LITHUANIAN - POLISH ACADEMIC EXCHANGE PROGRAMME for academic year 2009–2010
Atnaujinta 2008-12-30
Following Decree No.699 of the Government of the Republic of Lithuania of 4 July 2007 the Education Exchanges Support Foundation has been authorized by Order No. 1521 of the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Lithuania of 20 July 2007 to organize academic exchange with foreign countries within the framework of international agreements and bilateral exchange programmes.
LITHUANIAN - POLISH ACADEMIC EXCHANGE PROGRAMME
for academic year 2009–2010
for academic year 2009–2010
In accordance with the Co-operation Programme between the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Lithuania and the Ministry of National Education and Sports of the Republic of Poland signed in February 1992, the Education Exchanges Support Foundation informs about the scholarships for students, lecturers and researchers of higher education and research institutions of Poland:
1) tuition free study places for undergraduate and postgraduate students for 2-10 months’ studies (the total period of 50 months);
2) research stays of 1-10 months for postgraduate students and researchers of higher education and research institutions (the total period of 30 months).
2) research stays of 1-10 months for postgraduate students and researchers of higher education and research institutions (the total period of 30 months).
Purpose
The scholarships are designed for advanced students, lecturers and researchers of higher education and research institutions of Poland to enable them to study or carry out research at a Lithuanian institution of higher education and research in any academic discipline.
The scholarships are designed for advanced students, lecturers and researchers of higher education and research institutions of Poland to enable them to study or carry out research at a Lithuanian institution of higher education and research in any academic discipline.
Lithuanian (Baltic) studies
This `call` also covers Lithuanian (Baltic) studies organised by higher education institutions. It is well known that learning a language in its natural spoken environment is always the shortest way to master it. The Lithuanian language belongs to the Indo-European family of languages. It is one of the remaining two live Baltic languages boasting of numerous archaisms, the best-retained ancient system of sounds and a number of morphological peculiarities. In this respect it is often compared with Sanskrit, ancient Greek and Latin. The Lithuanian language as a linguistic subject is studied at many universities abroad. Lithuanian language courses organised by higher education and research institutions of Lithuania attract foreign students who learn Lithuanian in their native countries and major in Lithuanian or Baltic philology, Indo-European linguistics or Lithuanian literature, researchers and lecturers interested in scientific and special literature in Lithuanian, people interested in Lithuanian and Baltic history, culture, ethnography, folklore, political and economic processes in the Baltic region. The scholarships are not intended for a full course of studies. Normally, an academic degree or diploma cannot be obtained during the tenure of the scholarship.
This `call` also covers Lithuanian (Baltic) studies organised by higher education institutions. It is well known that learning a language in its natural spoken environment is always the shortest way to master it. The Lithuanian language belongs to the Indo-European family of languages. It is one of the remaining two live Baltic languages boasting of numerous archaisms, the best-retained ancient system of sounds and a number of morphological peculiarities. In this respect it is often compared with Sanskrit, ancient Greek and Latin. The Lithuanian language as a linguistic subject is studied at many universities abroad. Lithuanian language courses organised by higher education and research institutions of Lithuania attract foreign students who learn Lithuanian in their native countries and major in Lithuanian or Baltic philology, Indo-European linguistics or Lithuanian literature, researchers and lecturers interested in scientific and special literature in Lithuanian, people interested in Lithuanian and Baltic history, culture, ethnography, folklore, political and economic processes in the Baltic region. The scholarships are not intended for a full course of studies. Normally, an academic degree or diploma cannot be obtained during the tenure of the scholarship.
Conditions
The students shall be registered in a higher education institution in their home country, whatever his/her field of study, in order to follow higher education studies leading to a recognized degree or other recognized tertiary level qualification, up to an including the level of doctorate.
Those students who come to study in Lithuania under the Erasmus programme can't apply for the state scholarship.
Applicants must be nominated by the authorities in their home country.
The final decision on the award based on recommendations of the Commission for the International Studies rests with the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Lithuania. It is a condition of the award that an appropriate study programme can be arranged. It is therefore of the essential importance that a person looking for contacts with a higher education and research institution of Lithuania has a clear objective and gives a precise planning outlining the course or the programme of studies or research in Lithuania.
Evidence of acceptance to the host institution in Lithuania is a prerequisite for being approved for a study period or a research stay.
The language of instruction in all higher education institutions is Lithuanian and applicants’ knowledge of the Lithuanian language is a definite advantage. However, recently more and more courses taught in English/ German/ French are being prepared. Most of them are at the undergraduate level and are targeted to cover a wide range of subject areas related to culture, history and social sciences. International students are invited to compose their study periods from the courses offered according to their interests and requirements leading to study period recognition at their home country. Though the Lithuanian language is not compulsory for international students who attend courses in foreign languages, it is advisable to take a course in survival Lithuanian.
