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The Research Council of Lithuania launches a call for Lithuanian and foreign student summer internships

The Research Council of Lithuania (RCL) launches the annual Student Summer Internship Competition and Lithuanian and foreign students are invited to apply for internship places at universities and research institutes. Students from Lithuania and all around the world can choose internship places from the competition – selected places offered by science and study institutions. The internships will take place from July to August, and students will receive a € 2,000 grant (€ 1,000 per month). In addition to grants, the RCL will allocate funds for the implementation of internships. A total of € 750,000 is planned for this program this year.

The Summer Internship Competition for students is the longest- running RCL programme aimed at providing students with the opportunity to conduct scientific research, acquire new knowledge, deepen analytical and scientific skills, develop scientific writing and presentation skills, get acquainted with the Lithuanian scientific community and scientific infrastructure, and also gain professional skills. Since 2005, the RCL has supported around 2,700 students during the summer, with 198 students from Lithuanian and foreign research institutions funded last year. The RCL funds student internships in all fields of science and art: natural, technological, medical and health, agricultural, humanities, social sciences, performing and screen arts, visual arts.

To participate in the summer internship competition organized by the RCL, applicants must submit a CV, a certificate of study results, a cover letter and a choice of up to 2 topics of interest before 29 May 2024.

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T4EU Summer School for Early-Stage Researchers

The 14th Lisbon Summer School for the Study of Culture will be the first Transform4Europe Summer School for Early-Stage Researchers. Organised under the theme ‘Culture at War’, the event will take place between 24 and 29 June 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal.

Organised by the Lisbon Consortium of the Faculty of Human Sciences of Universidade Católica Portuguesa, the summer school focuses on topics such as culture and conflict; war and the creation of modernity; the cultural construction of terror/terrorism; rules of war and humanitarian law; representations of war; cultural wars and language; dialogue and tolerance; environmental emergency; and war against climate change.

The event is addressed to participants interested in such fields as culture studies, film and the visual arts, literary and translation studies, history, anthropology, media, and psychology.

The registrations for paper submissions are now closed, but students can still register as attendees for the Summer School until 15 June. T4EU partner universities’ students can enjoy a reduced participation fee of €80.

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Baltic University Programme (BUP) Science and Sail 2024

The Baltic University Programme (BUP) and Klaipėda University, proudly present BUP Science and Sail 2024, a summer school with the focus on the Baltic Sea Environment.

The summer school will take place between 4-11 August in Klaipėda, Lithuania and the waters of the Baltic Sea. Accepted students will be studying the sensitive Baltic Sea Environment, both on land and at sea with leading experts from across the region.

Parts of the summer school will take place onboard Klaipėda University’s sailing vessel Brabander, sailing the southeastern part of the Baltic Sea, while conducting tests and collecting samples. Participants will also study the unique coastal environment of the Curonian Spit and Nemunas river delta, learning about the impacts of and solutions to climate change, biodiversity loss and the human aspects of the unique Baltic Sea Environment.

This summer school is free of charge and applications are open for students studying at either bachelor or master level at The Baltic University Programme’s participating universities. In total 36 students from BUP participating universities will be selected to take part. Furthermore, we will welcome 3 PhD students. The PhD students will have a unique opportunity to take part in the full program, along with the students, while also practicing their teaching and mentoring skills. The attending PhD student will be supporting students in contextualising the work. We accept students from all kinds of study programs and no pre-knowledge of the Baltic Sea Environment is required.

Application deadline: 19 May 2024, 23:59 (CEST)

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A Workshop for VMU Students and Graduates: “Insider Tips for Landing Entry-Level Positions”

Recent graduates and current students are facing numerous challenges when attempting to secure jobs in entry-level positions. They feel uncertain about their degree or what comes next after graduation and are struggling to find summer employment that aligns with their studies and passions. A couple of months before the end of the semester, Vytautas Magnus University extends a helping hand to current students and graduates who are feeling overwhelmed as they embark on their job-searching journey.

That’s why the VMU Career Centre and International Cooperation Department invite current students and graduates to join an online event on the topic of “Insider Tips for Landing Entry-Level Positions”.

