Application procedure summary

1. Read carefully about the BIOPHAM programme and see if you are eligible to apply .
2. Check if you are a student coming from a “EU Member State or Third Country associated to the programme” or from a “Third Country not associated to the programme“ - check it out here
   Important note: The students who are residents or have carried out their main activity (studies, training or work) for more than a total of 12 months over the last 5 years in any “EU Member State or Third Country associated to the programme” will be considered as a “EU Member State or Third Country associated to the programme” candidate. The 5-years reference period for this 12 months rule is calculated backwards as from the submission deadline of applying for an EMJM student scholarship.
3. Create your personal account on the eMundus Application, then follow the instructions that are given by the Application.
4. Collect and upload all the documents required for your application on that website.
5. Nominate two persons who will act as referees as the reference letters must come directly from your referees. The referees will directly receive an email from the platform, on their professional email address with instructions to upload their recommendation letter. Do not wait for the last minute, as collecting the letters from the referees takes time.
6. Check that all your documents are uploaded.
7. Do not forget to validate, otherwise your unsubmitted application will not be evaluated.

INFORMATION TO BE FILLED ONLINE

Personal details (name, address, email…), previous higher education records, professional experience, language proficiency, and Contact details of 2 referees

Your motivation to join the master: Emphasize why you chose this specific master and why it fits with your academic background; if you already hold a master degree, justify why you want/need to validate a second master; if you stopped your studies, justify why you want/need to be back to studies.

Your career objectives: Explain your professional goals in both short and long-term perspective; specify your wish to apply for a PhD or to enter the job market and precise in which fields.

Your mobility in the programme: Your mobility choices (Track 1, 2 or 3) must be justified according to your academic background and your career objectives.

Required documents TO BE UPLOADED :

The following documents in a PDF format will have to be uploaded:

• Copy of your diploma(s) / Degree(s) certificate(s) (add an English translation if applicable) or enrolment certificate from your university (for last year students)
• Copy of transcript of records for your whole Degree (since the first year of your Bachelor studies) and a grading scale (add an English translation if applicable). If your ranking doesn’t appear on the transcript of records, a letter of your university attesting your ranking in the class
• Copy of official language certificate attesting language skills in English (such as a recognised English test or an official letter from your University attesting that English is/was the medium of instruction of your higher education). See “Who can apply?”
• Passport (or valid ID document)
• Certificate of current and exact place of residence (see IMPORTANT NOTICE)

The purpose of the certificate of residence is to prove your current place of residence, i.e your current postal address. Therefore, your name and your own address need to appear on the document as well as the date of issuance of the document.

• Declaration of honor

In this Declaration, you certify that: 1) All information and documents provided in the BIOPHAM Application Form are complete, true and accurate. 2) You hold an undergraduate/bachelor degree or equivalent in the requested field of study, or you will hold it at the time of enrolment. 3) You have not benefited in the past from an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree (EMJMD) scholarship or an Erasmus Mundus Master Course/Joint Doctorate scholarship.  The template can be downloaded here.

• Curriculum Vitae (3 pages maximum)

It is possible to use the Europass CV template

Your CV which should mention the following information:

• The precise dates of your studies and experiences (months + year)
• Education: for each diploma, mention the precise specialization, give your GPA / ranking / distinctions, give a list of the main courses you studied
• Professional experience: for internships (or professional experiences), indicate the place of internship, the title and name of your supervisor as well as the subject
• Acquired experience including experimental or numerical laboratory skills
• Participation in projects, contests or conferences
• Prizes / scholarships or any other distinctions
• References of articles or other scientific productions at national or international level
• Language and computer skills and certifications

You do not need to provide a motivation letter. You will be asked to explain your motivation on the application platform by answering a few questions.