IBD Partnership: March 2016

Thursday, 31 March 2016

OPEC/OFID Scholarships for International Students

Deadline: 1 May 2016
Open to: holders of undergraduate degree from a developing country
Scholarship: up to USD 50,000

Description

The OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) is pleased to announce that qualified applicants who have obtained or are on the verge of completing their undergraduate degree and who wish to study for a Master’s degree are welcome to apply for the OFID Scholarship. Through its scholarship scheme, OFID aims to help highly motivated, highly driven individuals overcome one of the biggest challenges to their careers – the cost of graduate studies.

OFID scholarships will be awarded to four students or candidates for master’s degree studies. Applicants must be from a developing country (except OFID Member Countries), and he/she must first obtain admission to pursue a Master’s degree studies in a relevant field of development, from any recognized university/college in the world.

Focus areas of this scholarship are:

Energy;

Transportation;

Financial;

Agriculture;

Water & Sanitation;

Industry;

Health;

Telecommunications;

Education.

Eligibility

Must be between the ages of 23-32 at the time of submitting his/her application;

Must have obtained or be on the verge of completing their undergraduate degree with a Baccalaureate from an accredited college/university, or its equivalent;

Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 rating system, or its equivalent;

Must be matriculated at an accredited university for the upcoming academic year starting August/September 2016, and must maintain full-time status for the duration of the Master’s Degree;

Must be a national of a developing country. Please note that nationals of OFID Member Countries (Algeria, Ecuador, Gabon, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Nigeria, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Venezuela) are ineligible to apply;

Must select a subject of study that pertains to OFID’s core mission, such as: economics of development (poverty reduction, energy and sustainable development), environment (desertification), or other related science and technology fields.

Scholarship

The winners of the OFID Scholarship Award will receive a scholarship of up to USD 50,000. The funds will be spread over a maximum of one year, toward the completion of a Master’s degree, or its equivalent, at an accredited educational institution, starting in the autumn of the academic year 2016/2017.

How to apply?

In order to apply you should fill in the online application.

Application Guidelines:

STEP 1: Ensure that you fulfill the OFID Scholarship Award eligibility criteria;

STEP 2: Register within the OFID Scholarship Portal by using your email address. Please note you can log onto the portal as many times as required before finally submitting the application;

STEP 3: Fill out the application form. Make sure to save data each time you update your application. Once you are logged in, if the page remains inactive for more than two hours, your session will time-out and you may lose unsaved data. Do not submit your application until you have completed the entire application process;

STEP 4: Upload necessary documents:

CV;

Two recommendation letters;

Bachelor’s certificate/transcript;

Acceptance letter into postgraduate program and essay;

STEP 5: When your application is complete, and all additional documents are uploaded, your application is ready to be submitted. Once your application is submitted, you can no longer make any changes or upload any more documents.

For more information please visit the official webpage.

Building Efficiency Intern at World Resources Institute in Washington

Deadline: 1 May 2016
Open to: bachelor’s degree in urban planning, energy policy, finance/economics, or related field
Remuneration: calculated with an hourly rate based on experience

Description

World Resources Institute is a global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity and human well-being.

Internships at WRI provide opportunities for motivated young professionals to learn from the experts and participate in engaging work at the intersection of environment and development. WRI provides many internship opportunities throughout the year in all of our programs and offices. WRI seek interns with diverse backgrounds and who are passionate about the environment to help us make a direct global impact.

The intern will gain experience in the following areas:

Research (60%): Complete research on the implementation of building efficiency and sustainable infrastructure in cities, primarily in emerging economies, with a focus on the topics of market information on building performance, innovative finance and business models, and the evolving role of buildings in urban energy systems;

Project coordination (30%): Provide support to project staff with scheduling meetings, developing agendas, and managing contact information;

Project outreach (10%): support the development of project outreach materials, including blog posts.

In addition, the intern will gain experience in:

Conducting research;

Conducting literature reviews;

Assisting in organizing and analyzing data;

Writing;

Contributing to blogs;

Developing outreach materials;

Providing general administrative support;

Supporting project development.

Eligibility

WRI does not sponsor interns for visas of any kind. Must have authorization to work in the U.S. to be eligible for this position.

Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, energy policy, finance/economics, or related field. Advanced degree preferred;

Conversational in Mandarin and/or Spanish is preferred;

Excellent research skills;

Excellent writing skills;

Demonstrated ability to work both independently as well as part of a team;

Ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner;

Familiarity and experience with energy efficiency technologies and policies and/or urban infrastructure investments and municipal finance;

Ability to think creatively;

Flexible;

Highly responsible, self-motivated;

Good sense of humor;

Extremely well organized and efficient.

Remuneration

This is a paid intern position with an hourly rate based on experience. Internship is part-time or full-time for up to six months beginning as soon as May 2016. Full-time preferred.

How to apply?

All applications must be submitted online through this career portal in order to be formally considered. Deadline is 1 May 2016.

Final candidate will be required to take a writing test and submit 2 writing samples.

For more information please visit the official webpage.

Traineeship in French Translation at Language Services Division / ECB

Deadline: 14 April 2016
Open to: recent graduates or students who are close to completing their master’s studies
Remuneration: EUR 1,050 per month

Description

The Directorate General Communications of the European Central Bank (ECB) is seeking applications from recent graduates, or students who are close to completing their studies, to participate in a traineeship in its Language Services Division for a period of 3 months.

The Language Services Division is responsible for providing the ECB with linguistic expertise and support in the official languages of the European Union (EU).

The aim of the traineeship is to give the successful applicant the opportunity to gain experience in translation-related tasks. While at the ECB, the trainee is expected to contribute to the translation of texts from English into French, the revision of texts in French and the proofreading of texts in French destined for publication. The successful applicant is also expected to identify, extract and compile terminology – in particular in the financial and economic fields – and to align relevant previously translated texts, thereby expanding the Division’s existing French translation memories. The trainee’s work will be revised by the staff translators of the Division’s French unit.

The traineeship will take place in Frankfurt,Germany.

Eligibility

The successful candidate must have the following knowledge and competencies:

Master’s degree (or qualification of an equivalent level) in modern languages or translation, or be a student currently in their final year of such a course, or be a graduate who is pursuing (or has recently completed) postgraduate studies in translation;

Mastery-level command of French;

Interest in financial and economic affairs would be an asset;

Familiarity with a terminology management package such as SDL MultiTerm, and with the suite of SDL translation tools, would be an asset;

Advanced-level command of English with proven drafting ability;

Very good knowledge of at least one other official language of the EU;

Working knowledge of MS Office (in particular Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

Remuneration

The trainee grant is the exact amount of EUR 1,050 per month. The trainee grant is increased to EUR 1,900 per month for trainees who have completed at least two years of PhD study and who apply for a traineeship vacancy that requires such a level of qualification.

How to apply?

In order to apply you should register online HERE and follow the instructions. Deadline for applying is 14 April 2016.

For more information please visit the official website.

Policy and Advocacy Internship at ONE, Germany

Deadline: 17 April 2016
Open to: students or graduates of International Relations, Political Science, or related field, proficient in MS Office, with German as a native language and with excellent written and verbal English
Remuneration: paid internship

Description

ONE is a global campaign and advocacy organization co-founded by Bono and backed by nearly seven million people from around the world and every walk of life that are committed to the fight against extreme poverty and preventable disease, particularly in Africa. ONE has offices in Berlin, Brussels, Johannesburg, London, New York City, Paris and Washington DC.

The internship will be 4 months in duration, beginning in mid-May 2016. The Policy and Advocacy intern will report to the Policy and Advocacy Manager and will be based in the Berlin office.

Some of the obligations of the selected intern are following:

Conduct research related to the priorities of ONE;

Administrative support such as bulk mailing, invitation management, etc;

Draft and translate briefings, analysis of reports as well as posts on the website and the blog;

Updates of statistics and information material;

Stay abreast of relevant parliamentary processes;

Support the logistics of meetings, conferences, etc.

