ERIM PhD Reference Guide

either the department where the PhD candidate is appointed and / or external
sponsoring, to a maximum of € 1,000 per visit.
International Research Study / Visit
ERIM supports international study visits of PhD candidates to another academic
institution. Candidates in their third and fourth year are encouraged to visit and
participate in another international research group in their area of specialization. In
this way the candidate is enabled to professionalize his / her international academic
peer‐relations. The support is for a research visit with a maximum duration of four
months and is based on a “1/3 of the actual cost”‐ matching principle with two other
parties: department where the PhD candidate is appointed and at least one external
sponsor to a maximum of € 4,000.
A request for an international research study contains the following elements:
• A support letter of your promoter / supervisor
• Overview of the aim of the study and planned activities
• Description of the expected impact of the study on the quality of the results
of the PhD research project
• Budget estimation such as: housing, flight and other connecting
transportation, settlement costs, visa, insurances.
No daily allowance will be paid; ERIM will reimburse costs of living only in case these
are evidently higher than in the Netherlands (Example of budget estimation is
available through the ERIM Office).
4.2 External Funding
Erasmus Trustfonds aims to promote scientific education and research at the
Erasmus University. As such, PhD candidates can receive a scholarship for
conference visits and research visits abroad. ERIM strongly encourages applications
to Trustfonds. Applications to Trustfonds should be sent at least two months before
the planned activity (www.trustfonds.nl).
Furthermore, The Fulbright Center has possibilities for funding working visits in the
USA. Please find more information on www.fulbright.nl.
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