Marshall Plan Scholarship Austria
Francoise SidimeLSAMP International Program – Summer 2015
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