Eligibility

Student or graduate of International Relations, Political Science, or related field;

German as a native language and excellent knowledge of parliamentary and legal terms;

Excellent written and verbal English communication skills;

Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);

Be authorized to work in the Germany without any restrictions;

Strong team-player, self-motivation, accuracy as well as humor and a willingness to make a contribution to the fight against poverty;

Good knowledge of development debates in Germany and of relevant German stakeholders;

Experience in working with development-related texts and research;

Prior practical experience is an advantage.

Remuneration

This is a paid internship and the successful candidate is required to work 40 hours per week.

How to apply?

In order to apply for this position please submit the following documents latest by 17 April 2016.

An application;

Resume;

Cover letter (in English).

For more information, please visit the official website.

Trade Unit Internship

Fertilizers Europe

Brussels, Belgium

Over 48% of the current global population is fed thanks to the use of mineral fertilizers.

We currently seek a trainee to join our Trade Unit:

Fertilizers Europe represents the interests of the European fertilizer industry. We are the source of information on fertilizers and the sector’s voice in Europe. We deal with questions related to agriculture, environment, technology, safety, economy and trade, as well as supporting our members with statistics and other information.
Our offices are located in Brussels and we have a multi-cultural team of 13 staff members.

Your challenges:

Support and analyse trade and financial information and data to write reports on fertilizer markets;

Regular update market and intelligence reports and data;

Collaborate with other analysts on research and articles;

Participate in various working committees and/or projects.

Your key skills:

Master’s degree in economics or statistics;

Strong analytical ability and understanding of statistical issues and data management;

Advanced computer skills, especially Excel;

Strong oral and written communication skills in English;

Fluency in other European languages an advantage.

Your personality:

Team player, able to cooperate with team members;

Organized and structured mind;

Ability to communicate and work in a multicultural environment.

Fertilizers Europe offers:

A 6 month trainee contract as from 1 September.

Please follow the link here to apply for this role before (deadline 30 April 2016).

Tuesday, 22 March 2016

Internship EUROCHAMBRES

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

EUROCHAMBRES
POLICY DEPARTMENT

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION : 4APRIL 2016

EUROCHAMBRES is the Brussels-based association of European Chambers of Commerce & Industry. EUROCHAMBRES has member organisations in 43 countries representing a network of 1,700 regional and local Chambers with 20 million member companies. More Info on www.eurochambres.eu

Internship at EUROCHAMBRES

EUROCHAMBRES is looking for an intern for its Policy Department from mid-April 2016. The internship would be for a period of three months, renewable once for up to a further three months. The intern will receive a gross allowance of €760 plus luncheon vouchers.

What does the internship involve?

Research into EU policy issues concerning businesses and chambers, both inside and outside the single market

Monitoring EU institutional activities

Attending and reporting on relevant EU institutional meetings and external events

Organisation of meetings and events (invitations, registrations, catering, minutes etc)

General support to the Policy Department

What are we are looking for?

European politics/law academic background

Familiarity with the EU institutions and processes

Interest in business issues

Strong organisational and interpersonal skills

Reliability, adaptability and capacity to prioritise

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and ideally also French

What’s in it for you?

The opportunity to work in a dynamic, international team for a highly respected EU level organisation

First hand experience of the EU public affairs environment in Brussels

Involvement in some of the biggest challenges to business in Europe

Direct contact with the EU institutions

Please send your CV and a short letter (no more than one page) outlining why you’re interested in the position and why we should be interested in you to job@eurochambres.eu by 4 April 2016.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Legal & Procurement Department Traineeship

The European GNSS Agency (GSA) provides university students and graduates with a unique and first-hand experience of the workings of the GSA, in particular, and of the EU institutions in general.

The European GNSS Agency (GSA) announces a traineeship opportunity for students and graduates in Europe. The traineeship shall aim principally to aid in supporting the daily operations of the Legal and Procurement Department of the Agency (LEG Department).

The traineeship shall be based at the GSA headquarters in Janovského 438/2, Prague 7, Czech Republic. The traineeship contract shall be concluded for 6 months, which may be extended for further 3 months (maximum twice) or further 6 months (maximum once). The maximum duration of the contract is therefore 12 months.

