Deadline for applications: November 20, 2020
The IMSDP programme is an intensive three months teaching and research programme for post-graduate students and researchers in urban studies and planning. It is offered by the KU Leuven Departments of Architecture and Earth and Environmental Sciences, in collaboration with the research units P&D, OSA and Geography and Tourism and over twenty academic partners.
Although the Corona virus is making the future rather unclear, intent is to organise the IMSDP as before, though probably in a format mixing live and online interactions. We hope to have students in Leuven as much as possible, but quite possibly there will also be online teaching and -tutoring sessions.
The program will be organized from March 1st until May 21st 2021.
VLIR-UOS supports the program with 12 scholarships for participants from the global South (please consult the eligible country list).
Eligibility
- Post‐graduate students (Ph.D. and II level Master) and other academic fellows (Post‐Doctoral and Research fellows). A limited number of scholarships could be allocated to outstanding students currently registered as master students and/or with a bachelor degree of 5 years.
- Practitioners (professionals and civil servants) who wish to improve their research capabilities.
Requirements
For applicants whose first language is not English, IELTS 6.5/TOEFL 575 (Paper Based – PBT)/ TOEFL 233 (Computer Based – CBT)/TOEFL 90 (Internet Based – iBT) or sufficient proof of language proficiency is required.
Application Process
The IMSDP is open to:
A. Candidates registered at Universities that are partners of the ESDP network.
B. KU Leuven students.
C. VLIR-UOS supported participants.
D. Other candidates.
Candidates in ESDP Partner Universities should first get in touch and be cleared by their university contact person. After that, they should contact: Pieter.vandenbroeck@kuleuven.be and carine.assaf@kuleuven.be.
Candidates eligible for VLIR-UOS support, see: http://esdp-network.net/vlir-uos-scholarships
When applying, all candidates should include the following attachments:
- A short motivation letter.
- An abstract of their research (1 page).
- CV.
- A reference letter.
- Proof of English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5/TOEFL 575 (paper based – PBT)/TOEFL 233 (computer based – CBT)/ TOEFL 90 (iBT).Applications are to be submitted to: Pieter.vandenbroeck@kuleuven.be and carine.assaf@kuleuven.be.After selection, candidates will receive instructions for official registration.Source / More information for applications:
VLIR UOS Official Website
KU Leuven Official Website
