications.
Selection process
The selection campaign is in two rounds.
The 1st round is a preselection stage. Applications are reviewed and ranked according to the following
criteria: academic grades, motivation, references and English proficiency.
In case your application is among the best ranked and thus selected for the second selection
round, you will be contacted by the Selection Committee for a final face-to-face interview through
the Internet.
Candidates applying for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship: interviews will be performed between the last
week of January and the first week of February; Candidates applying under a self-funding scheme:
interviews will be performed during March/April.
Results
Official application results for the admission exercise are expected to be available in May. Applicants
will be notified of the application results by email once it is available. Results will NOT be released
through any telephone enquiries.
The Neurasmus Selection is a fair competitive process. Due to the limited places available and the high
number of applications, the Selection Committee has to be very selective. However, in case of nonselection and if you have grounds to believe that your application file, although complete, has not been
processed through the selection procedure, you may ask for further details by writing directly to the
Neurasmus Head Office: neurasmus@u-bordeaux2.fr