Sunday 7 April 2013

2013/2014 International Research Fellowships in Latvia

The International Research Fellowships is offers by Latvian Government for students from countries which have signed an Agreement conducting research at Latvian Higher Education Institutions. The selected candidates will receive LVL 20 per day and max. LVL 120 for accommodation per month for a time period of up to 1 term (5 months).

Description
In accordance with bilateral agreements on co-operation in education and science, the State Education Development Agency (Valsts izgltbas attstbas aentra – VIAA) offers scholarships to students, researchers and teaching staff of several countries for studies, research and participation in summer schools in Latvian higher education institutions (HEIs) in the 2013/2014 academic year.

Benefits:
The amount of the Latvian fellowship is LVL 20 per day and max. LVL 120 for accommodation per month.

Eligibility
  • Only academic staff of foreign HEIs is eligible candidates for the Latvian fellowship.
  • Only citizens from countries which have signed an Agreement or offer scholarships for Latvian students can apply for the Latvian government scholarships.

Application Procedure
The candidate must provide the documents below:
  • Application form 
  • Curriculum Vitae and list of scientific publications (applicants are asked to use the Europass CV form);
  • Research plan for research work in Latvia (approx. 3 pages) and motivation letter;
  • Certified photocopies of Master Diploma (including transcript) and of PhD diploma;
  • Invitation letter from the proposed Latvian HEI (please contact the International Relations Department/Unit or Foreign Students Department/Unit of the Latvian HEI directly); List of contact persons in the Latvian HEIs: Latvian HEIs.doc ;
  • One recommendation letter (written within the past three months) from the home HEI or employer;
  • Copy of passport or identity card.

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