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ALA Master – ERASMUS+

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November 15, 2020
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ALA Master – ERASMUS+

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February 15, 2021
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Scholarship
Funding Type
Fully Funded
Scholarship Type
Masters

Description

Description

ALA is a postgraduate international and interdisciplinary 2-yrs (120ECT) Erasmus Joint Master Programme in Architecture, Landscape and Archaeology, developed by a consortium of 4 institutions (University of Rome Sapienza, University of Coimbra, National Technical University of Athens, University of Naples Federico II) and associated partners (other universities, governmental and international agencies, museums and archaeological sites, architectural professional offices).

Eligibilities

Eligibilities

A five years degree is mandatory to be recognized by the National Association of Architects and the enrolment in the Professional Register in the consortium countries and in the EU. Candidates who will obtain their degree at the end of the academic year preceding the one concerned by the scholarship application can nevertheless apply for a scholarship and be selected by the consortium, under the condition that they acquire the required degree prior to the beginning of the masters’ course edition.

 

  • for Architects, Landscape Architects and Civil Engineers: a graduate degree (equivalent to 300 ECTS or 180 ECTS + 120 ECTS) that gives access to the profession;
  • for Archaeologists and Humanities (Archaeology, Cultural Anthropology with major in Archaeology, Conservation Science, Cultural Heritage, Museum Conservation): a graduate degree that gives access to PhD level.
  • ALA Candidates have to meet VISA requirements for the three countries involved in the mobility (Italy, Greece and Portugal).

Benefits

Benefits

The ALA programme offers:

 

  • 16 scholarships in four intakes to students from programme countries. (Programme countries students are these who are nationals or residents of one of the 28 EU Member States: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, the Netherlands, UK. And also those who are nationals or residents of one of the following countries: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Turkey, and Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYRoM).
  • 44 scholarships to students from partner countries (Partner countries students are these who are nationals or residents of neighbouring EU countries and specific Regions 5-14, http://ec.europa.eu/programmes/erasmus-plus/about/who-can-take-part_en).

 

Furthermore, the programme offers:

 

  • 3 scholarships for ENI South Countries (Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine1, Syria2, Tunisia)
  • 3 scholarships for DCI Latin America (Brazil and Mexico)
  • 3 scholarships for Latin America – remaining countries (Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela)

 

1 This designation shall not be construed as recognition of a State of Palestine and is without prejudice to the individual positions of the Member States on this issue.
2 EU Cooperation with Syria is currently suspended due to the political situation.

 

Students with a double nationality must select the category of their choice and they have to apply only to one of the two categories of scholarship at a time.

 

SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDENTS FROM PROGRAM COUNTRIES COVER:

 

  • Participation costs: 4,500 euros per year
  • Contribution to travel and installation costs: 1,000 EUR per year
  • Contribution to subsistence costs: 1,000 EUR per month for the entire duration of the ALA programme (24 months maximum). This will not be given to the scholarship holders for the ALA periods (study/research/placement/thesis preparation) spent in the country of their residence.

 

SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDENTS FROM PARTNER COUNTRIES COVERS:

 

 

  • Participation costs: 9,000 euros per year
  • Contribution to travel and installation costs: 2 000 EUR per year for travel costs + 1.000 EUR for installation costs for a resident in a Partner Country less than 4000 KM from the Università di Roma La Sapienza OR 3000 EUR per year for travel costs + 1.000 EUR for installation costs (once-only) for a resident in a Partner Country 4000 KM or more from the Università di Roma La Sapienza
  • Contribution to subsistence costs: 1,000 EUR per month for the entire duration of the ALA programme (24 months maximum). This will not be given to the scholarship holders for the ALA periods (study/research/placement/thesis preparation) spent in any Partner Country exceeding three months.

 

The participation costs will be different between students from Programme Countries and students from Partner Countries as follows: PROGRAMME COUNTRY STUDENTS: 2.250 EUR per semester / 4.500 EUR per year and PARTNER COUNTRY STUDENTS: 4.500 EUR per semester / 9.000 EUR per year. The costs cover:

  • Student Insurance for two years
  • University overheads
  • ALA workshops and field trips
  • Design studios
  • Pedagogical Material
  • Educational trips to archaeological areas
  • Course exams
  • Thesis examination
  • Library access
  • Administrative-Managerial expenditures
  • Publications of students’ work
  • Organization of conference to promote students’ work
  • Cost for issuing the diploma and the Diploma Supplement
  • Publicity and Dissemination of the course and the outcomes of students’ work
  • Organisation of online courses

 

Participation costs do not cover accommodation, living expenses, travel or visa costs.

