Hungarian Government Scholarships for International Students

Hungarian Scholarship Board Office offers scholarships for foreign students and lecturers in higher education institutions as well as research fellows who intend to gain further professional experience in Hungarian higher education institutions or research institutes. Scholarships can be applied for in two different ways:

1. Work plans and bilateral agreements: The Office of the Hungarian Scholarship Board (hereinafter HSB) welcomes applications by citizens of countries (and territories) that have a valid/effective educational work plan with Hungary, or a bilateral agreement signed by the Hungarian Ministry of National Recourses and the relevant ministry of the given country (or territory). Dissemination of all information regarding the application procedure and deadlines as well as assessment and shortlisting of applications is conducted by the scholarship authority or the Ministry of Education in the relevant home country (or territory). Applications forwarded by partner scholarship offices shall have a priority. However, applications submitted directly to the HSB Office shall also be accepted in the framework of the Pool system outlined below.

1. Scholarship Pool: In 2005 the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Hungary established the ‘Scholarship Pool’ allowing for applications for all HSB scholarship types from the following countries/territories:
   Albania, Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Cyprus, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Korean Republic, Kuwait, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, The Netherlands, Norway, Republic of Chile, Republic of the Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Romania, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States of America.

Citizens of the following countries may only apply through their national scholarship offices, on the basis of bilateral agreements: Columbia, Yemen, Mongolia, Palestine and Vietnam.

Scholarship

The following scholarships are available in the academic year 2012-2013:

A. – semester/partial studies (3-10 months)

Available for: undergraduate (BA/BSc) and graduate (MA/MSc) students (enrolled at foreign higher education institutions), especially those majoring in Hungarian Language and Literature and students participating in a single degree track university programme (such as General Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmaceutical Studies, Veterinary Studies, Architecture, Studies in Law, etc.). Before application, students are required to have completed minimum two semesters at their home institutions. For ‘Type A’ scholarship students may apply only on one occasion during their Bachelor’s studies, and once during their Master’s studies.

B. – postgraduate studies, research (3-21 days or 1-10 months)

Available for: applicants holding a Master’s degree or an equivalent university degree, including PhD students who intend to do research for their dissertation and wish to stay in Hungary for less than 10 months. (However, PhD students cannot earn credits during the scholarship period at the host university.)

C/1. – full PhD programme (36 months)

Only students proficient in Hungarian can apply. The scholarship is conditional upon successful entrance exam / admission to the respective doctoral school.

C/2. – partial PhD studies (10 months)

Applicants must be enrolled in a PhD programme at an accredited higher education institution in their home country or in a foreign country (but not in Hungary).

D. – postdoctoral studies, research (1-10 months)

Applicants must hold a PhD or an equivalent degree.

E. – research stay (3-21 days or 1-10 months)

Available for associate professors or high-ranking academics as well as researchers holding minimum a PhD or an equivalent degree.

F. – summer courses in the summer of 2012 (2-4 weeks)

Only courses published in the list of ‘Summer Courses 2012’ on the HSB website can be selected. You may select three different courses but your scholarship will allow you to participate only in one course.

Eligibility

Candidates must come from the following countries: Albania, Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Cyprus, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Korean Republic, Kuwait, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, The Netherlands, Norway, Republic of Chile, Republic of the Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Romania, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States of America.

As well as these: Columbia, Yemen, Mongolia, Palestine and Vietnam, on the basis of bilateral agreements.

Non-eligibility:

• Foreign citizens with a residence/immigration permit or in the course of applying for such a permit in Hungary
• Foreign citizens with permanent residence in Hungary
• Foreign citizens employed on a permanent basis as defined by the Hungarian Labour Law
• Students in employment applying for part-time or correspondence study programmes
• Students applying for programmes not financed by the Hungarian State
• Students admitted to higher education host institutions where tuition fee is required.

Application

Applications must be submitted in two ways:

1. ONLINE on the HSB website,
2. In printed version by post.

Note: Applications must be submitted in both ways. The office will only accept applications sent by post as well as through the online system by the given deadline.

1. Online application: You have to register and upload your application material on the HSB website

Deadline of the online application: 26th April 2012 (Thursday midnight)

1. Printed version: must be sent by post to the following address:

Balassi Intézet, MÖB Iroda
1519 Budapest Pf. 385
Hungary

Deadline: Thursday, 26th April 2012 (postmark)

Note: For those applying under the system of bilateral agreements the application deadline might be earlier, as determined by the national scholarship office of the given country. It is suggested that applicants keep a copy of the application documents.

