The grant funding was obtained by the AI4PH specialization of the Public Health master's degree of the "Institut des Sciences de la Santé Publique d’Aix-Marseille – ISSPAM" (Aix-Marseille Institute of Public Health Sciences) within the call for proposals "Transformation de la Formation par la Recherche - TFR" (Transformation of Training through Research) of the A*Midex foundation's.
| Who is eligible? |
This M2 grant is aimed at the most deserving students whose academic record in AI4PH shows excellent results as evidenced by a good academic record and whose personal project is assessed as being of high quality. It is intended to provide financial support to the winning students for a stay abroad in an ISSPAM partner team. Particular attention will be paid to a mobility project in a CIVIS member university.
| Can the mobility take place within an Aix-Marseille University research unit? |
No. This grant is offered to AMU students who carry out this mobility outside a laboratory of the AMU campus.
On the other hand, the mobility can be carried out outside the University of Aix-Marseille, i.e. it is possible to carry out a mobility in Aix-en-Provence or Marseille for distance learning students, but outside the university (e.g. Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Marseille, another hospital, association, etc.).
| What is the grant amount? |
According to the Aix-Marseille University rules, the amount granted is either 600 € or 1 000 € per month:
- €600 per month if the host country is on the same continent as the country of departure (5
months maximum, i.e. €3,000). - or €1,000 per month if the host country is on a different continent from the country of
departure (maximum 5 months, i.e. €5,000).
Exemples:
- From a country outside Europe to another continent (including France): 1,000 € (e.g. student based in Burkina Faso to France);
- From a country outside Europe to the same continent: 600 € (e.g.: student based in Burkina Faso to Togo);
- From a European country to Europe (including France): 600 € (e.g.: student based in Poland to Estonia);
- From a European country to another continent: 1,000 € (e.g. student based in Poland to Vietnam).
| What is the maximum duration of financed mobility? |
Financing can be provided for a maximum of 5 months' mobility.
| Can the total duration of the mobility be longer than the duration financed by this grant? |
Yes, but of course you must have other financial resources to supplement your needs.
| How many students can benefit from this grant? |
The number of students eligible for funding depends on the number of successful applications.
| Who makes the selection? |
These grants are allocated by a committee made up of teachers of the AI4PH specialization of the Master in Public Health.
| How to know if my application is eligible? |
For any questions concerning the eligibility of your application, please write directly to Professor Roch Giorgi (roch.giorgi@univ-amu.fr) and to Doctor Jean-Charles Dufour (jean-charles.dufour@univamu.fr). Your message should be structured, informative, clear, short and precise.
| What should my application include? |
Your application for international mobility must include:
- An up-to-date and detailed CV.
- The research internship project as submitted in the section "Preparation of the mandatory internship in a research laboratory" of the AMeTICE course "M.AI4PH: General Information and Organisation of the Internships".
- A cover letter which explains your motivation for this outgoing mobility funding, specifying the duration and period envisaged.
- A letter of acceptance from the research director supervising the work in the home organisation, including a reasoned opinion.
- A letter of acceptance from the research directorsupervising the work in the host organisation abroad, including a reasoned opinion.
The application filesshould be sent by email to the following address: sesstim-enseignement@univamu.fr.
| When should my application be submitted? |
The final application for international mobility will be submitted around mid-December. Detailed information will be given to students enrolled in this programme at the beginning of the academic year.
| When will the results be announced? |
The committee will meet in the second week of January. The selected applications will then have to be validated administratively according to the Aix-Marseille University rules.
You will be informed by email of the results of your application.
| When will the payment be made if my application is accepted? |
The payment of the amount of the grant corresponding to the totality of the stay, calculated on a monthly basis, is made in 2 distinct payments:
- 1st instalment: This corresponds to 70% of the amount allocated for the entire stay and is paid before departure, on receipt of proof of commitment to the mobility: transport ticket, accommodation rental contract, etc.
- 2nd payment (balance): This corresponds to 30% of the amount allocated for the entire stay and is paid on the student's return, on receipt of proof of the end of the mobility: departure certificate in particular.
In the event of an overpayment by the student, the university will do everything possible to recover the sum concerned.
| What is the commitment of the laureates? |
It is mandatory for the laureate and his/her team to mention the financial support of the A*Midex programme in all publications and scientific communications related to the funded project: "This work received support from the French government under the France 2030 investment plan, as part of the Initiative d’Excellence d’Aix-Marseille Université – A*MIDEX (AMX-20-IET-014). It was supported by a grant from the Aix-Marseille Institute of Public Health - ISSPAM."