 

The place of residence will be verified on the basis of the provision of documents such as a residence certificate issued in accordance with the candidate’s municipality normal registration rules or a certificate from the candidate’s place of work, study or training issued by the employer or institution in question. Both documents must have been issued within 6 months before the ALA official deadline for student selection. All students will sign a student / staff agreement before the start of the academic year, that will define the academic, research, financial and administrative modalities of their participation in the programme. Additionally, it will clearly states their rights and obligations during the programme and immediately upon its completion. The agreement will be signed in double copy (coordinator and grant holder copy).

Program Venue

Program Country
Greece, Italy, Portugal

Eligible Regions

Eligible Regions

All Regions

Eligible Countries

All Countries

Eligible Regions
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Eligible Countries

Eligible Countries
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Argentina, Angola, Africa, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Democratic Republic, Costa Rica, Cote d’Ivoire, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Greenland, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar (formerly Burma), Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Korea, North Macedonia (formerly Macedonia), Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Korea, South Sudan, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tunisia, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, UAE, UK, USA, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican City (Holy See), Venezuela, Vietnam, Western Sahara, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Application Process

Application Process

The application process consists of two steps:

 

  • First applicants will have to fill in and submit the application via the Online System reachable through a link on the ALA website. Applicants will fill out the on-line application form and indicate if they apply for Erasmus Scholarship and include required documents in pdf (relevant certificates and transcripts of previous studies, proof of relevant experience on the field, portfolio of relevant works for architects all translated in English).
    • Proof of nationality (passport copy with photo)
    • Original and translated copy of the University diploma and of transcript of study results
    • Curriculum vitae studiorum
    • Motivation Letter (maximum 1A4 page)
    • Letter of recommendation by two academic referees
    • For Architects Portfolio and for others PDF of their bachelor/master thesis
    • Proof of English language Certificate
    • Signed Declaration of fulfilment of eligibility criteria for an EM scholarship

 

  • Application will be processed by the ALA Consortium Committee. The selected candidates will have to send to the ALA Coordinating University in hard copy by post all required documents (in English). The Coordinating University will issue an acknowledgment of receipt.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The selection procedure includes two stages:

 

  • Evaluation of the documents: motivation letter and curriculum (transcripts of studies, proof of relevant experience), for architects, landscape architects and engineers portfolio showing projects and drafting abilities. For archaeologists portfolio with excavation experiences, cataloguing work, analysis of sites, etc.);
  • Interview to the 40 best ranked preselected students (de visu or by videoconference).

Fully Funded

Opening Date
November 15, 2020
Time Left

ALA Master – ERASMUS+

Deadline
February 15, 2021
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Opportunity Type

Opportunity Type Type
Scholarship
Job Type
Full Time
Scholarship Type
Masters

Description

Description

ALA is a postgraduate international and interdisciplinary 2-yrs (120ECT) Erasmus Joint Master Programme in Architecture, Landscape and Archaeology, developed by a consortium of 4 institutions (University of Rome Sapienza, University of Coimbra, National Technical University of Athens, University of Naples Federico II) and associated partners (other universities, governmental and international agencies, museums and archaeological sites, architectural professional offices).

Eligibilities

Eligibilities

A five years degree is mandatory to be recognized by the National Association of Architects and the enrolment in the Professional Register in the consortium countries and in the EU. Candidates who will obtain their degree at the end of the academic year preceding the one concerned by the scholarship application can nevertheless apply for a scholarship and be selected by the consortium, under the condition that they acquire the required degree prior to the beginning of the masters’ course edition.

 

  • for Architects, Landscape Architects and Civil Engineers: a graduate degree (equivalent to 300 ECTS or 180 ECTS + 120 ECTS) that gives access to the profession;
  • for Archaeologists and Humanities (Archaeology, Cultural Anthropology with major in Archaeology, Conservation Science, Cultural Heritage, Museum Conservation): a graduate degree that gives access to PhD level.
  • ALA Candidates have to meet VISA requirements for the three countries involved in the mobility (Italy, Greece and Portugal).