IES Seminars: Europe & Liberty - Germany 2012

Interested in exploring the ideas of liberty? Learn about classical liberalism with distinguished faculty? Apply now and join us at the Theodor-Heuss-Akademie in Gummersbach, Germany between July 29 and August 04, 2012 for a weeklong of intellectual challenges, intercultural exchanges and lots of laid-back fun, all in the spirit of liberty. This week is entirely free for the students. Through the generosity of our partners, IES-Europe is able to offer the seminars for free. Lectures, housing, meals are provided by the IES-Europe. Participants only pay for their own travel.

The seminars offer interdisciplinary introduction to the tradition of classical liberal thought scholarship. Subjects covered include economics, history, moral, political philosophy and law. The main aim is to approach these fields from a liberal point of view. The seminars are a unique opportunity to boost your understanding of the classical liberal principles of individual rights, private property, and free markets and their applications to today's issues.

Thousands of students have already been involved with the Institute's programs. The participants are junior, senior, or graduate students and recent graduates but they are also young scholars or entrepreneurs. They usually describe it as a week which had a tremendous impact in their intellectual life and which has proved helpful for careers in academia, law, journalism, and other idea-oriented fields. It is also a great experience from a personal point of view, since for a week, students and faculty members, coming from everywhere in the world, get to live together, to speak and to debate. They get to learn from each other and are in contact with different cultures, education and ways of life.

A traditional Europe and Liberty seminar lasts 6 days from. The day is divided into 3 sessions of lecture, discussion groups and discussions with the speaker. Every session lasts 2 hours and is followed by a coffee break, lunch or dinner. The week is an intensive week of lectures and discussions. After each lecture the participants break into small groups to probe and debate ideas they have just heard. A highlight of the seminar are the evening discussion groups; guided by faculty members, participants continue their exploration of the day's themes. During the week, participants will have to interact constantly with each other and with the faculty members who not only lecture but join the participants for meals and evening discussion groups and socializing.

Application deadline: May 10, 2012

Read more and apply: http://ies-europe.org/viewLiberalism.php?menu_id=107&article_id=304

Contact person:  youcef.maouchi@ies-europe.org

Perugia International Journalism Festival 2012

The next edition of the annual Perugia International Journalism Festival will be held on April 25-29, 2012, in Perugia, Italy.

The annual Perugia International Journalism Festival is the leading journalism event in Italy. It is an open invitation to listen to and network with the best of world journalism. The leitmotiv is one of informality and accessibility, designed to appeal to journalists, aspiring journalists and those interested in the role of the media in society. Simultaneous translation into English and Italian is provided. The festival is open to the public free of charge.

The festival was founded in 2006 by Arianna Ciccone and Christopher Potter. The objective? To set up an event which would break the mould – not another institutional forum or media industry get-together but rather an opportunity for you to engage with leading journalists from all over the world. Free. With content designed to appeal across the spectrum. The media plays such a fundamental role in our daily lives yet an event designed explicitly to bring together top-drawer media protagonists and the general public didn’t seem to exist. Literary festivals, science festivals, music festivals abounded. But where was the journalism festival? Nowhere. So we created it.

The 2007 first edition was a modest affair but by the 2011 fifth edition there were some 150 different events in the 5–day programme and more than 500 speakers, 250 accredited journalists and 200 volunteers in attendance. Aggregate festival audiences totalled about 30,000 despite our promotion being exclusively online due to budget constraints. The 2012 sixth edition will be the biggest and best yet.

All festival events are free entry. Of all the festival events, only the workshops require registration (in order to maintain participant numbers at a pre-established level). 

View the complete festival program online: http://www.journalismfestival.com/programme/2012

Tips For A Perfect Revision Period

When end of year exams are looming, it’s inevitable that students across the country will start to get twitchy, and suddenly regret the hours lost in the union bar. Even those who've been diligent during term time can find the prospect of final assessment daunting.

However there are a few simple tips that should get you into the right frame of mind to perform to the best of your abilities.

First of all, work out what you actually need to do because very little will be achieved if you try to tackle revision without a coherent plan. Think about what subjects you're going to be tested on then decide which need the most work so you can allocate your time accordingly.