What: A Workshop for VMU Students and Graduates “Insider Tips for Landing Entry-Level Positions” 

When: 21st May, Tuesday, 10:30 – 12:00

Format: online event via Microsoft Teams in English 

Register here!

You will receive an email with a link for Microsoft Teams before the event.

Meet our speakers:

Register now to secure your spot! 

New twentieth catalogue of Internship and Volunteering Offers

Right here in front of you is the twentieth Catalogue of Internship and Volunteering Offers, which was issued by the Career Centre of Vytautas Magnus university. In this catalogue students will find internship and volunteering offers of enterprises, public institutions, non-governmental organizations. We are hoping that each of you will find something useful in the pages that follow!

Catalogue on Internship and Volunteering Offers No. 20 / April, 2024

The catalogue provides a standardized presentation of enterprise, institution or organization which is offering internship or volunteering opportunities, indicates the name and conditions of the offered internship / volunteering position. Each publication of an offer includes information about ability to combine activities with your studies, about the period of internship / volunteering, specifies which of offered positions are adapted for students with disabilities and which activities are organized in foreign languages.

We hope that this catalogue will help you to find a place of internship or you will use an opportunity to test yourself in volunteering, which will be useful in finding your path to labor market!

VMU Career Centre is not responsible for the content of the offers published in the Catalogue. Companies and organizations decide themselves about the conditions of internship and/or volunteering.

Call for applications for the NATO Internship Programme

We are pleased to share the information, that the call for applications for the NATO Internship Programme is now open with a closing date on May 20^th 2024. Selected candidates will join in 2025.

All the necessary information, application forms can be found on the NATO website, in the Career section here.

Join our workshop “How to tailor your experience for a specific job-application?”

Are you feeling frustrated by the lack of response to your job applications? Struggling to showcase your achievements and skills effectively on your CV and cover letter? Perhaps you’re doubting your suitability for positions due to limited experience or considering a switch to a different field?

If any of this sounds familiar, then you’re not alone!

Many current students and graduates encounter these obstacles as they navigate their early career journeys!

Join us for an upcoming event designed to address these common concerns and provide valuable insights to help you navigate your career journey with confidence.

We invite you to participate in the workshop “How to tailor your experience for a specific job-application?” and discuss all the ins and outs of how to get ready for a job-searching journey.

What: workshop and discussion “How to tailor your experience for a specific job-application?” (Lithuanian Job-Market Context)

When: April 24, Wednesday

Time: 16:00–17:30

Place: Vytauto pr. 71, dormitory “Baltija”, room 102 (choir hall)

Format: Onsite event

Language: English

REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

This event is for you if you: 

• Find yourself asking, “Why am I not receiving ANY response after I apply for a job?”
• Are unsure how to effectively describe your achievements, experience, skills, and competencies in your CV and cover letter
• Think that you don’t have enough experience or zero experience for a specific vacancy
• Consider making a transition to a different position or area, where you have entry-level or little experience
• Are seeking your first job without experience

Agenda 

• TOP-10 mistakes in CV and Cover Letter and how to manage them
• How to convert your diverse experience into the relevant skills?
• Tips on CV, Motivation Letter and Cover Letter
• Proactive search: how LinkedIn can boost your chances of getting in the job interview?
• How to research the company and position you are applying for?
• Questions you need to prepare for

Meet our speakers:

Registration required.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights and equip yourself with strategies to overcome these hurdles!

Online discussion for students and graduates “How to Get a Job Without Experience?”

Recent graduates and current students are facing many challenges when trying to find a job in their desired field. Among the most crucial ones are limited or no professional experience, high competition where entry-level positions attract many applicants, making it tough to stand out, and not knowing how to describe your achievements, competencies, skills, and abilities in a favorable light for a relevant vacancy. Perhaps the last one is the focal point.

Therefore, we have convened a panel of VMU alumni who have encountered similar challenges and are enthusiastic about sharing their valuable advice and experiences acquired throughout their careers.

We invite current students and graduates to join the online event on the topic of “How to Get a Job Without Experience?”

This event is for those facing rejections or receiving no feedback after applying for a job, for those unsure if they have enough experience, and for those who don’t know how to describe their experience, skills, and competencies in their CV and cover letter.

