How to Apply
Application directions:
- download the application documents and pre application form (not handwritten),
(cv, list of research publications, list of presentations, all in pdf-format)
- set up a research plan and discuss it with your advisor,
(pdf-format, 1500-2500 words, title, supervisor at home university and at host university, abstract of topic, general goals, research question in detail, methodology, workflow, importance/relevance/expected results of work, supervisors at home and abroad-according to the official requirements)
- motivation letter max. 2 pages, pdf-format
- secure the endorsement letter from the study abroad institution/university,
- sign up for the language proficiency test at BOKU-International Relations if necessary,
- request your transcript of records,
- find the estimated travel expenses via the internet or through a travel agent,
- Fill out the online application form in Mobility Online, create an account and confirm. Then upload the complete documents in time (Please send an email to kuwi [at] boku.ac.at if you have (technical) problems),
- once all documents are completed and turned in in a timely manner, the study abroad advisory board will review your application,
- with approval: sign the MPS-application,
- take care of getting your visa for the USA (J-1),
- finalize your insurance policy (coverage of health- , liability- and accident insurance, incl. repatriation and transfer guarantee in case of death),
- inform the Registration Office (Studienservices) prior to your departure and upon your return,
- upon return, hand in the approval of your research project and scan of your flight tickets to BOKU-International Relations via Mobility Online,
- upon return, hand in the research work-final research paper (pdf-formar, min. 7500 words, excluding title page, table of contents and references-according to the official requirements) and letter of acknowledgement from the host university to BOKU-International Relations via Mobility Online,
- upon return, hand in the report of stay-field report to BOKU-International Relations via Mobility Online
(pdf-format, max. 2 pages, general impression of your stay abroad, standard of host institution, contact/involvement/integration, organisation/location, recommendation for future students, contact e-mail).