Take up any opportunities for extra classes and pay attention in the scheduled ones, your tutors won't be able to give you all the answers but they will be able to offer good advice. Make sure you have the books and materials you'll need in advance as a last minute trip to library will more often than not end in frustration when you realise the better prepared students have beaten you to it.

Devise a timetable so you know that all the topics you're going to be studying have a slot, it means there's a clear structure to your revision and ensures no areas will accidentally be overlooked. Keeping the momentum going is important and one of the best ways to achieve this is by remembering why you're sitting the exams in the first place. Whether it's a dream job or academic prestige, keep your eye on the prize.

It's also inspirational to visualise how you'll feel after the final exam is over - think back to last summer when you saw the year above celebrating freedom in their leavers hoodies.

The location of study needs a fair bit of thought too, family and housemates won't mean to distract you but they probably will. Find somewhere quiet where you won't be disturbed or if there's nowhere suitable at home then head to the library.

A healthy diet is must even if it's comfort food and quick fixes you crave. It's tempting to go for lots of sugar and caffeine but this will just create erratic highs and lows then keep you awake when you do actually need to sleep.

Finally, allow yourself breaks at regular intervals because the brain really can only absorb so much information in one sitting. Herculean stints at the books will tire you out and ultimately have a bad effect on your vital concentration skills. Go for walks or take some exercise, it will naturally increase your energy levels and boost your mood.

Getting together with other students is another way to take the pressure off. You will all be in similar situations and it's good to be reminded of the fact that you're not the only one under pressure. Swap tips, share struggles and maybe even decide what leavers hoodies to wear when it's your turn to celebrate.

Author Bio

Jack Oldham is a journalism graduate blogging on behalf of Banana Moon Clothing, specialists in personalised clothing including printed t-shirts, leavers hoodies and many more garments.

International Student Week in Belgrade 2012 - "Youth Changing the World"

We are more than happy to announce that the sixth ISWiB (International Student Week in Belgrade), under the motto "Youth Changing the World" will take place from 15th to 22nd July 2012 in the Serbian capital, Belgrade. We came a long way since our humble beginnings in 2006, constantly improving in quantity and popularity, and we have no intention of stopping. The previous edition of the festival, ISWiB 2011, gathered more than 200 students from 50 countries from all over the world.

As the goal of ISWiB is breaking national, religious, cultural and language barriers, not only through the exchange of knowledge, opinions and ideas, but also by making friends and hanging out with each other, ISWiB 2012 will be an opportunity for lots of fun, cultural manifestations, day trips and, of course, parties!

This year, the participants can make their choice of workshop from the 8 following ones:
1) Youth in Politics & Youth activism
2) Media
3) Restyle
4) Business and marketing kindergarden
5) Project managment
6) Photography
7) Theater
8) Filmmaking

We will also include a panel discussion and open leactures concerning the ways youth changes the world. The Country fair will be the centerpiece of the cultural program again. The official language of ISWiB is English.

Just like last year, the participation fee is 90 euros for foreign students, and covers accomodation, food and workshop materials. For Serbian students, the participation fee is 45 euros and doesn’t cover accomodation.

All European students and those from the other continents but studying in Europe at the moment, can apply for ISWiB. All fields of study are welcome, there are no special requirements. Recently graduated students are also welcome.

The deadline for applications is April 1st, 2012. 

 For more information, contact us at participants@iswib.org

For all the students from Belgrade and whole Serbia, the organizing team offers a chance to join our community and become a part of this great event. If you want to get some new experience, work together with us, meet people from all over Europe and make new friendships, see how the organization works inside and have some fun, apply to be a volunteer on ISWiB 2012! For more information, contact us on volunteers@iswib.org 

You can apply for participation here: http://iswib.org/application.php

Time Management Tips for Study Abroad Students

Studying abroad is certainly one of the best life experiences that lucky students get to experience. It is a great opportunity to see new places, meet new people and live in a foreign country.  However, time spent studying abroad is not all fun and games. There is an academic component during study abroad that cannot be discarded or forgotten when you travel. It is important to manage your time well and in ways that allow you to get your work done, learn as much as possible, and have the study abroad experience you desire. 

