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ASEM-DUO Fellowship Programme. 2002. 7 Secretariat for ASEM-DUO Fellowship. Development of the Program. Idea Formulation Asia–Europe Vision Group in 1999 identified the need of a scholarship program within the ASEM framework Concrete Proposal
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ASEM-DUOFellowship Programme 2002. 7 Secretariat for ASEM-DUO Fellowship
Development of the Program • Idea Formulation • Asia–Europe Vision Group in 1999 identified the need of a scholarship program within the ASEM framework • Concrete Proposal • The 3rd 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 • 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
Differentiated Mission ASEM-DUO Fellowship Programme aims at • Promoting balanced and permanent increase of contacts and exchanges among students, professors, and teachers between Europe and Asia regions • 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” • Donating countries can specify detailed individual criteria above Core Principles July 2002
Structure of ASEM-DUO • Umbrella concept Governed by Core Principles ASEM-DUO DUO-Singapore DUO-France DUO-XXX DUO-ZZZ DUO-YYY DUO-Korea Actual fellowship Programs by donating countries Individually tailored detailed criteria July 2002
Core Principles 1. Pairing of exchanges • 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
Pairing under ASEM-DUO(country level) European countries Asian countries Country A Country 1 Country B Country 2 Country C Country 3 Country 10 Country P 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
Pairing under DUO-BBB(country level) European countries Asian countries Country A Country 1 Country B Country 2 Country C Country 3 Country 10 Country P These are the actual pairings; one end of the pairing is anchored at the donating country. July 2002
Or Pairing under DUO-111(country level) European countries Asian countries Country A Country 1 Country B Country 2 Country C Country 3 Country 10 Country P July 2002
Pairing under DUO-BBB(institutional level) Country B in Europe Country 3 in Asia University a University i University b University ii University g University iii University m University w Bi-directional, or balanced, exchanges are allowed. July 2002
Pairing under DUO-BBB(institutional level) Country B in Europe Country 3 in Asia University a University i University b University ii University g University iii University m University w One directional exchanges like these are not allowed, as they may not be lead to permanent exchanges… July 2002
Core Principles and Flexibility 1. Pairing of exchanges • 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 • one unit comprises 6 months for students, and 1 month for the others 3. Grants calculated on a pair(duo) basis • 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
Simplified Procedures • ASEM-DUO does not directly deal with individuals, but through institutions • By dealing through institutions,… • 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
DUO-Korea • DUO-Korea was announced for invitation in November 2001 • 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 • 360,000 euros has been set aside: fund available to support 61 students at the maximum • Selection will be announced in July July 2002
DUO-France • DUO-France invited applications from March to April in 2002 • 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 • Announcement of the selection will be available in July July 2002
DUO-Singapore • DUO-Singapore was announced for invitation in November 2001 • 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
Missions of the Secretariat • Missions of the Secretariat • Focal point of the program • Depository of information and contacts • Efficient administration • receipt and processing of applications • financial transfers • Close follow-up • evaluation of programs • newsletters, contacts among recipients, etc • Criteria and final selection to be made by the donating countries July 2002
Works Ahead • Smooth implementation of individual DUO programs • Assistance to finding pairs in the other region • Dissemination of information on ASEM-DUO • Expanded links to contact points and related sites • 2nd expert meeting expected in the later half of 2002 • Expanded contributions from member countries and private institutions July 2002
Please visit http://www.asemduo.org July 2002