The trainee(s) will be expected to carry out the following duties under supervision:

• Assisting the department in its daily activities, including participating in internal and/or external meetings
• Supporting contract management and procurement activities arising in the department
• Drafting and revising various contracts, under supervision
• Providing assistance on various files and legal requests handled by the Department
• Interacting with internal and external stakeholders on legal / procurement / contract management questions
• Researching and analysing law sources such as EU regulations, legislations, legal articles, treaties, etc.
• Assisting in the negotiation or amendment of contractual terms and conditions
• Providing administrative support (archiving, data entry and processing, etc.)
• Contributing to internal reporting tasks

For a more detailed job description and further information on the application procedure please visit our traineeship website: http://www.gsa.europa.eu/traineeship-listing

Max Planck Society Research Scholarships for Study in Universities of German, Germany

If you would like to study in Universities of German, Germany and pursue Full Time Doctoral, Post-doctoral or Research Program in Department of Criminal Law are research projects concerning comparative law, European criminal law, international criminal law, economic crime, terrorism, organized crime, and information law. Department of Criminology are topics covering criminal sanctions, dangerous offenders, empirical research on criminal procedure, organized crime, terrorism and domestic security, victimization, social change, changes in life circumstances, crime, and crime control you can avail Max Planck Society Research Scholarships which is being offered by the Max Planck Institute.

This is a Doctoral, Post-doctoral or Research Program Merit Based Scholarship and students are eligible from International Students to apply for the same. Only Few such award is being offered and the deadline for application is 31-May-16.

This Scholarship will offer you grants scholarships of various amounts in line with the academic qualifications of the applicant:-

Doctoral Scholarships for foreign doctoral students provide 1,365 EUR per month (as of 12/2012; subject to change),

Post-doctoral Scholarships for foreign post-doctoral researchers provide 2,100 EUR per month (as of 12/2012; subject to change), and

Research Scholarships for foreign professors provide 2,300 EUR per month (as of 12/2012; subject to change).

Travel expenses to and from Freiburg are not covered by the scholarship. The Max Planck Institute does not, as a rule, reimburse for travel expenses. If travel expenses are particularly high, we recommend that the applicant seek assistance from appropriate international organizations 02 or 04 Months.

Name of Scholarships:	Max Planck Society Research Scholarships
Scholarship is offered by:	the Max Planck Institute
Scholarship Offers:	The Max Planck Society grants scholarships of various amounts in line with the academic qualifications of the applicant:- Doctoral Scholarships for foreign doctoral students provide 1,365 EUR per month (as of 12/2012; subject to change), Post-doctoral Scholarships for foreign post-doctoral researchers provide 2,100 EUR per month (as of 12/2012; subject to change), and Research Scholarships for foreign professors provide 2,300 EUR per month (as of 12/2012; subject to change). Travel expenses to and from Freiburg are not covered by the scholarship. The Max Planck Institute does not, as a rule, reimburse for travel expenses. If travel expenses are particularly high, we recommend that the applicant seek assistance from appropriate international organizations.
Duration of Reward / Grant:	02 or 04 Months
Education Field:	Department of Criminal Law are research projects concerning comparative law, European criminal law, international criminal law, economic crime, terrorism, organized crime, and information law. Department of Criminology are topics covering criminal sanctions, dangerous offenders, empirical research on criminal procedure, organized crime, terrorism and domestic security, victimization, social change, changes in life circumstances, crime, and crime control.
Education Level:	Doctoral, Post-doctoral or Research Program
Based on:	Merit Based
Scholarship is open for:	Universities of German, Germany
Students are eligible from:	International Students
Number of Awards / Scholarships:	Few
Important Dates:	Open Date: Not Available Last Date: 31-May-16
Eligibility:	Preference is given to those researchers whose work promotes and advances the goals of the research program and the research focuses of the Institute.
Important Information:	Contact eMail Id: stipendien@mpicc.de

To apply for the above scholarship / award / grant you should submit the following documents and should possess the following:

To apply for a scholarship from the Max Planck Society, please fill out and submit the questionnaire below, along with copies of the required documents specified therein. The mode of applying is Post. The required components for complete application packet are as follows:-

Curriculum vitae

Publication list

Research plan

University transcript

Doctoral diploma

Marriage certificate (if applicable); Visum of husband or wife

Birth certificate of child/ren

Residence permit

Proof of health insurance

Once all the information has been received by the Max Planck Institute and the assessment of the submitted documents is complete, you will be informed about your selection in the same.