Studying abroad is not the same as a vacation. You still have homework, classes and grades to consider. Due to these factors, you will need to continue making school a top priority during your time abroad. For starters, keep a journal with you during your travels. Often, you will see some historical spot or other that relates to school, and you never know when your idea for a paper will occur. Perhaps your study abroad program features offers some lectures that don’t require you to be in a classroom, like the ones on found this site for online college courses, or includes some integrated classes that have an exploratory aspect. If so, you may read a Dickens novel and then walk the streets of London he discusses, or read a play and then see it performed before your very eyes. These types of supplements to the traditional classroom setting not only solidify your learning and help you remember the material for life, but they are also a great way to get out and explore while receiving your education. 

Some programs may be even more traditional, where students go to school all day during the day, and then have the evenings and weekends as free days. If this is the case, you will certainly need to set aside regular study hours for yourself. A useful strategy for getting your work done is to find a quiet place at your dorm, host family’s home, or public library, and spend a full hour working in silence every day. Having a specific block of time lined up, say, the hour before you go to bed, or lunch time, will make sure you get your work completed. Then, once you have made steady progress on your projects, you can reward yourself with going out and having fun in the new culture that surrounds you. 

If you already have a poor academic record, you may not be eligible for studying abroad. Most study abroad programs require an admissions application, grade check, and essay for entrance. They are often very competitive, but sometimes students with a mediocre record may still get to study abroad. If you have been accepted to a program, but already know that you do not have the best study habits, then try to brush up before you go abroad. Look into study helpers like planners and organizers, and get familiar with using them. Keeping a calendar in your dorm or house will also help you remember deadlines. 

If you let studying become your last priority, you will not be able to enjoy your study abroad experience. Procrastination can be really tempting, even when you are at home. Putting off your work until later becomes even more of a possibility when you are surrounded by fun and exciting adventures in your new country. There are many opportunities to get waylaid and distracted from your work, which can cause even the most diligent students to get off track academically when studying abroad. 

The most enjoyable study abroad trips are a balance between work and play, study and exploration. If your program is more flexible, you will have to set your own rules. Even though it can be more difficult to focus on school when there are so many new things to do, see, and try, you will definitely enjoy your trip much more if you make school the priority it needs to be. Once your homework is taken care of, your leisure time will be stress-free and rewarding. 

 

About the Author. Lindsey Wright is fascinated with the potential of emerging educational technologies, particularly the online school, to transform the landscape of learning. She writes about web-based learning, electronic and mobile learning, and the possible future of education.

London Olympics 2012

We are pleased to release our latest travel whitepaper, "London Olympics 2012". This paper analyses the impact of the Olympic Games and other major sporting events on the UK Travel Industry.

The objectives of this paper are to study the impact of the Olympic Games on both UK inbound and outbound tourism. In addition, the paper also considers some of the factors around the legacy of the Games. We have made recommendations based on the analysis and identified the key trends that we are seeing in the market

You can access the whitepaper here.

Many thanks!

Posted by Anish Acharya, Industry Analyst, UK.

Mises Seminar 2012 - Ninth Edition

IES-Europe encourages you to contribute a paper to the 2012 Mises Seminar, to be held in Sestri Levante (Italy), October 13th-14th. The general theme discussed will be: "Failure: Why We Need It".

The conference will feature original contributions on the themes of failure and bankruptcy—either in the business and governmental arena—and how it is a necessary and ultimately beneficial feature of a free market and a free society. The topic can be investigated from the perspective of economics, history, sociology, legal theory, political philosophy, economic history.

Authors are invited to submit an outline of the paper, of about 500 words, in English, to Dr. Carlo Lottieri (carlo.lottieri@brunoleoni.it) not later than April 30, 2012. The candidate is also required to attach aprevious paper on a different topic and a CV.

IBL will then select the best submissions and inform the candidates accordingly by May 31. Conference papers (max. lenght 40,000 characters, in English) are to be submitted to IBL by September 1st, 2012.

All travel and boarding expenses of the selected authors will be paid for by Istituto Bruno Leoni.

Information concerning the presentation of papers, registration fees, accommodation and other logistic aspects will be provided later on IBL web-site: http://www.brunoleoni.it/nextpage.aspx?codice=0000002173&level1=2167

Please address all queries to mises@brunoleoni.it

  

Workshop on Ukraine-EU Cooperatio​n in Crisis Management and Disaster Risk Reduction

INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR INSTITUTIONAL STUDIES in partnership with University of Birmingham, UK, Harvard Black Sea Security Program, Harvard University, USA, European Security Journal, Routledge and financial support of Jean Monnet Program, European Commission invite you to take part in 2012 Jean Monnet International Seminar "Ukraine-EU Cooperation in Crisis Management and Disaster Risk Reduction:  Sharing Best Practices, Building Effective Capabilities".