The students shall be registered in a higher education institution in their home country, whatever his/her field of study, in order to follow higher education studies leading to a recognized degree or other recognized tertiary level qualification, up to an including the level of doctorate.
Those students who come to study in Lithuania under the Erasmus programme can't apply for the state scholarship.
Applicants must be nominated by the authorities in their home country.
The final decision on the award based on recommendations of the Commission for the International Studies rests with the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Lithuania. It is a condition of the award that an appropriate study programme can be arranged. It is therefore of the essential importance that a person looking for contacts with a higher education and research institution of Lithuania has a clear objective and gives a precise planning outlining the course or the programme of studies or research in Lithuania.
Evidence of acceptance to the host institution in Lithuania is a prerequisite for being approved for a study period or a research stay.
The language of instruction in all higher education institutions is Lithuanian and applicants’ knowledge of the Lithuanian language is a definite advantage. However, recently more and more courses taught in English/ German/ French are being prepared. Most of them are at the undergraduate level and are targeted to cover a wide range of subject areas related to culture, history and social sciences. International students are invited to compose their study periods from the courses offered according to their interests and requirements leading to study period recognition at their home country. Though the Lithuanian language is not compulsory for international students who attend courses in foreign languages, it is advisable to take a course in survival Lithuanian.
Majority of higher education institutions of Lithuania apply to all incoming and outgoing students ECTS, developed by the Commission of European Communities. The workload of 60 ECTS credits has to be undertaken by exchange student during academic year (or 30 ECTS credits during one semester). This is fully employed while designing the courses offered in foreign languages.
Value
As provided for in the Co-operation Programme, students coming from Poland for studies in higher education institutions of Lithuania are exempt from tuition fees.
The host institution provides a guest student/teacher/researcher with accommodation in the hall of residence. Accommodation fees are to be covered by the scholarship holder.
As provided for in the Co-operation Programme, students coming from Poland for studies in higher education institutions of Lithuania are exempt from tuition fees.
The host institution provides a guest student/teacher/researcher with accommodation in the hall of residence. Accommodation fees are to be covered by the scholarship holder.
Method of application
Applications should be prepared on special application forms (forms are available from the website www.smpf.lt/scholarships) and contain documents (in Lithuanian or English or with certified translations into one of these languages) listed below in the order given: 1.Application.
2.An official letter of acceptance from the host institution.
3.Certified copy of a diploma and/ or transcript of academic records (for students), a copy of a diploma of a research degree (for lecturers and researchers).
4.Curriculum Vitae.
5.Precise and detailed study or research programme.
6.Two reference letters from the applicant’s home institution.
7.Evidence of enrolment or employment at a higher education and research institution of the home country.
8.Certificate attesting the knowledge of the Lithuanian or another language acceptable for the host institution.
9.List of publications (for postgraduate students, lecturers and researchers).
10.Copy of the valid travel document.
Applications should be prepared on special application forms (forms are available from the website www.smpf.lt/scholarships) and contain documents (in Lithuanian or English or with certified translations into one of these languages) listed below in the order given: 1.Application.
2.An official letter of acceptance from the host institution.
3.Certified copy of a diploma and/ or transcript of academic records (for students), a copy of a diploma of a research degree (for lecturers and researchers).
4.Curriculum Vitae.
5.Precise and detailed study or research programme.
6.Two reference letters from the applicant’s home institution.
7.Evidence of enrolment or employment at a higher education and research institution of the home country.
8.Certificate attesting the knowledge of the Lithuanian or another language acceptable for the host institution.
9.List of publications (for postgraduate students, lecturers and researchers).
10.Copy of the valid travel document.
Completed applications must be forwarded through official home country’s authorities to:
Education Exchanges Support Foundation
Higher Education Programmes Unit
Geležinio Vilko str. 12
LT-01112 Vilnius, Lithuania by 31 March 2009.
Education Exchanges Support Foundation
Higher Education Programmes Unit
Geležinio Vilko str. 12
LT-01112 Vilnius, Lithuania by 31 March 2009.
Documents should be submitted in two identical sets (original and a copy). Incomplete applications will not be considered!
Commission of International Studies authorized by the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Lithuania to make proposals concerning the award of state scholarships for foreign nationals shall consider applications of the nominees observing the requirements provided for in the `call` for applications. The Ministry of National Education and Sports of the Republic of Poland will be informed about the decision concerning the awards by 31 July 2009.
General Information
Polish nationals having been approved for studies/research stays in Lithuania have to apply for a temporary residence permit. Updated information about the procedure is available from the Lithuanian embassy in Poland (amb.pl@urm.lt, ph. (48 22) 625 3368) or on the websites http://www.lietuva.pl, http://old.urm.lt).
Polish nationals having been approved for studies/research stays in Lithuania have to apply for a temporary residence permit. Updated information about the procedure is available from the Lithuanian embassy in Poland (amb.pl@urm.lt, ph. (48 22) 625 3368) or on the websites http://www.lietuva.pl, http://old.urm.lt).
