ARUA-The Guild info session: Doctoral training funding opportunities between African and European universities
With an increased budget for mobility and capacity building projects between African and European universities, the African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) and The Guild will organise an info session on 7 October to provide a detailed presentation of the different programmes and actions available, focusing on opportunities at doctoral level (Erasmus+, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, Intra-Africa Mobility Scheme).
Programme:
11:00 Welcome and introduction by Ernest Aryeetey, Secretary-General, ARUA
11:05 Erasmus+ calls (Capacity Building in Higher Education)
- Deirdre Lennan, International Cooperation Officer - Africa, DG EAC
- Q&A session moderated by Jan Palmowski, Secretary-General, The Guild
11:50 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions calls (Staff Exchanges, Doctoral Networks)
- Claire Morel, Head of Unit, DG EAC
- Audrey Arfi, Head of Sector, REA
- Nancy Dzokoto-Pomenya, Project Advisor, REA
- Berha Vizcarra Mir, Project Advisor, REA
- Q&A session moderated by Jan Palmowski, Secretary-General, The Guild
12:50 Next steps and useful tips
- Deirdre Lennan, International Cooperation Officer - Africa, DG EAC
- Julie leprêtre, Policy Officer, DG EAC
12:55 Closing remarks by Ernest Aryeetey, Secretary-General, ARUA
13:00 End of the webinar