What: Discussion “How to Get a Job Without Experience?” (Lithuanian and Worldwide Context) 

When: April 17, Wednesday 

Time: 10:30 – 11:30 (Lithuanian time) 

Language: English

Format: Online event via Microsoft Teams

REGISTRATION REQUIRED. 

This event is tailored for current international and Lithuanian students and recent alumni:

• For those seeking their first job without experience
• For those transitioning to a different position/area
• For anyone interested

Three reasons to join this event:

• You will hear real stories and experiences of VMU alumni.
• You will be able to ask your questions or seek advice.
• You will meet new people who work in various companies and connect with them. Who knows, maybe this network will help you get a job in the future! ?

Meet our speakers:

The application for Create Lithuania programme has begun

Please be informed that the selection of participants for the programme Create Lithuania has begun. Launched in 2012, the goal of Create Lithuania programme is to promote Lithuania’s economic transformation and changes in the country. Every year participants from various industries join the programme for one year. During this time, they work in the public sector and develop evidence-based solutions and breakthroughs in various areas, from economy and innovation to industry, STEM, governance and many others.

This year, candidates are encouraged to embrace a new focus: Economic Transformation. We invite motivated, ambitious, talented, and critical individuals who possess the capability and enthusiasm to innovate in finance, technology, industry, artificial intelligence, public management, and other sectors in Lithuania to join the programme.

The selection process will continue until 5 May. There is the possibility to participate in the programme in English.

To be considered for selection, applicants must:

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Possess a minimum of two years of professional work experience.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the English language.
• Exhibit analytical skills and the ability to collaborate within a team.

Candidates with project management experience, as well as those with study and/or work experience abroad, will be viewed favorably during the selection process.

Further information about the programme is available here.

Erasmus+ Traineeship Competition

Competition is open for Erasmus+ students or recent graduate traineeship grants for traineeships in any EU/EEE country. The application deadline is the 30th of April, 2024.

The placement period is from 2 to 6 months. Recent graduate traineeship must end – a year after graduation.

Note! For recent graduate traineeship applications must be submitted and students must be selected while the applicant is still a student at VMU. You can only apply for one traineeship place – multiple mobilities are not possible.

Selection

All VMU full-time degree students who have not used more than 10 months of their Erasmus mobility (study/traineeship) period are eligible for the Erasmus grant.

Selection documents

For student traineeship (traineeship during student’s year of studies):

• Filled-in application form „Outgoing-Application for Erasmus Student Traineeship“
• Confirmation by the company or organization (obligatory).

Documents must be submitted online.

For recent graduate traineeship (application must be submitted during the last year of studies):

• Application form „Outgoing-Application for Erasmus Recent Graduate Traineeship “
• Confirmation by the company or organization (obligatory);
• Recommendation by a faculty member (obligatory).

The priority in the selection is given to:

• students whom traineeship is an obligatory part of their study programme;
• students who have never been Erasmus traineeship students before.

Selection criteria:

• student’s motivation;
• good knowledge of the language which will be used during the traineeship;
• student’s work, study, traineeship, participation in international/academic projects, and social activities experience in Lithuania and abroad;
• conformability between the chosen traineeship and the student’s study programme;
• study results (first-year MA students should attach a transcript of records of their BA/MA degree to the application form).

Traineeship grants:

For EU and EEA countries:

Country group	Country	Monthly scholarship size
Group I	Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Sweden, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland	824,00 Eur
Group II	Austria, Belgium, Germany, France, Italy, Greece, Spain, Cyprus, Netherlands, Malta, Portugal	824,00 Eur
Group III	Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, North Macedonia, Turkey	756,00 Eur

For Non-EU/EEA countries:

The scholarship is 700,00 Eur/month.

Travel grant (depends on the distance between sending and receiving institutions):

• 100-499 km – 180,00 Eur
• 500-1999 km – 275,00 Eur
• 2000-2999 km – 360,00 Eur
• 3000-3999 km – 530,00 Eur
• 4000-7999 km – 820,00 Eur
• More than 8000 km – 1500,00 Eur

Additional travel grants for green traveling options.

The competition results will be sent to every participant via e-mail.

Note: Application results are published next month (10th of the upcoming month), therefore traineeship start date should be at least two weeks after that day. The competition results will be published via e-mail.

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