ASEM-DUO Fellowship Programme 2002 7 Secretariat for ASEM-DUO

ASEM-DUO Fellowship Programme 2002. 7 Secretariat for ASEM-DUO Fellowship July 2002

Development of the Program n Idea Formulation n n Concrete Proposal n n Asia–Europe Vision Group in 1999 identified the need of a scholarship program within the ASEM framework The 3 rd ASEM (2000) approved ASEM-DUO Fellowship Program, jointly proposed by Korea, France and Singapore A total of USD 25 million was targeted for 5 years As a starter, Korea, France, Singapore committed contribution of USD 5 million Actual Implementation n n The first International Expert Meeting held was in Seoul April 2001, a secretariat to be established in Seoul Exchange of people started in January 2002 July 2002 2

Differentiated Mission ASEM-DUO Fellowship Programme aims at n Promoting balanced and permanent increase of contacts and exchanges among students, professors, and teachers between Europe and Asia regions n n n Balance is pursued through pairing of educational institutions, one in Europe and the other in Asia Permanency is pursued through giving priority to exchange programs under cooperation agreements Flexibility is also pursued through “Core Principles” n Donating countries can specify detailed individual criteria above Core Principles July 2002 3

Structure of ASEM-DUO Umbrella concept Governed by Core Principles July 2002 DUO-ZZZ DUO-YYY DUO-XXX DUO-Singapore DUO-France DUO-Korea ASEM-DUO Actual fellowship Programs by donating countries Individually tailored detailed criteria 4

Core Principles 1. Pairing of exchanges n Pairs of teachers or students from the two educational institutions, one in Asia and the other in Europe, are supported as a package July 2002 5

Pairing under ASEM-DUO (country level) European countries Asian countries Country A Country 1 Country B Country 2 Country C Country 3 Country P Country 10 Theoretically these are the possible pairings, but donating country B may not be willing to support exchange pairs between countries C and 10. July 2002 6

Pairing under DUO-BBB (country level) European countries Asian countries Country A Country 1 Country B Country 2 Country C Country 3 Country P Country 10 These are the actual pairings; one end of the pairing is anchored at the donating country. July 2002 7

Or Pairing under DUO-111 (country level) European countries Asian countries Country A Country 1 Country B Country 2 Country C Country 3 Country P Country 10 July 2002 8

Pairing under DUO-BBB (institutional level) Country B in Europe Country 3 in Asia University i University b University ii University g University iii University w University m Bi-directional, or balanced, exchanges are allowed. July 2002 9

Pairing under DUO-BBB (institutional level) Country B in Europe Country 3 in Asia University i University b University ii University g University iii University w University m One directional exchanges like these are not allowed, as they may not be lead to permanent exchanges… July 2002 10

Core Principles and Flexibility 1. Pairing of exchanges n Pairs of teachers or students from the two educational institutions, one in Asia and the other in Europe, are supported as a package 2. Standardized duration of stay in units n one unit comprises 6 months for students, and 1 month for the others 3. Grants calculated on a pair(duo) basis n n n 6, 000 euros for 2 professors for one unit 12, 000 euros for 2 students for one unit Donating country decides the rest according to its individual needs July 2002 11

Simplified Procedures n ASEM-DUO does not directly deal with individuals, but through institutions n By dealing through institutions, … n n Institutions pre-select applications, which greatly relieves ASEM-DUO of the burden for selection Also secure transfer of money and oversight of exchange programs are jointly pursued Engagement of institutions fosters continued exchange program The management of ASEM-DUO is possible with small administration, and the process is expedited July 2002 12

DUO-Korea n DUO-Korea was announced for invitation in November 2001 n n n Selection was made in December 2001 14 institutions from 9 European member countries and 9 Korean universities involved As of July 2002, 6 professors and 10 students already finished exchange projects and returned. By December 2002, DUO-Korea Fellowship will support exchange projects of 16 students and professors. DUO-Korea 2002 invited applications from May to June n n 360, 000 euros has been set aside: fund available to support 61 students at the maximum Selection will be announced in July 2002 13

DUO-France n DUO-France invited applications from March to April in 2002 n n Proposals to create new exchange projects or to develop existing ones between French and Asian institutions French institutions submit applications on behalf of partner institutions, and students and/or professors who will engage in their exchange projects are determined by the heads of French institutions prior to the actual implementation of exchange projects Financing of the projects: maximum 42, 000 euros available for a two year project and 30, 000 euros available for a one year project DUO-France 2002 Selection n Announcement of the selection will be available in July 2002 14

DUO-Singapore n DUO-Singapore was announced for invitation in November 2001 n n For students and/or professors participating in exchange projects between Singaporean and European institutions Two-rounds of selection : first in May and second in November In May 2002, 28 students selected by DUO-Singapore Fellowship program 13 European and 3 Singaporean universities involved (participating European countries: Finland, Denmark, France, the U. K. and Sweden) July 2002 15

Missions of the Secretariat n Missions of the Secretariat 1. Focal point of the program n 2. Efficient administration n n 3. receipt and processing of applications financial transfers Close follow-up n n n Depository of information and contacts evaluation of programs newsletters, contacts among recipients, etc Criteria and final selection to be made by the donating countries July 2002 16

Works Ahead n Smooth implementation of individual DUO programs n Assistance to finding pairs in the other region n n Dissemination of information on ASEM-DUO Expanded links to contact points and related sites n 2 nd expert meeting expected in the later half of 2002 n Expanded contributions from member countries and private institutions July 2002 17

Please visit http: //www. asemduo. org July 2002 18