Summer Programs for BGU Students

​Radboud Summer School 2019

Radboud University, one of the leading academic centers of excellence in the Netherlands is offering BGU Ph.D. students 14 Erasmus+ grants to participate in the Summer School, 10 of which can only be used for the July courses. In 2018 over 650 participants from 85 different countries joined the courses.
All of the courses are taught in English by renowned academics. The list of courses for 2019 is available at:

https://www.ru.nl/radboudsummerschool/application/erasmus/information-erasmus-scholarships/

Applications will be evaluated by a BGU internal committee. Preference is given to students in the second year of their Ph.D. studies, who have passed their Ph.D. candidacy exam.
Nominated students will be notified. Please note that the final decision of acceptance is by Radboud University.

To apply please complete the internal form and include a written recommendation by your supervisor https://www.tfaforms.com/4721848

The application should be submitted by March 3, 2019.
If you have questions please contact Judith Saban,  OIAA@bgu.ac.il ​

1. Queen Mary Summer School Update
   Queen Mary School is now accepting applications for our 2019 Summer Programme, at Queen Mary University of London.
   We are offering 18 courses for 2019 intake in a range of different disciplines such as archaeology, law, politics, migration, physics, computer science, chemistry, business, finance, literature, global Shakespeare and Chinese language. To get further information on the courses please see QM website or 2019 Summer School brochure.
   Our 2018 student feedback was outstanding, 100% of our students said they would recommend the programme to a friend. I think students particularly enjoyed how we used the city as our classroom and we took them on lots of academically led field trips and industry visits. Take a look at what our students thought of their time with us in our Summer School video.
   As a valued partner, we would like to offer your students a 10% discount off the tuition fee for the summer school. If 10 or more students attend they are eligible for a 20% discount off the tuition fee. All students from partner institutions are exempt from the £50 application fee.
   
   
2. KU Summer Schools 2019
    WFI International Summer School „Firms in Society“ 2019
   Ingolstadt - July 29 - August 9, 2019 / Up to 10 ECTS points
   Students attend high-class courses on the role of firms in society, experience real world business insights with entrepreneurial champions, gain a deeper insight into German and especially Bavarian culture and visit famous Neuschwanstein Castle. Part of the program are several firm visits (AUDI, LEDvance, Bauer Group, brigk). Prof. Jennifer Brown from the prestigious Sauder School of Business will give a keynote on The Economics of (Mis)behavior The WFI Summer School focuses on Master students but each time we have accepted a few very good advanced Bachelor students. The required language level in English is B2. Students can obtain up to 10 ECTS points (4 modules at 2,5 ECTS points each). We will publish the module descriptions of the summer school courses in spring. This will allow students to have the course recognition checked at their home university in advance. We offer students of our partner universities a 50% discount on course fees but all participants have to pay the social fees (150€) as these cover the costs for trips etc. So if your students register before February 15, 2019, they will only be charged 355 € for two weeks of an outstanding program!
   
   In order to strengthen our cooperation and friendship, we have a special offer your students: we could waive the course fees for at least one of your students so he/she would only have to pay the social fees (150€).
   Scholarships might be available. Further information will follow in December.
   As the Summer School modules do not overlap with our university’s exam period, incoming exchange students are also welcome to apply for the Summer School!
   The website http://www.ku.de/wwf/international/wfi-summer-school/ contains details about all the aspects of the program, including student testimonials from participants of the summer school 2018.
   Attached please find the flyer for the WFI Summer School 2019.
   
   KU Summer School 2019
   Eichstätt - July 22 - August 14, 2019 / Up to 6 ECTS points
   Its beauty and quiet atmosphere make Eichstätt the best place for students from around the world who would like to learn or improve their German, experience German culture and have a good time!
   The program is for students of German or social sciences, but also for professionals. We offer courses for complete beginners as well as for participants with a good to advanced knowledge of German.
   The “classic” KU Summer School 2019 will include an intensive German language course in the mornings and the following German-taught academic courses in the afternoons:
    Bavarian dance
    German Pronunciation Training
    German for Soccer Players
    Bavarian Beer Culture
    Scenic Play and Community Music - Making Music and Singing together
    German Songs
   Furthermore, we will go on excursions to important Bavarian sites such as the medieval town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, or we will go on a cruise on the Danube river to discover the well-known Altmühl natural park and Danube valley.
   The early bird registration deadline is February 28, 2019.
   For further information .
   To both summer schools .
   Please keep in mind that the early bird registration deadlines vary: Ingolstadt – February 15, 2019 / Eichstätt – February 29, 2019.
        
   

3. Prague Summer School of Journalism 2019
   This program is intended mainly for Bachelor’s and Master’s degree students. The Summer School programme will be interesting for students of communication studies, international studies, political studies, sociological studies, and other related fields.

