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Call for Applications 2024

MASS Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Astrophysics and Space Science

 

 

Application start: October 17th, 2023 at 16:00 CET

Application deadline: February 15th, 2024 at 23:59 CET

Course starting date: September 17th, 2024

Course duration: 2 years (120 ECTS credits)

Eligible candidates: Top-ranked students of any nationality with a certified good knowledge of English, who hold a recognized Bachelor’s degree in Astronomy, Astrophysics, Physics, Mathematics, Computing Science, Space Engineering, or closely related fields.

Funding: The programme is funded by the European Union within the 2021 – 2027 Erasmus+ programme. A number of Erasmus Mundus Joint Master full scholarships are available for students of any nationality. An additional, EMJM-equivalent scholarship is funded by the Italian Space Agency.

The Masters course is open to students of all nationalities and is jointly offered by a Consortium of 4 Universities:

  • the University of Rome “Tor Vergata” (Italy),

  • the University of Belgrade (Serbia),

  • the University of Bremen (Germany),

  • the Université Côte d’Azur (France)

with the participation of several associated partners, including public research institutions, national Space Agencies, small and medium enterprises and space industries that contribute actively to the programme.

The programme has a duration of 2 years (120 ECTS credits) and is entirely taught in English.

MASS will give students an excellent education in the field of Astrophysics and Space Science. It will expose them to the theoretical aspects of modern astrophysics, to the knowledge/use of observational facilities and/or to the data reduction and science exploitation of big data sets coming from current/forthcoming ground-based or space-borne experiments. The goal of the programme is to provide students with knowledge and skills tuned to continue their career in PhD programmes, but also desirable to the private sector.

We invite applications from top-ranked students of any nationality that either hold or are expected to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree (or a recognized equivalent Degree that certifies a period of studies of at least 3 years, corresponding to 180 credits in the European Credit Transfer System) in Astronomy, Astrophysics, Physics, Mathematics, Computing Science, Space Engineering, or closely related fields by the end of June 2024, for applicants who need a visa to study in Italy, OR by the end of July 2024, for applicants who are exempt from a visa application to study in Italy . A certified good knowledge of the English language is required.

Students selected for participation will carry out their studies in at least 2 and up to 4 of the MASS consortium universities and will be finally awarded a multiple Master Degree, complemented with a Diploma Supplement. The degree will allow them access to PhD programmes.

A number of full scholarships are available for students of any nationality. These are funded by the European Commission following the Erasmus+ scholarship scheme for Erasmus Mundus Joint Master courses. An additional, equivalent scholarship is funded by the Italian Space Agency.

The selection of students is primarily based on excellence.

Full information about the MASS programme, the application form, and detailed instructions on how to apply can be found on the web-site: https://www.master-mass.eu

Applications are accepted until February 15th, 2024.

Reference letters need to be uploaded directly by recommenders upon receipt of the e-mail invitation, in the period from November 20th, 2023 to February 22nd, 2024.

 

The contact e-mail for inquiries is: info@master-mass.eu .

Eligibility:-

Language prerequisites

Supply one of the following proofs of English proficiency:

  • Cambridge C1 Advanced First (formerly known as Cambridge English: Advanced, CAE) or higher level Cambridge certificates;

  • “International English Language Testing System” (IELTS) Academic test, minimum overall band score “Band 7” and not more than 2 years old;

  • Internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with minimum score 95 points and not more than 2 years old;

  • TOEFL Essentials with minimum overall band score 10 and not more than 2 years old;

  • Pearson PTE Academic Test with minimum score 76;

  • UNIcert level “III”;

  • C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR);

Native English speakers and applicants who have carried out their previous university studies entirely in English, as certified by their university of origin, are exempted from providing such a proof.

Academic prerequisites

  1. To hold

  • Either a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Astronomy, Astrophysics, Physics, Mathematics, Computing Science, Space Engineering or related fields;

  • Or another recognized degree from accredited higher education institutions that certifies an equivalent amount of learning in the same fields, quantified as 3 years of university studies corresponding to at least 180 credits in the European Credit Transfer System, and that allows access to second-cycle programmes at the Master level in the higher education system within which the degree was obtained.