If you are looking for more information about Max Planck Society Research Scholarships you are requested to visit the following page: https://www.mpicc.de/en/service/kontakt/stipendium.html

Newcastle University Overseas Research Scholarship in UK, 2016

Newcastle University is offering overseas research scholarship in 2016-17 academic year. The scholarship is available for research program.

Newcastle University’s aim is to be a world-class research-intensive university and deliver teaching and facilitate learning of the highest quality.

The university is governed by a number of statutory bodies. The Executive Board comprises the senior management team that has oversight of the day-to-day running of the University.

Applicants have been assessed as international/overseas for fees purposes, and are wholly or partially self-financing. Applicants need a good level of English language to study at Newcastle University. They’ll need to provide a recognised English language test or qualification unless you’re exempt. This is usually a test score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent, but requirements can vary between IELTS 6.0 to 8.0. All students need at least 5.5 in each sub-skill, or equivalent.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are provided to learn any of the courses offered by the Newcastle University.

Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing PhD research programme at Newcastle University.

Scholarship Award: Each award (value approximately £7,500 to £11,500 per annum) covers the difference between fees for UK/EU students and international students.

Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility: Applicants could be eligible to apply for a NUORS award if:
-Applicants have been offered a place on a PhD research programme
-Applicants have been assessed as international/overseas for fees purposes, and are wholly or partially self-financing
-Applicants intend to register to start your studies during the 2016/17 academic year.
-Applications for a NUORS award cannot be made for a course that has already been started by a student.

Nationality: International students can apply for these scholarships.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement: Applicants have been assessed as international/overseas for fees purposes, and are wholly or partially self-financing

Test Requirement: Not Known

English Language Requirements: Applicants need a good level of English language to study at Newcastle University. Applicants’ll need to provide a recognised English language test or qualification unless you’re exempt. This is usually a test score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent, but requirements can vary between IELTS 6.0 to 8.0. All students need at least 5.5 in each sub-skill, or equivalent.

Masters Scholarship

Supporting Material: When applicants submit their application, you should include copies of certificates or transcripts to confirm your degree or highest qualification. If any of your documents are in another language you will need to supply certified English language translations. If you are from outside the EU, you will also need to include a copy of the personal details page from your passport.

How to Apply: The mode of applying is electronically. Must have already applied for and been offered a place to study at Newcastle University before you apply for a NUORS award. Please complete the NUORS application form? electronically and in accordance with the NUORS regulations, which are provided at the end of the application form. You will also be required to provide details of an academic referee; the University will then contact your referee directly. Applications must be submitted electronically via the email address provided below. Unfortunately paper copies cannot be accepted. If you experience problems with the application form, please contact Student Financial Support who can e-mail a copy of the form and the regulations to you.

Application form

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 29 April 2016.

Scholarship Link

Read more: Overseas Research Scholarship at Newcastle University, 2016 Scholarship Positions 2016 2017
http://scholarship-positions.com

Monday, 21 March 2016

Max Planck Society Research Scholarships for Study in Universities of German, Germany

This Scholarship will offer you grants scholarships of various amounts in line with the academic qualifications of the applicant:-

Doctoral Scholarships for foreign doctoral students provide 1,365 EUR per month (as of 12/2012; subject to change),

Post-doctoral Scholarships for foreign post-doctoral researchers provide 2,100 EUR per month (as of 12/2012; subject to change), and

Research Scholarships for foreign professors provide 2,300 EUR per month (as of 12/2012; subject to change).

