Coimbra Group












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            The Coimbra Group [ URL "https://www.coimbra-group.eu/"] was founded in 1985 and was forma

            by signing the charter two years later. The network is open only to traditional and the ol
            across the European area. The Coimbra Group is committed to creating special academic and 
            order to promote, for the benefit of its members, internationalisation, academic collabora

            in learning and research, and service to society.
             



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            * Organization structure
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            The bodies of the association are the Executive Board (regularly elected ten members), whi

            and vice-chair, the Rectors Advisory Group (a seven-member group composed of active rector
            universities), the General Assembly and, finally, particular Working Groups, which are div
            their focus into three large groups, which are science, teaching and external relations. T

            part of the group is the so-called Coimbra Group Office.



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            * Coimbra Group Scholarship Programmes
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            Coimbra Group Universities have been providing, since 2008, young researchers from univers
            Saharan Africa with the opportunity to spend a short period (generally 1 to 3 months) at a
            University to carry out part of their research there.


            Charles University is participating in the Scholarship Programme for Young Researchers fro
            Africa and is offering six places for young researchers from all African countries, except

            Libya, Morocco, and Tunisia (applicants from these countries are eligible under the Schola
            for Young Researchers from the European Neighbourhood).


            At Charles University, the Rectorate is offering two scholarship for students from all fie
            of €1,000 for a duration of one to three months. The contact person for this scholarship i
            (sylvie.boumova(zavinac)ruk.cuni.cz [ MAIL "sylvie.boumova(zavinac)ruk.cuni.cz"] ). 


            The Faculty of Science is offering four scholarship positions, each providing €1,200 per m
            for a one-month research stay. The contact person for this faculty's scholarship is Pavla 

            (pavla.pouskova(zavinac)natur.cuni.cz [ MAIL "pavla.pouskova(zavinac)natur.cuni.cz"] ). 

            Please note that all applicants must secure a letter of acceptance from an academic superv

            university. The deadline for submissions is Monday, 31 March 2025, at midnight (CET). Furt
            the programme can be found on the Coimbra Group website [ URL "https://www.coimbra-group.e
            sub-saharan-africa/"] . 



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            * 3-Minute Thesis (3MT)
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            3MT is a competition that takes place during the Coimbra Annual Conference. PhD students h

            opportunity to make a video where they have to present the topic of their dissertation wit
            minutes. Charles University can nominate only one candidate for the competition. The winne
            financial bonus.






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            * Contact

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            Sylvie Boumová
            International Relation Office

            Charles University, rectorate
            Tel.: +420 224 491 301
            sylvie.boumova(zavinac)ruk.cuni.cz [ MAIL "sylvie.boumova(zavinac)ruk.cuni.cz"]