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EXCITING NEWS FOR FUTURE LEADERS IN BIOLOGY OF AGEING RESEARCH AND INDUSTRY !

Application process for the (2‑year) ImAGEin Erasmus Mundus Joint Master will open from 6 January, 2026.
This is your chance to join an innovative and dynamic community, where cutting-edge education meets real-world experience.
Are you ready to take your academic journey to the next level? Don’t miss the opportunity to shape your future with us!

How to apply
Timing for the 2026-2028 Cohort
Selection and admission process
Requirements
Participation costs and scholarships

Applications for the 2026-2028 imAGEin Cohort (starting September 2026) are open from January 6 to March 6, 2026  APPLY HERE on the E-Candidat platform How to use the E-Candidat plateform (pdf guide) More questions about E-Candidat : read the plateform FAQ

 

Documents needed for the online application on eCandidat: 

Please make sure to include the following documents in your application:

• Copy of a valid ID
  • For European students: a copy of the national ID
  • For non-European students: a copy of the passport
  • NOTE: please note that if admitted to the programme and requiring a visa, the passport must be valid for the entire duration of the two-year programme at the time of visa application.
• Recent Photo ID format: Recent photo in ID format (passport-style, with a neutral background and full face visible). 
• Bachelor's Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics): A Bachelor's degree in STEM, nationally accredited, with a minimum of 180 ECTS obtained, demonstrating mastery of core disciplinary knowledge and associated experimental methods, in line with pursuing studies in a selective Master's programme.
• Legal copy of the Bachelor diploma, with an official English translation:
  • Provide a scan of your Bachelor diploma, with an official English translation
  • If the diploma has not yet been obtained (e.g. final-year students), an original proof of enrolment, the most recent transcript of records and a declaration of the end date must be submitted.
  • Conditional admission is possible for final-year students. However, the Bachelor's degree must be completed before administrative enrolment in the imAGEin programme. 
  • Students failing to obtain the degree before the official start of the imAGEin programme will not be allowed to enroll. 
• Academic transcripts with 4.0 standard Grade Point Average (GPA): 
  • All official transcripts must be provided.
  • A GPA on the 4.0 scale must be provided. If the institution does not provide a 4.0 GPA, online tools (e.g. Scholaro) may be used to convert grades. 
  • Include your cumulative GPA (cGPA) on a 4.0 scale
  • If online conversion tools are used, a document explaining the conversion method or formula must be attached.
• Module Handbook or Course Catalogue (with English translation): An official document from your university listing all courses taken during your Bachelor studies. It should include course titles, descriptions, credits (ECTS), and, if available, learning outcomes. NOTE: This document can help us better understand your academic background, but it is not mandatory. Please provide it if available. If your university does not issue such a document, please indicate this in your application. 
• Motivation letter (maximum 500 words): A motivation letter explaining how the programme aligns with the academic background, career goals, and personal motivation of the candidate. Relevant examples (coursework, research projects, internships, or other activities) demonstrating a genuine interest in the biology of ageing should be included.  
• Curriculum Vitae (maximum 2 pages): Europass format. Include details on age, academic records and quality/recognition of the institution having awarded the bachelor or equivalent degree. Also include your cumulative GPA (cGPA) on a 4.0 scale. 
• Personal Training Plan (PTP): A PTP (downloaded from eCandidat) explaining educational, professional & mobility goals during the imAGEin programme.
• Visibility form: Applicants must complete the online survey (link available on eCandidat) and upload a screenshot in their eCandidat application to confirm that the form has been filled in.  The screenshot should be taken right after clicking “Submit my answers”, when the confirmation message appears on screen (e.g. “Your responses have been successfully submitted. Thank you”). 
• Two recommendation letters: 
  • Two recommendation letters are required.
  • Must be written in English, signed and dated within the last two years.
  • Must appear on official letterhead from the referee's university, company or organization, and include the referee's full name, position/title, institution, and contact information.
  • Applicants are responsible for requesting the two letters and uploading them directly to the eCandidat application platform. 
• Proof of English proficiency: Knowledge of the English language is considered a basic requirement. All students must provide recent proof (maximum 2 years old) of their proficiency in English through one of the following documents:
  • TOEFL iBT Certificate: minimum overall score of 93 (each component >22)
  • IELTS Certificate: minimum overall score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in each sub-component. 
  • Cambridge English Certificate: C2 Proficiency (CPE) or C1 Advanced (CAE) with a minimum overall score of 180 and no component below 176
  • Proof of at least one semester of a studies programme taught 100% in English (such as a Medium of Instruction MOI certificate). 
• Proof of professional experiences, awards or other relevant recognitions in STEM sciences (Optional).

Application rules

(a) The application process will be entirely online.
(b) No application will be accepted in any other form.
(c) Non-submitted applications, incomplete applications and applications received after the application deadline will not be taken into consideration.
(d) All completed applications will be recorded and archived to ensure full transparency of the selection process.
(e) The programme adheres to principles of equality and non-discrimination. No applicant is discriminated against based on gender, ethnicity, nationality, disability, or any other characteristic.