Name of Scholarships:	Max Planck Society Research Scholarships
Scholarship is offered by:	the Max Planck Institute
Scholarship Offers:	The Max Planck Society grants scholarships of various amounts in line with the academic qualifications of the applicant:- Doctoral Scholarships for foreign doctoral students provide 1,365 EUR per month (as of 12/2012; subject to change), Post-doctoral Scholarships for foreign post-doctoral researchers provide 2,100 EUR per month (as of 12/2012; subject to change), and Research Scholarships for foreign professors provide 2,300 EUR per month (as of 12/2012; subject to change). Travel expenses to and from Freiburg are not covered by the scholarship. The Max Planck Institute does not, as a rule, reimburse for travel expenses. If travel expenses are particularly high, we recommend that the applicant seek assistance from appropriate international organizations.
Duration of Reward / Grant:	02 or 04 Months
Education Field:	Department of Criminal Law are research projects concerning comparative law, European criminal law, international criminal law, economic crime, terrorism, organized crime, and information law. Department of Criminology are topics covering criminal sanctions, dangerous offenders, empirical research on criminal procedure, organized crime, terrorism and domestic security, victimization, social change, changes in life circumstances, crime, and crime control.
Education Level:	Doctoral, Post-doctoral or Research Program
Based on:	Merit Based
Scholarship is open for:	Universities of German, Germany
Students are eligible from:	International Students
Number of Awards / Scholarships:	Few
Important Dates:	Open Date: Not Available Last Date: 31-May-16
Eligibility:	Preference is given to those researchers whose work promotes and advances the goals of the research program and the research focuses of the Institute.
Important Information:	Contact eMail Id: stipendien@mpicc.de

To apply for the above scholarship / award / grant you should submit the following documents and should possess the following:

Curriculum vitae

Publication list

Research plan

University transcript

Doctoral diploma

Marriage certificate (if applicable); Visum of husband or wife

Birth certificate of child/ren

Residence permit

Proof of health insurance

Once all the information has been received by the Max Planck Institute and the assessment of the submitted documents is complete, you will be informed about your selection in the same.

If you are looking for more information about Max Planck Society Research Scholarships you are requested to visit the following page: https://www.mpicc.de/en/service/kontakt/stipendium.html

Postgraduate Studentships for Study in University of Birmingham, United Kingdom

If you would like to study in University of Birmingham, United Kingdom and pursue Full Time Higher Degree Program (MA by Research or Phd) in Classics and Ancient History, Modern Languages and Cultures you can avail Postgraduate Studentships which is being offered by the A G Leventis Foundation.

This is a Higher Degree Program (MA by Research or Phd) Merit Based Scholarship and students are eligible from International Students from (EU, Overseas (Non-EU), UK) to apply for the same. Only Few such award is being offered and the deadline for application is 17-Jun-16.

This Scholarship will offer you tuition fees for one year only (at the rate applicable to UK and EU students) and may be applied for annually subject to a satisfactory progress report. Subsistence costs will not be covered for 1 Year.

Name of Scholarships:	Postgraduate Studentships
Scholarship is offered by:	the A G Leventis Foundation
Scholarship Offers:	The Studentships will cover University tuition fees for one year only (at the rate applicable to UK and EU students) and may be applied for annually subject to a satisfactory progress report. Subsistence costs will not be covered.
Duration of Reward / Grant:	1 Year
Education Field:	Classics and Ancient History, Modern Languages and Cultures.
Education Level:	Higher Degree Program (MA by Research or Phd)
Based on:	Merit Based
Scholarship is open for:	University of Birmingham, United Kingdom
Students are eligible from:	International Students from (EU, Overseas (Non-EU), UK)
Number of Awards / Scholarships:	Few
Important Dates:	Open Date: Not Available Last Date: 17-Jun-16
Eligibility:	Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible to apply for this Fellowship:- Candidates should have a first class or upper second class degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject. To apply for PhD, candidates should also have completed, or be completing, a master’s degree in a relevant subject. Applicants will be asked to provide a detailed research proposal, two references and a transcript of qualifications.
Important Information:	Contact eMail Id: research@contacts.bham.ac.uk or calpg-research@contacts.bham.ac.uk

To apply for the above scholarship / award / grant you should submit the following documents and should possess the following:

Applications should be sent by e-Mail.

Applicants will be asked to provide a detailed research proposal

Two references and a transcript of qualifications

Once all the information has been received by the A G Leventis Foundation and the assessment of the submitted documents is complete, you will be informed about your selection in the same.