Benefits

Benefits

The ALA programme offers:

 

  • 16 scholarships in four intakes to students from programme countries. (Programme countries students are these who are nationals or residents of one of the 28 EU Member States: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, the Netherlands, UK. And also those who are nationals or residents of one of the following countries: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Turkey, and Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYRoM).
  • 44 scholarships to students from partner countries (Partner countries students are these who are nationals or residents of neighbouring EU countries and specific Regions 5-14, http://ec.europa.eu/programmes/erasmus-plus/about/who-can-take-part_en).

 

Furthermore, the programme offers:

 

  • 3 scholarships for ENI South Countries (Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine1, Syria2, Tunisia)
  • 3 scholarships for DCI Latin America (Brazil and Mexico)
  • 3 scholarships for Latin America – remaining countries (Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela)

 

1 This designation shall not be construed as recognition of a State of Palestine and is without prejudice to the individual positions of the Member States on this issue.
2 EU Cooperation with Syria is currently suspended due to the political situation.

 

Students with a double nationality must select the category of their choice and they have to apply only to one of the two categories of scholarship at a time.

 

SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDENTS FROM PROGRAM COUNTRIES COVER:

 

  • Participation costs: 4,500 euros per year
  • Contribution to travel and installation costs: 1,000 EUR per year
  • Contribution to subsistence costs: 1,000 EUR per month for the entire duration of the ALA programme (24 months maximum). This will not be given to the scholarship holders for the ALA periods (study/research/placement/thesis preparation) spent in the country of their residence.

 

SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDENTS FROM PARTNER COUNTRIES COVERS:

 

 

  • Participation costs: 9,000 euros per year
  • Contribution to travel and installation costs: 2 000 EUR per year for travel costs + 1.000 EUR for installation costs for a resident in a Partner Country less than 4000 KM from the Università di Roma La Sapienza OR 3000 EUR per year for travel costs + 1.000 EUR for installation costs (once-only) for a resident in a Partner Country 4000 KM or more from the Università di Roma La Sapienza
  • Contribution to subsistence costs: 1,000 EUR per month for the entire duration of the ALA programme (24 months maximum). This will not be given to the scholarship holders for the ALA periods (study/research/placement/thesis preparation) spent in any Partner Country exceeding three months.

 

The participation costs will be different between students from Programme Countries and students from Partner Countries as follows: PROGRAMME COUNTRY STUDENTS: 2.250 EUR per semester / 4.500 EUR per year and PARTNER COUNTRY STUDENTS: 4.500 EUR per semester / 9.000 EUR per year. The costs cover:

  • Student Insurance for two years
  • University overheads
  • ALA workshops and field trips
  • Design studios
  • Pedagogical Material
  • Educational trips to archaeological areas
  • Course exams
  • Thesis examination
  • Library access
  • Administrative-Managerial expenditures
  • Publications of students’ work
  • Organization of conference to promote students’ work
  • Cost for issuing the diploma and the Diploma Supplement
  • Publicity and Dissemination of the course and the outcomes of students’ work
  • Organisation of online courses

 

Participation costs do not cover accommodation, living expenses, travel or visa costs.

 

The place of residence will be verified on the basis of the provision of documents such as a residence certificate issued in accordance with the candidate’s municipality normal registration rules or a certificate from the candidate’s place of work, study or training issued by the employer or institution in question. Both documents must have been issued within 6 months before the ALA official deadline for student selection. All students will sign a student / staff agreement before the start of the academic year, that will define the academic, research, financial and administrative modalities of their participation in the programme. Additionally, it will clearly states their rights and obligations during the programme and immediately upon its completion. The agreement will be signed in double copy (coordinator and grant holder copy).

Program Venue

Eligible Regions

Eligible Regions

All Regions

Eligible Countries

Eligible Countries

All Countries

Application Process

Application Process

The application process consists of two steps:

 

  • First applicants will have to fill in and submit the application via the Online System reachable through a link on the ALA website. Applicants will fill out the on-line application form and indicate if they apply for Erasmus Scholarship and include required documents in pdf (relevant certificates and transcripts of previous studies, proof of relevant experience on the field, portfolio of relevant works for architects all translated in English).
    • Proof of nationality (passport copy with photo)
    • Original and translated copy of the University diploma and of transcript of study results
    • Curriculum vitae studiorum
    • Motivation Letter (maximum 1A4 page)
    • Letter of recommendation by two academic referees
    • For Architects Portfolio and for others PDF of their bachelor/master thesis
    • Proof of English language Certificate
    • Signed Declaration of fulfilment of eligibility criteria for an EM scholarship

 

  • Application will be processed by the ALA Consortium Committee. The selected candidates will have to send to the ALA Coordinating University in hard copy by post all required documents (in English). The Coordinating University will issue an acknowledgment of receipt.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The selection procedure includes two stages:

 

  • Evaluation of the documents: motivation letter and curriculum (transcripts of studies, proof of relevant experience), for architects, landscape architects and engineers portfolio showing projects and drafting abilities. For archaeologists portfolio with excavation experiences, cataloguing work, analysis of sites, etc.);
  • Interview to the 40 best ranked preselected students (de visu or by videoconference).

