The EMOTION program is an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master
Degree funded by the European Commission. It aims to train future translational
scientists in the skin health & care sector. This program is designed for
motivated and bright students who aspire to a career in research and
development (R&D), contributing to the creation and development of
innovative dermatological drugs, cosmetics, and medical devices for skin well-being.
The program emphasizes the importance of skin health not just for appearance
and self-confidence but as a health priority in the modern world.
Program
Structure:
Semesters:
- First
and Second Semesters: Held at the University of
Piemonte Orientale (UPO) in Italy.
- Third
Semester: Held at either the University of
Murcia (UMH) in Spain or the University of Namur (UNamur) in Belgium. The
choice depends on the student’s interest in non-clinical (Spain) or
clinical (Belgium) research.
- Coursework:
Includes background information provided by academic professors and
insights from industry professionals, ensuring students gain up-to-date
and valuable information for transitioning to the industrial environment
and making an impact in the R&D arena.
- Practical
Work: All semesters include practical and tutored work
to provide hands-on experience.
Workshops:
- Thematic
Workshops: Three workshops focused on
transferable skills and current trends in the field. Conducted mainly by
industry professionals, these workshops provide practical experience and
networking opportunities with the productive sector and allow interaction
among different student cohorts.
Elective
Project:
- Internship:
A six-month final elective project either in academia or industry. The
work conducted during this period forms the basis of the student’s thesis,
which is discussed in September during the induction week at UPO (Novara).
- Thesis
Presentation: This event allows graduating
students to meet and welcome new students, fostering a sense of community.
Mobility:
- Requirements:
Students must live in at least two different countries during the program,
spending a minimum of 30 ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation
System) in each country.
- Restrictions:
Students cannot undertake their final semester internship in the same
country as their third semester. For example, Italian students cannot do
their fourth-semester internship in Italy if their third semester was in
Italy.
Application
Types:
Erasmus+
Scholarship Applicants:
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Scholarship:
€1,400 per month for 24 months.
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Coverage:
Participation costs, health insurance, university registration, and student
services are covered.
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Obligations: Students
must cover mobility costs (travel, visa, residence permit fees) from their
scholarship.
Non-Fee
Paying Self-Funded Students:
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No Participation Costs:
Health insurance, university registration, and student services are covered.
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Costs:
Students must cover their living, housing, and travel expenses, including those
related to the mandatory mobility path.
Fee-Paying
Self-Funded Students:
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Participation Costs:
€4,500 per academic year (€9,000 in total).
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Coverage:
Health insurance, university registration, and student services are included.
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Costs:
Students must cover their living, housing, and travel expenses, including those
related to the mandatory mobility path.
Entry
Requirements:
Bachelor
Degree or Higher:
Applicants must hold a
relevant Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) from a recognized academic higher
education Institution* (equivalent to a European undergraduate degree of 180
ECTS) in a field related to the Programme area with a background in both biology
and chemistry (Pharmacy, Medicine, Biology, Pharmaceutical Scaiences,
Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, and degree judged as
equivalent). The grade average of the previous study should prove high
qualification of the applicant.
English
Certification:
- Non-native
English speakers must provide proof of English proficiency through
internationally recognized tests, such as IELTS (minimum score 6.5), TOEFL
(various formats with minimum scores), or Cambridge certificates. The
certificate must be less than 5 years old.
Application
Process:
- Management:
Applications are handled by the University of Piemonte Orientale.
- Rounds:
- First
Round: For scholarship holders and non-fee
paying self-funded applicants (February 1-29).
- Second
Round: For fee-paying self-funded
applicants (May 1-31).
- Deadlines:
All deadlines are at 23:59 hrs CET.
Required
Documents:
- Declaration
Form: Available on the program's website.
- Curriculum
Vitae: Detailing academic and professional
background.
- University
Degree Diploma: Proof of relevant academic
qualification.
- Academic
Records: Transcripts and other relevant
documentation.
- English
Proficiency Certificate: As specified in the
entry requirements.
- Identity
Document or Passport: Proof of identity.
- Motivation
Letter: Outlining the applicant’s reasons
for joining the program and their career aspirations.
- Reference
Letter: From a professional or academic
referee.
Selection
Procedure:
- Evaluation
Criteria: Academic record (0-4 points), merit
based on CV (0-4 points), motivation letter (0-3 points), and referee’s
evaluation (0-1 point).
- Interview:
Top candidates are interviewed via tele-conference for 30 minutes,
focusing on their motivation for pursuing the program. The interview is
scored from 0 to 8 points.
- Notification:
Selected candidates are notified by email and placed on the main or
reserve list.
Special
Needs:
- Support:
Students with disabilities can receive up to €60,000 to cover special
items/services required for the duration of the program.
Contact
Information:
- Scholarships
Office: [email protected]
- Phone:
0800 04 04 04