Preparing for Graduate Studies Overseas: Applications, Funding, and Mentorship


Date
Apr 22, 2026 9:00 AM — 12:00 PM
Location
Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang
Malang, East Java

This mentorship session was delivered as part of the CoE MicroPlanet Global Ambassador Program (GAP) at Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang (UMM), with faculty members and researchers.

Topics Covered

  • How to identify funded MSc and PhD positions in Europe and beyond
  • Understanding evaluation criteria and what selection committees look for
  • Writing effective emails to potential supervisors
  • Scholarship landscapes: Erasmus+, FWF, DAAD, and others
  • Strategic self-presentation: CVs, motivation letters, and research proposals
  • One-on-one mentoring session with participants

This was Day 3 of the UMM sessions as part of the CoE MicroPlanet Global Ambassador Program.