Should applicants write directly to the criteria?

Yes, but not mechanically. The application should naturally demonstrate the criteria through evidence, decisions, and reflection.

Are criteria identical in every country?

No. Official local instructions and award-specific guidance should control.

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Quick definition

The explicit and implicit standards reviewers use to judge eligibility, fit, feasibility, leadership, exchange potential, and contribution.

Selection Criteria

Reviewer Risk

Mission Fit

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Official-first planning, award fit, eligibility, deadlines, and application positioning.

Project fit, academic preparation, feasibility, host context, and proposal clarity.