4. Summer Programs at Oxford (for ages 19-25)
   
   
5. Summer School at TU Berlin
   
   
6. Study Abroad in Kyoto (Japan)
   
   
7. International Summer University programs at University of Tartu in Estonia
   
   
8. The University of Cyprus offers an International Summer Schools in Peace and Conflict Studies at the Department of Social and Political Sciences.
   
   
9. HFU-Summer School programme 2018 for international students: “White Water Management – Learning Management in a new way”, at Hochschule Furtwangen University in Germany
   This summer school teaches relevant management principles in an action-orientated outdoor & white water kayaking environment of the canton Ticino in Switzerland from the 3-10 August 2018. Course language is English. https://www.hfu-summerschool.com/
   
   
10. Sichuan University the Belt and Road Initiative Scholarship: The Sichuan University the Belt and Road Initiative Scholarship is available to students from the countries along the One Belt that runs from Europe through Central and Western Asia and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road, which will connect China with Southeast Asian countries, Africa and Europe. The purpose of the scholarship is to allow more international students to learn while living in China and experiencing its culture, bridging the gap between China and other countries.
    Students Who Apply:
    Students who are working towards their Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree, or visiting scholars
    Scholarship Details:
    Undergraduate: RMB 20,000 per annum (tuition, accommodation and insurance fees will not be covered)
    Graduate and visiting scholar: Full Scholarship (covers tuition, accommodation and insurance fees with a monthly allowance of RMB 3,000)
    
    Doctorate: Full Scholarship (covers tuition, accommodation and insurance fees with a monthly allowance of RMB 3,500
    Placements for 2017(Israel): 20 for undergraduate, 10 for graduate, 5 for doctorate (placements are adjustable based on funds each year)
    
    Programs: 
    
     Undergraduate:
    • Stomatology in English
    • Clinical Medicine in English (MBBS)
    • Software Engineering in English
    • Civil Engineering in English
    • Chinese Economy in English
    • Energy and Environment in English
    • Tourism Culture and Management of China in English
    • Public Management in English
    • China Studies in English
    • Information Security in English
    • Business Analytics in English
    • Medical Informatics and Engineering in English
    • International Business Management in English
     Pls:If applicants want to apply for other undergraduate programs offered by Sichuan University which are only taught in Chinese, they have to pass HSK 5.
    
    Master Programs:
     Programs other than those taught in English from School of Business, School of Mathematics, School of History, Culture and Tourism, School of Architecture and Environment are all taught in Chinese, applicants have to pass HSK 5.
    
     PhD Programs:
     Programs other than those taught in English from School of History, Culture and Tourism, School of Architecture and Environment, School of West China College of Preclinical Medicine and Forensic Medicine are all taught in Chinese, applicants have to pass HSK 5.
    
    Application deadline: application is welcomed all the year round, but there are only two entries each year, Spring and Fall semester, those who apply in Spring may only be admitted for Fall semester, and vice-versa.
    
    Application Requirements:
     1. Citizens of the countries alongside Belt and Road Initiative
     2. Application form for “THE BELT&ROAD INITIATIVE” scholarship
     (Pls. a: Download from: http://www.sculx.cn/download.asp
     B: attachment) 3. Copy of passport
     4. Physical Examination Certificate 
     5. HSK certificate (required for applicants applying Chinese taught programs)
     6. Official transcripts, and its authorized translation in Chinese or English
     7. Research plan  
    
     Application process
     1. Fill the Application form for “THE BELT&ROAD INITIATIVE” scholarship which can be download from http://www.sculx.cn/download.asp ( I already downloaded it, please see the attachment)
     2. Send the filled form and materials as follow to nic8203@scu.edu.cn 
       • Copy of passport
       • Physical Examination Certificate 
       • HSK certificate (required for applicants applying Chinese taught programs)
       • Official transcripts, and its authorized translation in Chinese or English
       • Research plan 
     3. Those materials will be sent to applied colleges and department. After comprehensive reviews, colleges will decide whether accept the applications or not around one month. 
     4. This scholarship is not available for student who only wants to study Chinese. But student who passed HSK 5 can apply to study Chinese literature or Chinese culture in college of literature and journalism.
    
    Contact：
    Tel：0086-28-85407199
    Fax：0086-28-85462992
    Mail: nic8203@scu.edu.cn Ms. Zhou Yanmei
    Website: www.sculx.cn
    Add: Overseas Students Office, Sichuan University, No.24 South Section 1, Yihuan Road, Chengdu, Sichuan, P.R.China 610065
    
    
11. Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM) is offering almost 100 postdoctoral positions linked to the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship Actions (IF-MSCA) within Horizon 2020.
    What are the MSCA Individual Fellowships? 
    IF-MSCA is a mobility program funded by the EC which aims to contribute to the professional development of researchers, not only on academic-related but also on other cross-cutting issues, helping to improve their future employability. Salary conditions in relation to the cost of living in Spain are very competitive, with a gross salary of about € 50,000.​
    Search for an IF-MSCA position at UCM