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 November 2023

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Dear students and readers,

Now is the time to think about where you want to go next year and to plan concrete steps. 

This newsletter again offers a wide range of tips and information for this purpose.

Let us advise you and take advantage of your opportunities.

Your Team from the International Office

Events/Information of the International Office

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Inform yourself now about stays abroad in WS 24/25

Students who are considering a stay abroad in the coming winter semester should start planning now at the latest.

Find out if your department is offering an information event and take advantage of the advisory services offered by the International Coordinators in your department and by the International Office. 

If you are planning to study at a partner university, you should look into the courses on offer and the financing options at an early stage. We have also compiled a lot of useful information on our website.

If you have any questions, please contact us.

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Counselling on going abroad - Open office hours in Rheinbach

The Outgoing Team of the International Office cordially invites all Rheinbach students to open office hours at the International Office Rheinbach (Egermannstr. 1, room 1309). No matter if you are already planning a stay abroad and have questions about application procedures or financing possibilities, or if you would like to get general information about the possibilities of a study stay or an internship: Come by and let us assist you.

This winter semester, the open office hours will take place every two weeks on Mondays from 09:30-12:30. Individual appointments in the afternoon are also possible by arrangement. The upcoming dates are: 13.11.23, 27.11.23, 11.12.23, 15.01.24.

Of course, you are also welcome to arrange an individual appointment with us in Sankt Augustin, by telephone or by video conference. Please contact us.

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Information booth of the International Office:
November 27, in Rheinbach
November 29, in Sankt Augustin

Do you have concrete plans to spend time abroad or are you undecided as to whether it is the right thing for you?

The international office outgoing team is happy to advise you!

On Monday, 27th in Rheinbach from 11:30 to 13:30 (Location TBC) and on Wednesday, the 29th in Sankt Augustin (Hochschulstrasse) from 11:30 to 13:30 you will find us at our information booth.

Feel free to drop by and have a chat. 

We are looking forward to meeting you.

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Study Buddy evening in St. Augustin on 15 November

All international students and their study buddies are invited to an international evening on 15 November 2023.

In addition to drinks, some good food and fun games, you will also have the opportunity to get to know each other better and make new friends from all over the world.

We have already sent you an invitation by email. If you have missed the registration deadline, please send us your registration immediately.

Scholarships

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Fulbright travel grants for the USA

The Fulbright Travel Grant supports study projects at partner universities with a travel allowance of 2,000 euros. At the same time, it connects Fulbright scholarship holders and accompanies them on their journey across the Atlantic.

Applications are open to Master's students who will continue/finish their studies at a German university after completing their studies in the USA, as well as Bachelor's students who have successfully completed at least four semesters of study before admission to the USA and who will continue/finish their Bachelor's programme at the German university after completing their studies in the USA.

Applications for study visits to the USA in the academic year 2024-25 can be submitted from 1 November 2023 to 1 February 2024 via the online application form for the travel scholarship programme.

Further information can be found here.
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For two months with scholarship to Japan in summer

The JSPS Summer Programme offers advanced graduate students in Master's programmes who are pursuing a doctorate, doctoral students who can provide proof of formal acceptance as a doctoral candidate and post-doctoral students who completed their doctorate no more than 6 years ago the opportunity to receive an orientation on Japanese culture and the research system for the period from 18.06. to 27.08.2024.

Applications must be submitted to the DAAD by 18.11.2023.

Further information can be found here.

Further information can also be found on the JSPS Tokyo homepage.
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Development policy exchange and commitment with ASA

If you are interested in international exchange and commitment and want to contribute your knowledge and ideas for a fairer world, then the ASA programme qualifies you to recognize and shape global connections.

A three- or six-month project phase takes you to a country in Africa, Asia, Latin America or South-East Europe, where you will get to know new perspectives on your specialist or professional field.

Further information can be found here.

The application platform is open from 1.12.2023. Applications are possible until 20.1.2024.

Questions about the application and the ASA programme will be answered during the application phase by phone +49 30 25482 3410 and mail.

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Application deadline extended for John F. Kennedy Memorial Fellowships 2024/2025

The application deadline for this programme has been extended until 10.11.2023.

It is aimed at scientists with a doctorate who do not hold a professorship.

Up to three fellowships are awarded once a year.

Funding is provided to conduct a research project at the Center for European Studies (CES) at Harvard University. Fellows are expected to participate in CES activities and programmes.

The fellowship is awarded for a duration of 10 months (01.09.2024 to 30.06.2025); an extension of the stay by 2 months without additional funding is possible.

Click here for the programme announcement.
Contact
International Academic Affairs and Welcome Centre:
Sankt Augustin (Rooms: E 056 - E 061)

Opening hours
Monday - Wednesday: 10 - 12 h
Thursday: 10 - 12 h und 14 - 16 h
Friday: closed

Rheinbach:
Egermannstr. 1, Room: 1309
Consultation hours by appointment

Angelique Born
angelique.born@h-brs.de
Welcome Centre

Sally Brammer
sally.brammer@h-brs.de
Coordination of University Partnerships/ Counselling (Non-Erasmus, except China)

Birgit Henn
birgit.henn@h-brs.de
Counselling Incoming Students in Rheinbach;
Coordination Study Buddy Programme;
Cultural Programme; Staff Mobility

Paulina Hinz
paulina.hinz@h-brs.de
Coordination University Partnerships; Partnership Management 

Christina Holthaus
christina.holthaus@h-brs.de
Erasmus+ Institutional Coordinator; Study Abroad (Erasmus+) all departments

Zhanlu Ma-Högemeier
zhanlu.ma-hoegemeier@h-brs.de
Coordination University Partnerships with China

Maria do Carmo Massoni
maria-do-carmo.massoni@h-brs.de
Coordination Welcome Centre

Astrid Schlinkert
astrid.schlinkert@h-brs.de
Internships abroad, Erasmus+ for Internships; PROMOS

Janina-Domenica Wörmann
janina-domenica.woermann@h-brs.de
Unniversity Partnerships; Project Coordination TOFI

Olena Yarosh
olena.yarosh@h-brs.de
Coordination Mobility Management and Digitising Processes

Wang Yi
yi.wang@h-brs.de
Head of the International Office                          
Coordination Refugee Projects (provisional) under refugees@h-brs.de
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Editor: International Office of Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg | Responsible: Wang Yi, Head of the International Office | Editorial Office: Birgit Henn | Grantham-Allee 20, 53757 Sankt Augustin | Tel. +49 2241 865 707

E-Mail: int-office.rheinbach@h-brs.de

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