Fully Funded

Opening Date
November 15, 2020
Time Left

ALA Master – ERASMUS+

Deadline
February 15, 2021
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Scholarship Type
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Description

Description

ALA is a postgraduate international and interdisciplinary 2-yrs (120ECT) Erasmus Joint Master Programme in Architecture, Landscape and Archaeology, developed by a consortium of 4 institutions (University of Rome Sapienza, University of Coimbra, National Technical University of Athens, University of Naples Federico II) and associated partners (other universities, governmental and international agencies, museums and archaeological sites, architectural professional offices).

Eligibilities

Eligibilities

A five years degree is mandatory to be recognized by the National Association of Architects and the enrolment in the Professional Register in the consortium countries and in the EU. Candidates who will obtain their degree at the end of the academic year preceding the one concerned by the scholarship application can nevertheless apply for a scholarship and be selected by the consortium, under the condition that they acquire the required degree prior to the beginning of the masters’ course edition.

 

  • for Architects, Landscape Architects and Civil Engineers: a graduate degree (equivalent to 300 ECTS or 180 ECTS + 120 ECTS) that gives access to the profession;
  • for Archaeologists and Humanities (Archaeology, Cultural Anthropology with major in Archaeology, Conservation Science, Cultural Heritage, Museum Conservation): a graduate degree that gives access to PhD level.
  • ALA Candidates have to meet VISA requirements for the three countries involved in the mobility (Italy, Greece and Portugal).

Benefits

Benefits

The ALA programme offers:

 

  • 16 scholarships in four intakes to students from programme countries. (Programme countries students are these who are nationals or residents of one of the 28 EU Member States: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, the Netherlands, UK. And also those who are nationals or residents of one of the following countries: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Turkey, and Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYRoM).
  • 44 scholarships to students from partner countries (Partner countries students are these who are nationals or residents of neighbouring EU countries and specific Regions 5-14, http://ec.europa.eu/programmes/erasmus-plus/about/who-can-take-part_en).

 

Furthermore, the programme offers:

 

  • 3 scholarships for ENI South Countries (Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine1, Syria2, Tunisia)
  • 3 scholarships for DCI Latin America (Brazil and Mexico)
  • 3 scholarships for Latin America – remaining countries (Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela)

 

1 This designation shall not be construed as recognition of a State of Palestine and is without prejudice to the individual positions of the Member States on this issue.
2 EU Cooperation with Syria is currently suspended due to the political situation.

 

Students with a double nationality must select the category of their choice and they have to apply only to one of the two categories of scholarship at a time.

 

SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDENTS FROM PROGRAM COUNTRIES COVER:

 

  • Participation costs: 4,500 euros per year
  • Contribution to travel and installation costs: 1,000 EUR per year
  • Contribution to subsistence costs: 1,000 EUR per month for the entire duration of the ALA programme (24 months maximum). This will not be given to the scholarship holders for the ALA periods (study/research/placement/thesis preparation) spent in the country of their residence.

 

SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDENTS FROM PARTNER COUNTRIES COVERS:

 

 

  • Participation costs: 9,000 euros per year
  • Contribution to travel and installation costs: 2 000 EUR per year for travel costs + 1.000 EUR for installation costs for a resident in a Partner Country less than 4000 KM from the Università di Roma La Sapienza OR 3000 EUR per year for travel costs + 1.000 EUR for installation costs (once-only) for a resident in a Partner Country 4000 KM or more from the Università di Roma La Sapienza
  • Contribution to subsistence costs: 1,000 EUR per month for the entire duration of the ALA programme (24 months maximum). This will not be given to the scholarship holders for the ALA periods (study/research/placement/thesis preparation) spent in any Partner Country exceeding three months.

