1. Find study opportunities that match their areas of interest
2. Find a funding opportunity to support their study opportunity
3. Effectively gauge the authenticity of an opportunity
4. Analyse one opportunity for legal, financial, geographical, personal requirements
5. Critically read an opportunity to find out what assets are required for the application process
6. Create a set of criteria to use when analysing further opportunities
7. Decide on one opportunity to apply for as part of the programme (depending on time of year)
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Eddy’s story
Opportunity analysis [WORD / PDF link]
Opportunity analysis Example [PDF link]
Assignment instructions:
During the session you analysed opportunities and wrote a little about one you are interested in. Now, write a short description of the opportunity (150-200 words). Describe the opportunity and institution offering it and say why they appeal to you.
There is no need to give written feedback but make notes and give generalised feedback (3 or 4 points in common) to the group in the following session.