If you are looking for more information about Postgraduate Studentships you are requested to visit the following page: http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/postgraduate/funding/Modern-Greek-Studies-Scholarships.aspx

2016 DK-PI Phd Studentships for Study in Universities of Austria, Austria

If you would like to study in Universities of Austria, Austria and pursue Full Time Phd Program in Physics and technology of particle detection in high energy particle collisions, precision measurements at low and ultra-low energies to test the standard model, precision experiments with antihydrogen for studies of CPT symmetry and antimatter gravity, experimental studies on non-perturbative QCD with kaon and antiproton beams, ultra-relativistic heavy-ion physics, the theory of strong and electroweak interactions at low and high energies and at high density or temperature, neutrino and flavor Physics, Standard Model and Beyond the Standard Model phenomenology, supersymmetry and string theory, quantum gravity and black hole physics, dark matter physics you can avail DK-PI Phd Studentships which is being offered by the DK-PI.

This is a Phd Program Merit Based Scholarship and students are eligible from International Students to apply for the same. Only Few such award is being offered and the deadline for application is 31-May-16.

This Scholarship will offer you:-

The modalities of the payment follow the rules laid out by the Austrian Science Fund (FWF) (currently 1,996.90 €/month before tax, incl. health benefits).

In addition, the doctoral program provides support for travel to scientific work shops, schools and conferences, research stays at various partner institutions around the globe, soft skill training and language courses for 12 Months Basis for up to 03 Years.

Name of Scholarships:	DK-PI Phd Studentships
Scholarship is offered by:	the DK-PI
Scholarship Offers:	The DK-PI offers doctoral study positions with full financial support:- The modalities of the payment follow the rules laid out by the Austrian Science Fund (FWF) (currently 1,996.90 €/month before tax, incl. health benefits). In addition, the doctoral program provides support for travel to scientific work shops, schools and conferences, research stays at various partner institutions around the globe, soft skill training and language courses.
Duration of Reward / Grant:	12 Months Basis for up to 03 Years
Education Field:	Physics and technology of particle detection in high energy particle collisions, precision measurements at low and ultra-low energies to test the standard model, precision experiments with antihydrogen for studies of CPT symmetry and antimatter gravity, experimental studies on non-perturbative QCD with kaon and antiproton beams, ultra-relativistic heavy-ion physics, the theory of strong and electroweak interactions at low and high energies and at high density or temperature, neutrino and flavor Physics, Standard Model and Beyond the Standard Model phenomenology, supersymmetry and string theory, quantum gravity and black hole physics, dark matter physics.
Education Level:	Phd Program
Based on:	Merit Based
Scholarship is open for:	Universities of Austria, Austria
Students are eligible from:	International Students
Number of Awards / Scholarships:	Few
Important Dates:	Open Date: Not Available Last Date: 31-May-16
Eligibility:	Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible to apply for this scholarship:- Students from all countries are welcome to apply for such a DK-PI studentship. Since the number of places in the DK-PI doctoral program is limited, there is an application and selection procedure for interested students which accounts for their academic and previous scientific achievements, and their expected potential for future research work. Since DK-PI doctoral students will have to be enrolled at one of the Vienna universities, they have to fulfill the criteria for doctoral studies of the two universities. For this they need in particular a completed Master (or equivalent) degree. In addition they should have very good English language skills. The DK-PI seeks to increase the percentage of women in physics and therefore specifically invites applications by women. Among equally qualified applicants women will receive preferential consideration.
Important Information:	Contact eMail Id: application@dkpi.at

To apply for the above scholarship / award / grant you should submit the following documents and should possess the following:

The mode of application is Online. The following application documents and material shall be provided:-

Completed admission form

Curriculum vitae (CV),

List of publications, posters and talks (if applicable),

Graded study records (if you feel it helps even including high school certificates),

Expression of interest (why you feel you are the right person to join the DK-PI),

Information on your English skills (TOEFL or others),

Preferred date when you would like to start the doctoral studies,

Two letters of recommendation (including one from your Master’s thesis supervisor).

Once all the information has been received by the DK-PI and the assessment of the submitted documents is complete, you will be informed about your selection in the same.

If you are looking for more information about DK-PI Phd Studentships you are requested to visit the following page: http://www.dkpi.at/event/call-for-applications-for-phd-studentships-2/