 

The participation costs will be different between students from Programme Countries and students from Partner Countries as follows: PROGRAMME COUNTRY STUDENTS: 2.250 EUR per semester / 4.500 EUR per year and PARTNER COUNTRY STUDENTS: 4.500 EUR per semester / 9.000 EUR per year. The costs cover:

  • Student Insurance for two years
  • University overheads
  • ALA workshops and field trips
  • Design studios
  • Pedagogical Material
  • Educational trips to archaeological areas
  • Course exams
  • Thesis examination
  • Library access
  • Administrative-Managerial expenditures
  • Publications of students’ work
  • Organization of conference to promote students’ work
  • Cost for issuing the diploma and the Diploma Supplement
  • Publicity and Dissemination of the course and the outcomes of students’ work
  • Organisation of online courses

 

Participation costs do not cover accommodation, living expenses, travel or visa costs.

 

The place of residence will be verified on the basis of the provision of documents such as a residence certificate issued in accordance with the candidate’s municipality normal registration rules or a certificate from the candidate’s place of work, study or training issued by the employer or institution in question. Both documents must have been issued within 6 months before the ALA official deadline for student selection. All students will sign a student / staff agreement before the start of the academic year, that will define the academic, research, financial and administrative modalities of their participation in the programme. Additionally, it will clearly states their rights and obligations during the programme and immediately upon its completion. The agreement will be signed in double copy (coordinator and grant holder copy).

Program Venue

Eligible Regions

Eligible Regions

All Regions

Eligible Countries

Eligible Countries

All Countries

Application Process

Application Process

The application process consists of two steps:

 

  • First applicants will have to fill in and submit the application via the Online System reachable through a link on the ALA website. Applicants will fill out the on-line application form and indicate if they apply for Erasmus Scholarship and include required documents in pdf (relevant certificates and transcripts of previous studies, proof of relevant experience on the field, portfolio of relevant works for architects all translated in English).
    • Proof of nationality (passport copy with photo)
    • Original and translated copy of the University diploma and of transcript of study results
    • Curriculum vitae studiorum
    • Motivation Letter (maximum 1A4 page)
    • Letter of recommendation by two academic referees
    • For Architects Portfolio and for others PDF of their bachelor/master thesis
    • Proof of English language Certificate
    • Signed Declaration of fulfilment of eligibility criteria for an EM scholarship

 

  • Application will be processed by the ALA Consortium Committee. The selected candidates will have to send to the ALA Coordinating University in hard copy by post all required documents (in English). The Coordinating University will issue an acknowledgment of receipt.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The selection procedure includes two stages:

 

  • Evaluation of the documents: motivation letter and curriculum (transcripts of studies, proof of relevant experience), for architects, landscape architects and engineers portfolio showing projects and drafting abilities. For archaeologists portfolio with excavation experiences, cataloguing work, analysis of sites, etc.);
  • Interview to the 40 best ranked preselected students (de visu or by videoconference).

Fully Funded

Opening Date

November 15, 2020
Time Left
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Description

ALA is a postgraduate international and interdisciplinary 2-yrs (120ECT) Erasmus Joint Master Programme in Architecture, Landscape and Archaeology, developed by a consortium of 4 institutions (University of Rome Sapienza, University of Coimbra, National Technical University of Athens, University of Naples Federico II) and associated partners (other universities, governmental and international agencies, museums and archaeological sites, architectural professional offices).

BENIFITS

The ALA programme offers:

 

  • 16 scholarships in four intakes to students from programme countries. (Programme countries students are these who are nationals or residents of one of the 28 EU Member States: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, the Netherlands, UK. And also those who are nationals or residents of one of the following countries: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Turkey, and Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYRoM).
  • 44 scholarships to students from partner countries (Partner countries students are these who are nationals or residents of neighbouring EU countries and specific Regions 5-14, http://ec.europa.eu/programmes/erasmus-plus/about/who-can-take-part_en).

 

Furthermore, the programme offers:

 

  • 3 scholarships for ENI South Countries (Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine1, Syria2, Tunisia)
  • 3 scholarships for DCI Latin America (Brazil and Mexico)
  • 3 scholarships for Latin America – remaining countries (Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela)

 

1 This designation shall not be construed as recognition of a State of Palestine and is without prejudice to the individual positions of the Member States on this issue.
2 EU Cooperation with Syria is currently suspended due to the political situation.

 

Students with a double nationality must select the category of their choice and they have to apply only to one of the two categories of scholarship at a time.

