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The University of Melbourne

Australia 2024/2025 Freemovers

Personal data
Mobility type:
Traineeship

Faculty at MU:
Faculty of Science

Field of study:
Genomics and proteomics

Level of study during period of placement:
Doctoral

Language used:
English

Summer/winter school?:
no

Period of studies:
spring 2025

Period of placement (from-to):
2025-02-03 - 2025-03-05

Number of months:
1

Activities before my departure abroad
What was your approach in organising the placement?:
Vyhledala jsem si laboratoře v nichž bych chtěla pracovat a odeslala několik emailů kde byl CV a cover letter, z této laboratoře mi rychle odpověděli, že pokud si zajistím financování, rádi mě přijmou

What documents are required for acceptance on a placement at this organisation?:
žádné dokumenty po mě nevyžadovali, pouze při přihlášení do univerzitního systému jsem musela zadat že mám vízum a pojištění

How far ahead did acceptance have to be organised? (in weeks):
8

Did you need a visa?:
yes

Documents and materials needed for a visa:
pas, výpis z banky, důkaz o zaměstnání, pojištění (ale musela jsem mít vízum pro práci v nemocnici, jinak by to bylo snažší)

Fee for the visa:
2850 czk

During the placement
Did you change the training agreement in the course of your placement (training agreement)?:
ne

What is necessary to arrange immediately on arrival? What requirements and at which offices?:
nic

Describe your work/activity in the foreign organisation. Describe what specifically you did, whether the work corresponded to the agreed conditions and your field of study, and whether your work was independent and responsible, approximate working hours.:
Já jsem byla domluvená pouze pozorovat práci v laboratoři, účastnila jsem se meetingů a jedné konference, ale samostatnou práci jsem nedělala. Toto odpovídalo domluvě i tomu co jsem čekala.

Did the organisation or local student organisations arrange any special events for foreign students on placements?:
no

If yes then what?:

Practical questions on your placement
Where did you live?:
AirBnB pokoj v domě jedné paní.

Cost of accommodation - monthly:
1200 EUR

Additional comments to the price of accommodation (as to what the price includes):

Who arranged your accommodation and how far ahead:
já, asi 2 měsíce dopředu

Equipment, internet connection, what to bring:
mají jiné zásuvky

What are the rough costs of groceries (compare with Czech prices):
o trošku vyšší

Transport to location of placement:
letecky

Approximate price:
40000 czk

Tips for purchasing cheap tickets and other recommendations:
Letěla jsem s Qatarem z Prahy a můžu doporučit

What are the local transport options (public transport, cycling, on foot, rough prices):
MHD v Melbourne funguje, ale je docela drahé, 11 AUD celodenní jízdné.

How did you use health insurance? What type?:
koupila jsem v česku cestovní

Did you have other insurance? Which?:
ne

Experience with insured events:
ne

Tips for recreation:
koncerty, výstavy, kina, spousta věcí v centru je zadarmo...

Financial support and expenses
Monthly grant from the Centre for International Cooperation:
16000 CZK

What other sources did you make use of to finance your placement?:
stipendium A6

 
 
What was your average monthly expenditure during the placement (i.e. without the travel there and back)?:
45000 CZK

a/ of which for accommodation:
30000 CZK

b/ of which for catering:
4000 CZK

c/ travel and recreation:
8000 CZK

Any comments to the average monthly expenditure:

 
Experience with bank accounts/services. Do you recommend an account arranged abroad, use of Czech payment cards...:
české banky fungovaly normálně, ani není potřeba měnit si dolary, všude lze platit kartou

 
Did you pay to foreign organisations any fees? (insurance, materials, etc.):
ne

Did you receive a salary from the host business/organisation?:
no

If yes, what was your monthly salary?:

 
Other advantages from the host organisation?:
vzali mě na 2 denní konferenci zadarmo

Is it necessary to assume a larger amount at the start of the placement? If yes, what and for what purpose?:
ne

Recognition of the foreign placement at the home faculty
Is the traineeship part of your field of study?:
yes

If yes - is it a compulsory or optional part?:
povinnou

How will your traineeship abroad be recognised at the home faculty?:
je podmínkou ukončení PhD studia, dostanu 7 kreditů za 1 měsíc.

How many ECTS credits did you/will you get?:
7

Were there serious problems arranging recognition of the placement?:
ne

Overall assessment
Assessment of personal benefit (1 = excellent):
1

Assessment of academic benefit (1 = excellent):
1

Do you agree with the statement that, thanks to the experience gained during the placement you will be able to further develop your skills for work in your field?:
ano

What did you most appreciate after completing your placement?:
srovnání prakticky stejného pracoviště v jakém jsem a jak funguje v zahraničí, získaní kontaktů

Any serious problems during the placement?:
ne

Do you have any recommendation for those that follow you? (e.g. what to take with them):
ne, kdyžtak se vše dá sehnat tam za podobnou cenu jako u nás