Marshall Plan Scholarship Austria

Francoise SidimeLSAMP International Program – Summer 2015

Fransids@gmail.com

Marshall Plan Scholarship• The Marshall Plan scholarship - An academic

exchange program that finances scholarships and fellowships for academic exchange between Austria & U.S

• Collaboration with universities of applied sciences (LSAMP) & TU Graz

• Undergraduate :€ 3000• Masters :€ 6000• PhD :€ 10,000

• Minimum stay: 3 months

Application Procedure• Scholarship announcement (April & October )– TU Graz• 2-3 students nominated by Dr. Brathwaite – LSAMP• Nominated students will receive an access code for the

online-application• Contact person in TU Graz: Katrin Landfahrer

Resume Research project Transcript Signed letter of acceptance by PI with dates (Proof of VISA)

• Application deadline: October 31, 2014

Identity Card – TU Graz

Marshall Plan Scholarship requirements

• Once accepted……..

• Sign a contract – binding• First installment wired to US account• Conduct research for a minimum of 3 months• Submit a 20+ paged report• Report published online• Last installment wired to US account

• Possible Invitation to present research….

Marshall Plan Scholarship Award Ceremony – Austria

MPS Recipient - 2012

MPS Ceremony – Discuss your research!

Oral Presentation – Former MPS recipient

Oral Presentation – Former MPS recipient

Requirements…• Travel insurance• Signed medical form/physical• Leave copies of Passport/emergency contact –

LSAMP Permanent Residents – Visa

• Acceptance letter from TU Graz• Support letter from LSAMP• Flight• Health insurance• Accommodation letter - Austria

Schengen Visa

Technical University of Graz – TU Graz

UNI - GRAZ

Criminology Center – Uni Graz

Research in LKH Hospital

Research in LKH Hospital

Research – Graz universities

TU Graz – Summer Poster Presentation 2013

TU Graz – Summer Poster Presentation 2013

Benefits of doing research in Graz - Austria

• Student tuition – exempted (except EU fees)• Affordable Hostels: All inclusive rent• Close proximity to Uni Graz/TU Graz• Lab techniques• Easy travel through Europe• Networking – international• Culture

Hostel life – Networking!!

ÖJAB-HausSteiermark: 4 Liebiggasse, Graz 8010 Austria

Travelling in Europe Transportation: •Train: OeBB•Bus: Eurobus•Flights: Air Berlin, Flyniki, Austrian Airways

Countries:•Hungary (Budapest), Czech Republic (Prague), France, Switzerland, Germany, Italy,

Austria:•Vienna•Salzburg: Sound of Music•Graz: Chocolate factory• Opera house

Prague Conference – Czech Republic

Czech Republic - Prague

Prague Conference – Czech Republic

Czech Republic - Prague

Research in Austria – EuropeSocial Networking - Budapest

Budapest - House of Parliament

Budapest - Castle

Budapest – House of Parliament

Rome - Italy

Salzburg Austria – Sound of Music Tour

Maastrich Conference – The Netherlands

Maastrich Conference – The Netherlands

Amsterdam – Netherlands

Amsterdam – Netherlands

Paris- France

Paris - France

Paris - France