 

SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDENTS FROM PROGRAM COUNTRIES COVER:

 

  • Participation costs: 4,500 euros per year
  • Contribution to travel and installation costs: 1,000 EUR per year
  • Contribution to subsistence costs: 1,000 EUR per month for the entire duration of the ALA programme (24 months maximum). This will not be given to the scholarship holders for the ALA periods (study/research/placement/thesis preparation) spent in the country of their residence.

 

SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDENTS FROM PARTNER COUNTRIES COVERS:

 

 

  • Participation costs: 9,000 euros per year
  • Contribution to travel and installation costs: 2 000 EUR per year for travel costs + 1.000 EUR for installation costs for a resident in a Partner Country less than 4000 KM from the Università di Roma La Sapienza OR 3000 EUR per year for travel costs + 1.000 EUR for installation costs (once-only) for a resident in a Partner Country 4000 KM or more from the Università di Roma La Sapienza
  • Contribution to subsistence costs: 1,000 EUR per month for the entire duration of the ALA programme (24 months maximum). This will not be given to the scholarship holders for the ALA periods (study/research/placement/thesis preparation) spent in any Partner Country exceeding three months.

 

The participation costs will be different between students from Programme Countries and students from Partner Countries as follows: PROGRAMME COUNTRY STUDENTS: 2.250 EUR per semester / 4.500 EUR per year and PARTNER COUNTRY STUDENTS: 4.500 EUR per semester / 9.000 EUR per year. The costs cover:

  • Student Insurance for two years
  • University overheads
  • ALA workshops and field trips
  • Design studios
  • Pedagogical Material
  • Educational trips to archaeological areas
  • Course exams
  • Thesis examination
  • Library access
  • Administrative-Managerial expenditures
  • Publications of students’ work
  • Organization of conference to promote students’ work
  • Cost for issuing the diploma and the Diploma Supplement
  • Publicity and Dissemination of the course and the outcomes of students’ work
  • Organisation of online courses

 

Participation costs do not cover accommodation, living expenses, travel or visa costs.

 

The place of residence will be verified on the basis of the provision of documents such as a residence certificate issued in accordance with the candidate’s municipality normal registration rules or a certificate from the candidate’s place of work, study or training issued by the employer or institution in question. Both documents must have been issued within 6 months before the ALA official deadline for student selection. All students will sign a student / staff agreement before the start of the academic year, that will define the academic, research, financial and administrative modalities of their participation in the programme. Additionally, it will clearly states their rights and obligations during the programme and immediately upon its completion. The agreement will be signed in double copy (coordinator and grant holder copy).

Eligibilities

A five years degree is mandatory to be recognized by the National Association of Architects and the enrolment in the Professional Register in the consortium countries and in the EU. Candidates who will obtain their degree at the end of the academic year preceding the one concerned by the scholarship application can nevertheless apply for a scholarship and be selected by the consortium, under the condition that they acquire the required degree prior to the beginning of the masters’ course edition.

 

  • for Architects, Landscape Architects and Civil Engineers: a graduate degree (equivalent to 300 ECTS or 180 ECTS + 120 ECTS) that gives access to the profession;
  • for Archaeologists and Humanities (Archaeology, Cultural Anthropology with major in Archaeology, Conservation Science, Cultural Heritage, Museum Conservation): a graduate degree that gives access to PhD level.
  • ALA Candidates have to meet VISA requirements for the three countries involved in the mobility (Italy, Greece and Portugal).

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Eligible Regions:

Program Venue:

APPLICATION PROCESS

The application process consists of two steps:

 

  • First applicants will have to fill in and submit the application via the Online System reachable through a link on the ALA website. Applicants will fill out the on-line application form and indicate if they apply for Erasmus Scholarship and include required documents in pdf (relevant certificates and transcripts of previous studies, proof of relevant experience on the field, portfolio of relevant works for architects all translated in English).
    • Proof of nationality (passport copy with photo)
    • Original and translated copy of the University diploma and of transcript of study results
    • Curriculum vitae studiorum
    • Motivation Letter (maximum 1A4 page)
    • Letter of recommendation by two academic referees
    • For Architects Portfolio and for others PDF of their bachelor/master thesis
    • Proof of English language Certificate
    • Signed Declaration of fulfilment of eligibility criteria for an EM scholarship

 

  • Application will be processed by the ALA Consortium Committee. The selected candidates will have to send to the ALA Coordinating University in hard copy by post all required documents (in English). The Coordinating University will issue an acknowledgment of receipt.
Applications will be closed at:
February 15, 2021
please read the FAQs while completing your application.
February 15, 2021
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