Wednesday, 6 April 2016

2017 CICOPS Scholarships for Developing Countries at University of Pavia, Italy

Each year the University of Pavia and the Institute for University Studies (EDiSU) offer 10 scholarships for visiting scholars for a period of stay of 4 to 12 weeks at the University of Pavia. The scholarships are available for both junior and senior members of universities in developing countries and members of major research centres and international organizations with specific interests in the field of development studies.
The Technical-Scientific Committee of CICOPS approved a scholarship project aimed at fostering research collaboration between academic from Developing Countries and the University of Pavia.
The University of Pavia is one of the oldest universities in Europe. Today, it offers a total of 89 degree courses, participates in International research projects and has established strong links with the world of business.
Applicants must have good knowledge of the English Language.
Course Level: Scholarships are dedicated to professors and researchers who wish to carry out research with a professor at the University of Pavia.
Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded in the field of development studies.
Scholarship Award: Scholarship includes travel (economy class), board and lodging expenses and a pocket money of 150.00 Euro (gross) per week.
Scholarship can be taken at: Italy
Eligibility:
-The scholarships were designed for junior and senior members of universities in developing countries or members of major research centres and international organizations with specific interests in the field of development studies.
-Applicants must have either two years of either teaching experience or activity in international organisations and institution.
-CICOPS scholarships are foreseen for research collaboration in the short period (from 4 to 10 weeks) in order to encourage the mobility of researchers from developing countries and cannot be awarded in case of doctoral studies or enrollment in a Postgraduate course at an Italian University.
Nationality: Students from developing countries can apply for the scholarship.

College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirement: Applicants must have either two years of either teaching experience or activity in international organisations and institution.
Test Requirement: No
English Language Requirement: Applicants must have good knowledge of the English Language.

Supporting Documents: Together with the online form, each applicant should email to CICOPS these documents:
-Curriculam vitae possibly in European format with a list of publications”
-invitation letter from the professor or researcher with whom she/he intends to collaborate.
How to Apply: The students can apply online. Applications must be supported by a letter of invitation from a teacher of the University of Pavia, someone who would work with applicant on a joint research while in Pavia. Without a formal invitation from a professor of the University of Pavia their application will not be taken into consideration.
Application Deadline: The application deadline is May 31st, 2016.

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