Online Applications

 

 

IMPORTANT!

  1. Download and Read all the necessary materials from the Download Section and Before You apply.
  2. Prepare all the necessary documents in a single pdf file using your full name to upload in the online application form.
  3. Upload separate signed ESIMSAD PREVIOUS INTRA-AFRICA AWARD DECLARATIONpdf

 

 REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION

All documents must be provided in the English language. Each Host University may require additional mandatory documents (e.g. Pre-Acceptance Letter, specific certificates, language test, etc)

  1. MASTER DEGREE-SEEKING
    1. MANDATORY DOCUMENTS:
      1. Two (2) reference letters: One of the references must be from your last project supervisor.
      2. Motivation letters: 1 per Host University. You can apply up to a maximum of 2 Host Universities. If you apply for 2 Host Universities, you must upload 1 motivation letter per each Host University (The 2 letters must be different!)
      3. At most 4-page Curriculum Vitae
      4. Transcript of Records of your Bachelor’s studies
      5. Bachelor’s certificate
      6. Passport or National ID
      7. Previous Intra-Africa/ACP Award Declaration (ESIMSAD PREVIOUS INTRA-AFRICA AWARD DECLARATION)
    2. OTHER DOCUMENTS:
      1. Language certificates. These are mandatory only if required by the Host University
      2. A disadvantaged group supporting documents. These are mandatory only if you state to belong to a disadvantaged group
      3. Target group 2 supporting documents. These are mandatory only if you apply under Target Group 2 (A letter confirming your registration for a postgraduate degree in your home University).
      4. All other documents you consider useful to evaluate your profile.
      5. Pre-acceptance Letter issued by the Host University. All Host Universities require a pre-acceptance letter in order to be evaluated for ESIMSAD Scholarship. If you do not upload this document when submitting your ESIMSAD application, your application will not be considered valid and be excluded.
  2. MASTER CREDIT-SEEKING
    1. MANDATORY DOCUMENTS FOR ALL TARGET GROUPS:
      1. Passport or National ID
      2. Proof of registration at a Master programme in your Home University
      3. Transcript of Records of your Master’s studies
      4. Bachelor’s certificate together with its Transcript of Records
      5. At most 4-page Curriculum Vitae
      6. Motivation letters: 1 per Host University. You can apply up to a maximum of 2 Host Universities. If you apply to 2 Host Universities you must upload 1 motivation per each Host University. The 2 letters must be different!
      7. Two Reference letters: One reference letter from your home institution supervisor
      8. ESIMSAD tentative study plan (your proposed mobility project). In the case you apply for Two Host Universities you must upload Two ESIMSAD tentative study plans (1 per Host University). You must use the template found in the Downloads section, at the top right of this webpage
      9. ESIMSAD PREVIOUS INTRA-AFRICA AWARD DECLARATION(Signed)
    2. OTHER DOCUMENTS:
      1. Language certificates (These are mandatory only if required by the Host University)
      2. A disadvantaged group supporting documents (These are mandatory only if you state to belong to a disadvantaged group)
      3. All other documents you consider useful to evaluate your profile
      4. Pre-acceptance Letter issued by the Host University. All Host Universities require a pre-acceptance letter in order to be evaluated for ESIMSAD Scholarship. If you do not upload this document when submitting your ESIMSAD application, your application will not be evaluated.
  3. DOCTORATE DEGREE-SEEKING
    1. MANDATORY DOCUMENTS:
      1. Passport or National ID
      2. Bachelor’s and Master’s certificates together with their Transcript of Records.
      3. At most 4-page Curriculum Vitae
      4. Motivation letters: 1 per Host University. You can apply up to a maximum of 2 Host Universities. If you apply for 2 Host Universities you must upload 1 motivation per each Host University. The 2 letters must be different!
      5. ESIMSAD Research project proposal. In the case you apply for 2 Host Universities you must upload 2 ESIMSAD Research project proposals (1 per Host University). You must use the template found in the Downloads section, at the top right of this webpage 
      6. Previous Intra-Africa/ACP Award Declaration.
    2. OTHER DOCUMENTS:
      1. Language certificates. These are mandatory only if required by the Host University
      2. A disadvantaged group supporting documents. These are mandatory only if you state to belong to a disadvantaged group
      3. All other documents you consider useful to evaluate your profile
      4. Pre-acceptance Letter issued by the Host University. All Host Universities require a pre-acceptance letter in order to be evaluated for ESIMSAD Scholarship. If you do not upload this document when submitting your ESIMSAD application, your application will not be evaluated.
      5. Reference letters: One of the reference letters must be from your Master supervisor
  4. DOCTORATE CREDIT-SEEKING
    1. MANDATORY DOCUMENTS:
      1. Passport or National ID
      2. Proof of registration at a Ph.D. programme in your Home Institution
      3. Bachelor and Master’s certificate together with their Transcript of Records.
      4. At most 4-page Curriculum Vitae
      5. Previous Intra-Africa/ACP Award Declaration.2 Reference letters: One of the reference letters must be from your Home Institution supervisor
      6. Motivation letters: 1 per Host University. You can apply up to a maximum of 2 Host Universities. If you apply for 2 Host Universities you must upload 1 motivation per each Host University. The 2letters must be different!
      7. ESIMSAD_Research_Project_Proposal_Template (2). If you apply for 2 Host Universities you must upload 2 ESIMSAD Research project proposals (1 per Host University).
    2. OTHER DOCUMENTS:
      1. Transcript of Records of your Ph.D. studies, if any
      2. Language certificates. These are mandatory only if required by the Host University
      3. A disadvantaged group supporting documents. These are mandatory only if you state to belong to a disadvantaged group
      4. All other documents you consider useful to evaluate your profile
      5. Pre-acceptance Letter issued by the Host University. All Host Universities require a pre-acceptance letter in order to be evaluated for ESIMSAD Scholarship. If you do not upload this document when submitting your ESIMSAD application, your application will not be evaluated.
  5. ACADEMIC/ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF EXCHANGE
    1. MANDATORY DOCUMENTS:
      1. Passport or National ID
      2. Proof of registration. This is a certificate issued by your Home University stating that you are an Academic/Administrative Staff employed at your Home University.
      3. Full Curriculum Vitae
      4. For Academic staff only: list of main publications, research projects, titles, and awards received
      5. For Administrative staff only: description of the position covered, tasks and responsibilities
      6. Motivation letters: 1 per Host University. You can apply up to a maximum of 2 Host Universities. If you apply for 2 Host Universities you must upload 1 motivation per each Host University. The 2 letters must be different!
      7. Reference letters: at least one issued by the Head of your Department/Office responsible to approve your leave.
      8. ESIMSAD Work plan proposal. If you apply for 2 Host Universities you must upload Two ESIMSAD work plan proposals (1 per Host University). 
      9. Previous Intra-Africa/ACP Award Declaration.
    2. OTHER DOCUMENTS:
      1. Language certificates. These are mandatory only if required by the Host University
      2. A disadvantaged group supporting documents. These are mandatory only if you state to belong to a disadvantaged group
      3. All other documents you consider useful to evaluate your profile 
      4. Pre-acceptance Letter issued by the Host University. All Host Universities require a pre-acceptance letter in order to be evaluated for ESIMSAD Scholarship. If you do not upload this document when submitting your ESIMSAD application, your application will not be evaluated 

 The 5th  Cohort deadline will be: 15 June 2024

The Application is open