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Host letter, research internship, call for papers, scholarship, conference: our guides to prepare every step.

• How to get a host letter for an internship, a scholarship or a research stay

  Host letter (invitation letter): what it is for, who issues it, how to contact a host laboratory and what it must contain. Practical guide and DzCademia support.

• Research internship abroad: find, fund and prepare your stay

  Research internship or short research stay abroad for PhD students and lecturers: where to find offers, how to fund it, the host letter and the application file. DzCademia guide.

• Answering a call for papers: abstract, proposal and selection

  How to answer a call for papers for a conference, a study day or a journal: choose the call, write a convincing abstract, respect format and deadlines. DzCademia guide.

• Finding a scholarship and succeeding in your application (bachelor, master, PhD, postdoc)

  Fully funded and partial scholarships: where to find them, how to read the conditions, prepare the file (CV, motivation letter, recommendations) and avoid mistakes. DzCademia guide.

• Taking part in a conference or a seminar: choose, prepare, present

  Conferences, seminars, study days: how to choose a useful event, prepare your participation and presentation, and make the most of it. DzCademia guide.

• What is a PGCE? The UK teacher training qualification explained

  PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education): definition, length, credits, link with QTS, entry requirements, international PGCE and recognition outside the UK.

• How many ECTS credits is a master’s degree? Understanding and converting credits

  ECTS credits for a master’s: 60, 90 or 120? Value of a credit, bachelor and master in France and Algeria (LMD), converting UK and US credits, transcripts.

• Graduate teaching assistant: teaching during your master’s or PhD

  Graduate teaching assistant (GTA): duties, pay, working hours, differences between the US, the UK and France, how to apply.