Shiing-Shen Chern Senior Postdoctoral Fellowship27/09/2011 - Trieste A fellowship, named after Shiing-Shen Chern, is open to outstanding young mathematicians from around the world, and has especially attractive terms with a total tenure of 3+2 years, starting in 2012. The successful candidate will have an excellent track record of research in any area of mathematics and will be willing to contribute to the Mathematics section of ICTP by giving and organizing seminars and generally interacting with the permanent scientific staff and visitors. More information about the fellowship is available here. Candidates should apply online. The application must include a detailed CV with full list of publications and a research plan. Moreover, candidates should arrange for three letters of recommendation, to be uploaded directly by the referees (instructions for submission of letters of recommendation will be provided after submission of the online application). Deadline for receipt of applications: 10 January 2012 Contact information for ICTP Mathematics Section:
Duration of Ph.D. Thesis & Financial Support Students are expected to complete their thesis within three years, with the possibility of a fourth year without salary, to write up the thesis (should this be necessary). The salary is € 16.000,00 per year for three years from which taxes (approximately 18%) will be subtracted. Thesis Supervision Each student will have:
Students will attend the Institutional Seminars, which will be preceded by short courses intended to introduce students to the general fields of the seminar subject. All institutional seminars are conducted in English. Students will also attend one highly specialized course per year, on a common research theme of the Institute. Admission Requirements
Application Application forms can be downloaded from this site or available upon request from the address below. They should be completed and returned to the address: phdszn@szn.it Admission Applications will be evaluated by the Stazione Zoologica Ph.D. Committee and short-listed for interviews. The starting date in 2011 will be November 1st. Open University Annual Registration Fee Students are liable to an annual registration fee to the Open University (not to the Stazione Zoologica). The Stazione Zoologica will pay the students' registration fee for the running students (in the three years) with Stazione Zoologica fellowship in due course. The fee for academic year 2010/2011 was £ 1.865 and is likely to increase annually. For more information, write to: phdszn@szn.it ________________________________________ Stazione Zoologca 'Anton Dohrn' Ph.D. Programme Villa Comunale I. 80121, Naples ITALY Fax: +39-081-7641355 E-mail: phdszn@szn.it UNDERGRADUATE AND POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS – ACADEMIC YEAR 2011-12 ISTITUTO SUPERIORE DI DESIGN is offering for the academic year 2011/2012 to foreigners and Italians living abroad scholarships covering the 50% of tuition fees distributed among the various programs as specified in the document that can be downloaded from: www.esteri.it/MAE/opportunita/Stranieri/20110118_Scholarship2011-12.pdf The University of Trento announces the 27th cycle of the Doctoral School in “Mathematics” for the Academic Year 2011-2012, in collaboration with “Mathematic Research Centre E. De Giorgi” of the Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa (Italy). Selection for 7 doctoral positions in the Mathematics Doctoral Programme is announced. Download the document for details at: http://www4.unitn.it/Apply/Content/Bandi/Bando-46-en.pdf The University of Pavia (UNIPV) and its students decided to create the ‘Fund for Cooperation & Knowledge – in and out of Pavia’. The Fund is financed thanks to the contribution both of the students (2 Euros each) and of the University itself. The Fund is intended to provide scholarships to students from Developing Countries, who wish to study one year at the University of Pavia, and to UNIPV students who would like to spend some months in a Developing Country for studying, researching and/or training. The Fund and the selection of the students are managed by a Committee composed by students, professors and officers of the University of Pavia, plus a representative of the DGDC, for a total of 15 members. The Committee will select - among the applicants – the students who will receive a scholarship for the Academic Year 2011-2012. There is a call for applications currently opened to candidates from Developing Countries. The deadline is 12.00 pm of the 30 May 2011. Work schedule: - April 2011: opening of the call for applications; - April/May 2011: collection of the applications; - June 2011: selection of the winning students; - June 2011: defining the program of the selected students; - September 2011: the Program starts; - A.Y. 2011-2012: carrying out of the Program; - July 2012: the Program ends. ______________________________________ For further information, read the FAQ or ask Mr. Andrea Pichelli (due to the high number of questions received everyday by email, only those which cannot be answered by reading very carefully the call for applications and the FAQs will get a reply): University of Pavia INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS OFFICE C.so Strada Nuova 65 - 27100 Pavia (Italy) Web: www.unipv.eu/on-line/Home.html Email: andrea.pichelli@unipv.it Bellagio Residency Program 27/04/2011
International scholars from all disciplines are invited to apply for a four-week residency program in Italy. The Bellagio Residency Program, sponsored by the Rockefeller Foundation, offers a serene setting on Lake Como conducive to focused, goal-oriented work. Residents have the opportunity to establish new connections and solve complex global issues. The program hosts three kinds of residencies—for scholars, creative artists and practitioners, but the sponsored competition is open only to scholars. Scholars at all career stages with a record of significant achievement in their field are eligible. Applicants from developing countries are particularly encouraged to apply. Projects in all fields are welcome, but there is particular interest in projects that address the Rockefeller Foundation’s issue areas: basic survival safeguards, global health, climate and environment, urbanization and economic security. Airfare is not included in the residency program, however, the Foundation does have a limited travel assistance program based on the income of invited residents. For more information, click here. Università Commerciale “Luigi Bocconi” PhD School introduces the XXVII Cycle of the PhD programs for the 2011-2012 academic year. A public competition is held for the admission to the following full time PhD programs:
The course coordinator may allow the students to do part of their research abroad and serve as interns in public and private institutions. The subjects, duration, minimum number of places and fellowships for each PhD program are listed in the document available for download at : http://enyila.info/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/BANDOunico27eng.pdf Application closing date: 15th February 2011 Bocconi Scholarship for International Students ‐ Graduate A.Y. 2011‐2012 For International students enrolling in the first year of Master of Science programs Bocconi University offers up to 50 scholarships assigned on the basis of family income and aimed at supporting international students attending Master of Science Programs. THE AWARDS Recipients of the Scholarship will be offered – only for their first year of studies at Bocconi ‐ the following benefits: - Tuition waiver (approx €11.000); - €3000 cash stipend (issued in two installments) ELIGIBILITY Students will be considered eligible for the scholarship under the following conditions: - Non‐Italian citizenship; - Non‐Italian residence; - A non‐Italian Undergraduate degree earned abroad or in Italy; - Admission into the first year of a Bocconi Master of Science program in the a.y. 2011‐2012; The scholarship will not be granted to students for whom any of the following is true: - Have been previously enrolled in a Master of Science or Master of Arts program or are currently enrolled in a program in a course equivalent to a second level degree program; - Have earned a Graduate level university degree or an equivalent degree including combined undergraduate and graduate degrees ; - Are recipients of another scholarship Download the following document to continue reading : www.unibocconi.eu/wps/allegatiCTP/BS%20GRAD%2011%2012%20ON%20LINE%2018%20NOV_1.pdf TWAS-ICCBS Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme 01/01/2011
For young scientists from developing countries (other than Pakistan) who wish to pursue postdoctoral research in organic chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, molecular medicine, pharmacology or physical chemistry at the International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS) — comprising the H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry and the Dr. Panjwani Centre for Molecular and Drug Research, Karachi, Pakistan. Deadline: 30 June. IMPORTANT: The following is additional information concerning the TWAS-ICCBS Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme tenable in Pakistan. It is an integral part of the information given here: TWAS Fellowships for Postdoctoral Research. Applicants should be aware that they can apply for only one fellowship per year. With the exception of the fellowships "for research collaboration", all other fellowship programmes offered by TWAS and TWOWS that are mutually exclusive. Programme Details
Applicants for these fellowships must meet the following criteria:
CONTACT Details TWAS Fellowships Office ICTP campus, Strada Costiera 11 34151 Trieste, Italy Tel: +39 040 2240314 Fax: +39 040 2240689 E-mail: fellowships@twas.org INSTITUTO SUPERIORE DI DESIGN PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MASTER OR INTENSIVE COURSES The ISTITUTO SUPERIORE DI DESIGN offers undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships of the value of 50% of tuition fees to outstanding students for the following programs starting on: - 18th of November 2010 - 7th of January 2011 Amount of the scholarships and study courses The scholarships cover half of the tuition fees, and are distributed as follows: Scholarships of euro 4.000 each for 1-year Master program taught in Italian with simultaneous translation in English: - n. 10 Fashion Design - n. 10 Graphic Design - n. 10 Interior Design Scholarships of euro 3.500 each for 1-year Intensive Course program taught in Italian with simultaneous translation in English: - n. 10 Fashion Design - n. 10 Graphic Design - n. 10 Interior Design Requirements Applicants must be in possession of title permitting course admission, as follows: - for Master Courses: University degree (or a declaration stating that the degree will be obtained before the beginning of the chosen Course), or at least two years' experience in a field related to the chosen course; - for Intensive Courses: High-school diploma or equivalent title permitting admission to university. Moreover, applicants must have a good knowledge of English language (corresponding to TOEFL level 450) if they choose to attend courses in English, or Italian language (corresponding to level B) if they choose to attend courses in Italian. Request of Scholarship Applicants must send, within the 30th of September 2010 (for the November 2010 intake) and the 30th of November 2010 (for the January 2011 intake), only via email to interstudent@ isdnapoli.it a) filled-in application form b) curriculum vitae and of studies c) title permitting admission to the chosen course (see under "Requirements" ) d) portfolio containing a selection of student's works e) letter of motivation f) copy of passport. Evaluation Process The Evaluation Committee will consider the following criteria in evaluating the applicants: a) study performance b) curriculum vitae attesting possible relevant experiences either in terms of education or working activities c) letter of motivation. Evaluation Outcome The outcome of the evaluation will be communicated within seven days after the received application, via e-mail only to the applicants who have been granted a scholarship. Within seven days from the communication applicants must confirm their acceptance and pay the Enrolment fee of 2.000 euro in order to reserve the place and get the enrolment certificate. Processing Personal Data Further to and in accordance with Law n. 196 of June 30th, 2003, the applicants' personal data are exclusively used for selection and enrolment purposes. Download the brochure at www.esteri.it/MAE/opportunita/Stranieri/20100506_Istituti_di_Cultura_eng.pdf | CategoriesAll |
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