Europe: Erasmus Mundus Grants, Masters in Journalism and Media within Globalization
Introduction
Journalism is undergoing a fundamental transformation. Developments in technology, politics and society are increasingly putting the media industries and the profession of journalism at the centre of people's attempt to make sense of what is happening in the world around them. The Erasmus Mundus Masters degree explores the practice and performance of journalism and the media in the context of a new environment brought about by globalization, modernization, commercialisation and professional developments. The scheme offers a unique educational experience. You will study in three European countries. You will be able to specialize in one of three distinct areas of journalism: war and conflict, business and finance and citizenship. You will be part of a group of 40 students selected from a pool of candidates from around the world. You will be part of a network of classmates that draws on a variety of experience and knowledge and meet the global ambitions of the degree. The Erasmus Mundus program in Journalism and Media seeks to produce alumni who will shape the future of global journalism.
The degree scheme brings together five leading European institutions in the journalism and media education, combining the best academic research and teaching from the different national educational cultures. The program aims to prepare students for the challenge of working in the new global information society. Globalization is penetrating cultural and social borders around the world and simultaneously reinvigorating smaller regions and feelings of local identity. Political and social power is taking on new dimensions. Cultural awareness and misunderstanding are growing. Journalism is at the centre of these changes.
- Politically, states in Europe are coming together and falling apart at the same time. Journalists need new tools to understand and to interpret the processes of integration and disintegration.
- Economically, a global world market is creating growth and havoc at the same time. Journalists need tools to be able to describe it in clear language.
- Socially, people are getting connected in new ways through modern technologies. Journalism is the crucial field in a network society.
- Culturally, there is increasing onus on the media and journalism to explain differences and similarities between peoples and societies.
The focus of the Erasmus Mundus Masters in Journalism and Media is to give participants the intellectual tools for a new and better understanding of reporting the global challenge.
Stipends
Non-Eu candidates:
Excellent students from Non-EU-Countries are supported in their application foran individual Erasmus Mundus stipend by the European Commission. For this kindof stipends only participants of Erasmus Mundus Masters programmes can apply.This programme is expected to be granted a pool of 26 stipends with 13 stipendsfor excellent candidates from Non-EU countries in general, and 13 stipends forAsian students. These 13 asian windows stipends are: 5 stipends for candidatesfrom India; 2 stipends for candidates from China, 1 stipend for a candidate fromMalaysia, 1 stipend for a candidate from Thailand, and 4 stipends for candidatesfrom other Asian countries like Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, EastTimor, Indonesia, Laos, Maldives, Mongolia, Nepal, North Korea, Pakistan, Philippines,Sri Lanka or Vietnam. Each stipend is 42,000 euro for the whole study programme.Please indicate in the application form whether you would like to apply for anErasmus Mundus stipend. The Board of Studies for this Erasmus Mundus Mastersmakes a prioritized list and organises the application to the European Commissionwho decides on the grants.
Definition:
Eligible beneficiaries for an Erasmus Mundus stipend: Third-country graduatestudents who is a national of a third country other than those from EEA-EFTAstates and candidate countries for accession to the European Union; who has alreadyobtained a first higher education degree; who is not resident of any of the MemberStates or the participating countries; who has not carried out his or her mainactivity (studies, work, etc.) for more than a total of 12 months over the lastfive years in any of the Member States or the participating countries; and whohas been accepted to register or is registered in an Erasmus Mundus Masters Course.
EU-candidates:
There are no Erasmus Mundus stipends for EU nationals. However, each EU countryhas different national stipends which may be applied for. Erasmus Socrates stipendsmay also be applied for. This can only be done for one year of the course whichis planned to be the last year.
Application:
See the general application form on this website
Scholarships
The EU Commission grants scholarships to non-EU scholars, to carry out teachingand research assignments and scholarly work in the institutions participatingin this Erasmus Mundus Masters course.There are three scholarships for non-EU candidates in general and one extra grantfor a Chinese scholar.The grant agreement for scholarships breaks down as follows:3 month x 4,000 euro plus 1,000 euro as a fixed amount. If the period is morethan three month no more than 13,000 euro will be paid.
Definition:
Eligible beneficiaries for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship: Third-country scholaris a national of a third country other than those from EEA-EFTA states and candidatecountries for accession to the European Union; who is not a resident of any ofthe Member States or the participating countries; who has not carried out hisor her main activity (studies, work, etc.) for more than a total of 12 monthsover the last five years in any of the Member States or the participating countries;and who has outstanding academic and/or professional experience.
Application:
For application for a scholarship, please send a letter of motivation, a CV andgive a short statement about research area, and which partner institutions youwould like to visit during you stay in Europe. The lengh of a scholarship isnormally 3 months, but can be more or less. Please indicate period.To be sent to The Danish School of Journalism, Olof Palmes allé 11, DK-8200Aarhus N, before 29 March 2006.
Definition Non-EU nationals
Individuals from any country other than the 25 current and new EU Member States,the countries of the European Economic Area / European Free Trade Association(Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway) and the candidate countries for accession tothe EU (Bulgaria, Romania, and Turkey)
Deadline for application for the 2006-2008 Masters
- 20 January 2006 for students applying for an Erasmus Mundus stipend, and/or who would like a quick processing of their application.
- Other applications will be received until 20 May 2006.
(Does not include applications for an Erasmus Mundus stipend).
Contact
The Danish School of Journalism
Hans-Henrik Holm and Inger Munk
Tel.: +45 89 440440 Fax: +45 86 168910 Email: imu@djh.dk
The University of Aarhus
Kirsten Frandsen and Georg Sørensen
University of Amsterdam
Jan de Ridder and Piet Bakker
Tel.: +31 20 5253563 Fax +31 20 5253681 Email: j.a.deridder@uva.nl
University of Hamburg
Monika Pater
Tel.: +49 40 42838 5448 Fax +49 40 42838 2418 Email: monika.pater@uni-hamburg.de
University of Wales Swansea
Kevin Williams
Tel: +44 1792 513375 Fax: +44 1792 513453 Email: D.J.Rideout@Swansea.ac.uk
City University London
Anna McKane
Tel.: +44 20 70408221 Fax +44 20 70408594 Email: a.r.mckane@city.ac.uk
Reference: http://www.mundusjournalism.com/
from: Monika Pater