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Cooperation in crisis management and disaster risk reduction (natural, man-made disasters, terrorism, conflict and conflict-related emergencies) is a priority and thematic platform of the Eastern Partnership and an important sphere of cooperation between Ukraine and the EU within the Ukraine-EU Action Plan, but it is an almost completely neglected topic in the academic cur-ricula on EU/European integration/security studies in Ukraine and other countries of the Eastern Partnership. Similarly, very little research has been carried out on diplomatic and politi-cal/institutional aspects of this subject, which further diminishes the prospects of high-quality modules and courses and effective education and training of current and future academics and professionals working in this area. 

By organising a workshop bringing together national and inter-national experts from a  variety of professional backgrounds with young scholars and advanced postgraduate students and publishing the proceedings of the event, a contribution will be made to improving the breadth and depth of higher education provision in the area, a Ukraine-based sub-ject-specific expert network will be established and consolidated, and interaction between profes-sionals in the area with academics will be enhanced to enable better-informed, evidence-based practice of effective and efficient crisis management and disaster risk reduction in Ukraine, the Eastern Neighbourhood and the EU.

The programme will be divided into 5 modules:
Module 1. Crisis Management of the European Union - Prof. Stefan Wolff, University of Birmingham, UK
Module 2. Organizational Overlap and Crisis Management - Dr. David Galbreath, University of Bath, UK
Module 3 . Cooperative Mechanisms for Nuclear Counterterrorism in the Wider Black Sea Region - Dr. Sergei Konoplyov, Harvard University, USA
Module 4. Sociology of conflicts, crises and catastrophes - Prof. Anton Oleinik, Memorial University, Canada
Module 5. The Early Warning and Crisis Prevention Mechanisms - Prof. Tetyana Malyarenko, Donetsk State University of Management

To apply, please submit the following:  

a) Short CV and letter of motivation should be submitted via e-mail (application2012JeanMonnet@gmail.com) by 18 March 2012.
b) A registration fee of €20 will be payable by accepted participants to contribute towards costs for course materials, coffee-breaks and lunches during the seminar days.

Venue
The seminar will be held at Hotel Puscha Ozerna, Kiev, Ukraine. Accepted participants will have tocontact the hotel administration regarding their accom-modation requirements. The cost of accommodation with breakfast will be around € 25-30 per person per night.

Scholarships
A limited number of merit-based scholarships covering accommodation and board for the entire seminar (7-12 May 2012; twin room, breakfast and lunch) will be available for PhD students and early career researchers. If you wish to apply for scholarship, please attach case study on one of the main thematic areas of the seminar to your application.

Requirements for case studies
Case studies in English of innovative teaching materials, based on the results of applicant’s re-search, should be no longer than 5,000 words, including references. They should be structured as follows: introduction, the essential question to be discussed and a description of the problem to be analyzed and the key factors that contributes to the problem; background of the situation; narrative description of the situation, including important factors and events; key parties: descriptive analysis of the key parties and their motivations and objectives; results; conclusion: lessons learned.

Thematic priority areas for case studies
1) Cooperation between Ukraine and EU member states in crisis management and disaster risk reduction;
2) Cooperative preventive mechanisms for nuclear counterterrorism;
3) Humanitarian interventions;
4) Use of ICT-based learning in teaching of crisis management and European security.

Author of selected case studies will be asked to present the results of their findings. The selected case studies will be published in a special edition of the seminar.

Contacts:
International Association for Institutional Studies
Postal address:
Artema 58 Donetsk 83000 Ukraine
Head of the Association – Prof. Vyacheslav Dementyev
Executive director of the Association, academic coordinator of Jean Monnet Project

Prof. Tetyana Malyarenko
e-mail: Tetyana@correo.ugr.es
Project Manager (administrative questions)

Mrs. Ermolaeva Natalya +38 (095) 879 34 83
E-mail for questions and applications: application2012JeanMonnet@gmail.com

Website : http://ainstud.at.ua/
Email: application2012JeanMonnet@gmail.com