University Meets Microfinance
University Meets Microfinance (UMM) fosters cooperation between university students in Europe and microfinance practitioners.
The programme offers:
- Microfinance seminars and lectures with European universities
- Scholarships and Awards for microfinance research
- Knowledge Sharing Workshops
- Mentorship and research topics for Master students
You can also join our "University Meets Microfinance" Facebook group:
Join UMM
Students:
- Apply for a UMM scholarships for field research or for the UMM Awards
- Find relevant research topics and field contacts
- Get mentorship from microfinance practitioners
- Make MFIs and NGOs benefit from your research
- Bring a microfinance seminar to your university
Universities:
- Offer a microfinance seminar to your students
- Network with European universities on MF / international development
- Support knowledge sharing with developing countries
Public Agencies, NGOs, Companies and Foundations:
- Support microfinance innovation and join efforts with universities
- Co-fund the UMM program
- Sponsor scholarships
- Mentor students on relevant topics
- Host /participate at a UMM Workshop or a microfinance seminar
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