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Research Exchange : Exchange Conditions of BVMD(Germany)
Deadline for application (months in advance)	4
Documents required	BEFORE APPLYING PLEASE READ THIS FIRST: You are about to apply for a scientific research program in which you have the opportunity to work in a group of scientists for a certain period. This brings also some obligations with it that you can read below. If you are looking for a cheap way to make a holiday in Germany, do not apply!!! We are not a travel agency but a students' association that is based on volunteer work only. We are not getting paid for this job but we do it for YOU and all the other applicants only and ask you therefore to respect the following rules and requirements! By showing a lack of motivation, lack of respect towards the scientific tutors, unwillingness to work during the duration of your exchange or last minute cancellations, you do not only upset people to worked for you for free but you damage the whole program and take this amazing opportunity away from other people who might appreciate it more. To avoid any misunderstandings: Travel costs (such as flights), visa costs and health insurance is paid by the participant themself!!! ____________________________ Original document required: proof of enrollment (document stating that the participant is a regularly enrolled student in his/her university for the time of the exchange!) The proof of enrollment must be an ORIGINAL document! No scan, no copy is accepted, it has to be on paper and in ORIGINAL form!!! Please note: All documents except the proof of enrollment must be digital!!!
Digital documents required	The following documents ONLY digital!!! - Letter of motivation: One for each project (a different one!). The letter should have a minimum of 250 words and a maximum of one page (around 500 words). - Letter of recommendation (signed by Dean or tutoring professor) - recent curriculum vitae, written in a professional way! Do not use the CV attached to the application form but a professional layout!!! - english language certificate _________________________________ VERY IMPORTANT!!! VERY IMPORTANT!!! VERY IMPORTANT!!! VERY IMPORTANT!!! Before applying: - MAKE SURE YOU FULFILL THE PROJECT REQUIREMENTS!!! - Check the availability of the projects for the month applying, application ONLY FOR FULL CALENDER MONTHS - NO exchange in December; unilateral NO exchange in Juli, August and September - DO NOT fill out the projects of the AF more than 6 months in advance of the exchange! (otherwise the projects are not up to date) - DO NOT fill out the projects of the AF later than 4 months in advance of the exchange! - Check the Letter of Motivation and CV to meet the requirements! THIS IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SENDING NORE/LORE!!! -> Failing to meet one of these criteria will lead to non-acceptance of your application!
Special requirements	______________________________ - We cannot guarantee the student to be placed in one of his/her desired projects (especially in summer). We are based on volunteer workers only but we'll try our best to make it possible. - LONGER EXCHANGES ARE POSSIBLE (maximum time limit: 12 months, availability depends on project), please ask nore@bvmd.de for details! - The CC has to be sent at least 4 weeks prior to arrival. If not, the exchange may be cancelled. _____________________________
Available Universities / Cities for Incoming Students	University of Aachen (Aachen) University of Berlin (Berlin) University of Bochum (Bochum) University of Bonn (Bonn) University of Cologne (Cologne) University of Dresden (Dresden) University of Dusseldorf (Dusseldorf) University of Erlangen (Erlangen) University of Essen (Essen) University of Frankfurt am Main (Frankfurt) University of Freiburg (Freiburg) University of Giessen (Giessen) University of Gottingen (Gottingen) University of Greifswald (Greifswald) University of Halle a. d. Saale (Halle) University of Hamburg (Hamburg) University of Hanover (Hanover) University of Heidelberg (Heidelberg) University of Homburg a.d. Saar (Homburg) University of Jena (Jena) University of Kiel (Kiel) University of Leipzig (Leipzig) University of Lubeck (Lubeck) University of Magdeburg (Magdeburg) University of Mainz (Mainz) University of Mannheim (Mannheim) University of Marburg (Marburg) University of Munich (LMU) (Munich) University of Munich (TU) (Munich) University of Munster (Munster) University of Regensburg (Regensburg) University of Rostock (Rostock) University of Tubingen (Tubingen) University of Ulm (Ulm) University of Witten/Herdecke (Witten-Herdecke) University of Wurzburg (Wurzburg)
Periods for each Univeristy/City	Please note !!! Insurance requirements: Every student is responsible for his/her own health insurance coverage for the period of the exchange. bvmd will not cover any health bills. A liability insurance is not required for the participation in the exchange.
Card of Acceptance at least (weeks before starting the RE Program)	8
Card of Confirmation at least (weeks before starting the RE Program)	4
Substitutions	_________________________ Substitutions are sometimes possible, but it depends on the project. _________________________
Working hours	Usually up to 8 working hours per day but depends on each project (this is not a holiday!)
Board & Lodging	Bilaterals: - free lodging - Each exchangee receives money by which food should be covered. Unilaterals: - Fee of 300 Euros for accomodation (for 1 month) - Student pays for food.
Social Program	___ Social program and the contact to local and other international students is an essential part of our exchange program. We try our best to realize this experience but sometimes it is not possible to place a student in the same city with other exchange students, please understand this condition. I would also like to remind you that the participation in this research program is NOT A HOLIDAY (please read the note above)! Generally our local officers provide a social program for exchange students around every month of the year. However, all local representatives work on a voluntary basis which means that the extent of organized social activities will depend on the availability of the local commitee. Please check our exchange-wiki for further information on the available cities (see link below).
Pocket Money	No
Insurance required	No
More info Link	wiki.ifmsa.org/scope/index.php?title=Germany
Last update of data (GMT)	19/07/2010