  • Or to be expected to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree in the above-mentioned fields at latest

    • by the end of June of the starting year of the Masters Course, for applicants who need to apply for a visa to study in Italy, or

    • by the end of July of the starting year of the Masters Course, for applicants who are exempt from a visa application to study in Italy.

  1. To possess an academic transcript of records that demonstrates the fulfilment of the following minimum requirements concerning the acquired knowledge in Mathematics and Physics:

  • Mathematical Knowledge: Linear Algebra, Mathematical Analysis in one or several variables, Linear operators;

  • Physics Knowledge: Basic knowledge of classic and modern Physics, Mechanics, Thermodynamics and Electromagnetism; Elements of Quantum Mechanics, Special Relativity and Nuclear Physics; basic knowledge of geometrical and wave Optics.

  • Skills in lab. activities, experimental physics data analysis, and programming.

Administrative prerequisites

  1. Compliance with the application calendar and deadlines;

  2. Submission of a complete set of required application documents in English language versions (certified English translation if required).

Application deadline:-
 

The deadline for applications for admission to the MASS EMJM course starting in September 2024 is February 15th, 2024, at 23:59 CET (UTC+1).
 

Application process

  • The application process is entirely online.

  • Applications must be submitted through the Application Form within the deadline.

  • No application will be accepted in any other form.

  • Application documents must be self-contained. Documents or parts thereof that are submitted in the form of links to external websites or on-line repositories will not be taken into consideration.

  • Non-submitted applications, incomplete applications and applications received after the application deadline will not be taken into consideration.

  • The submission or update of documents after the application deadline is not accepted, with the exception of the Bachelor’s Degree, in the case that the applicant has not yet graduated at the time of application deadline. If the results of one of the listed tests of English proficiency are not yet available at application deadline, the applicant must present a proof of having already registered for the next available test and declare the date when the test will be taken.

  • All completed applications will be recorded and archived to ensure full transparency of the selection process.

  • An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent to the e-mail address provided by the applicant at submission time.

Candidates who wish to re-submit their application in an updated version, can only do so before the submission deadline.

Candidates who wish to withdraw their application should contact as early as possible the Project Office at the following email address info@master-mass

 

Required documents

The required documents must be uploaded as digital copies and in English language versions. Applicants must provide a certified translation in the English language of any document issued in a different language. Otherwise, documents will not be taken into consideration.

The required documents are:

  1. The completed and signed application form;

  2. A copy of the Bachelor’s degree or an official statement specifying the expected date of the same, if not yet obtained;

  3. The academic transcripts of records including an explanation of the grade scale;

  4. A description of relevant attended course modules that reports for each module the title, the syllabus, the grade obtained, and the number of ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) credits or the number of hours;

  5. An up-to-date CV (curriculum vitæ, resume), which includes a list of publications (if any), the title and short summary of the Bachelor’s thesis (if applicable), a description of extra-curricular activities that are related to astrophysics and space science (if any), and skills acquired (e.g. computer/ programming skills).

  6. A cover/motivation letter (max. 1000 words) demonstrating the consistency between the Programme objectives and the applicant’s motivation, academic/professional background and professional project(s).

  7. A scan of the passport (a scan of the national ID will be accepted conditionally if the applicant does not have a passport at the time of the application);

  8. One of the above listed certificates of English language proficiency or a proof of registration to the next available test of English language proficiency from the above list, or a certification issued by the university of origin stating that the applicant has carried out the university degree program entirely in English (if applicable).

  9. Two recommendation letters. The applicants should provide the email addresses of two university professors, who are willing to submit recommendation letters in support of their application. The applicants are responsible for verifying that the recommendation letter requests have been received by the named professors and that the letters are submitted by the professors within the deadline specified in the call for applications. Recommendation letters that are submitted directly by the applicants will not be considered.



     

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