2018 PhD Scholarship in Strategic Management at CBS, Denmark

The Copenhagen Business School is offering PhD Scholarship in Strategic Management. To be considered, the candidate should have a basic training at the Masters level (similar to the 3 + 2 Bologna process).

Copenhagen Business School often abbreviated and referred to as CBS, is a public university situated in Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark.

The candidate should have a very good command of English language. Therefore, the application should be written in English.

Scholarship Description:

Application Deadline: May 1, 2018

Course Level: Scholarship is available for pursuing PhD programme.

Study Subject: This scholarship can be for a project in any area of strategic management, but some topics of particular interest include: Data-driven business models and growth; Network strategy; Strategic contracting and Strategic human capital.

Scholarship Award: A PhD scholarship runs for a period of 3 years. The scholarship includes a fully salaried position, according to the national Danish collective agreement. The scholarship includes the tuition fees, office space, travel grants plus a salary, currently starting with per month app. DKK 23,770 (approx. 3,160 euro) up to DKK 28,964 (approx. 3,860 euro) depending on seniority, plus a pension contribution totaling 17,1 % of 85 per cent of the base salary. The salary level and appointment is determined by the Ministry of Finance’s collective agreement with the Central Academic Organization.

Number of Scholarships: Not Known

Scholarship can be taken in Denmark

Eligibility for the Scholarship:

Eligible Countries: Citizens of all nationalities are eligible to apply.

Entrance Requirements: To be considered, the candidate should have a basic training at the Masters level (similar to the 3 + 2 Bologna process). This requirement includes the minimum grade of a weighted grade point average of at least 8.2 on the Danish 7-point grading scale or 9 on the 13-point scale for the entire program (i.e. for both the Bachelor’s and Master’s studies), and at least the grade of 10 for any final thesis or examination project. The applicants must be fluent in English.

English Language Requirements: The candidate should have a very good command of English language. Therefore, the application should be written in English.

Application Procedure:

The application must include:

A project description (5 pages): This research proposal should contain a presentation of an original research question, a description of the initial theoretical framework and methodology, a presentation of the suggested empirical material as well as a work-plan.

Copies of a Master’s degree certificate or other certificates of a corresponding level.

Brief curriculum vitae (CV).

A list of papers and publications.

One copy of a selected written work (e.g. Master’s thesis).

Documentation for English language skills if English is not mother tongue.

How to Apply:

The mode of applying is online.

Online Application

Scholarship Link

PhD Scholarships for International Applicants in Denmark

Deadline: 02 November 2017
Open to: international applicants
Scholarship: the scholarship covers salary, tuition fees and a contribution towards running costs

Description

The Lundbeck Foundation is inviting applications for Lundbeckfonden Ph.D. Scholarships to study in Denmark. International applicants are eligible to apply for this scholarship program.

The aim of the foundation’s grants is to make a significant contribution towards increasing the quality and the usability of all research-based knowledge and experience gained in the field of biomedical and health sciences in Denmark.

The Lundbeck Foundation is one of Denmark’s largest commercial foundations, worth over DKK 60 billion, and we award research grants of around DKK 500 million each year to Danish-based, biomedical sciences research – primarily in the field of brain research.

Eligibility

As a future Ph.D. student, you are the main applicant. You are only eligible to apply if you already hold a Master’s degree or if you gain your Master’s degree no later than three to four months after the application deadline;

The foundation stipulates that you must be registered as Ph.D. student at a university;

International applicants are eligible to apply for this scholarship program.

Scholarship

The scholarship amount depends on the collective agreement on which your employment is based. You will find the annual amount in the application form. This covers salary, tuition fees and a contribution towards running costs. You can also apply for partial cover if your project is co-financed. However, the application to Lundbeckfonden must mainly cover salary.

How to apply?

In order to apply, please fill the application.

For more information, please visit the official web page.

Read more: http://www.mladiinfo.eu/2017/08/29/phd-scholarships-international-applicants-denmark/#ixzz4r9gNzV5Q

2017 Marie Curie Actions PhD Fellowships for International Applicants at University of Macerata, Italy

Applications are invited for Marie Curie actions PhD fellowships for International Applicants at University of Macerata (UNIMC). These fellowship projects are funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research & innovation program under the Marie Sklodowska-Curie – ITN, Industrial Doctorate (GA no. 766139).

The HEART research program aims for a personalized approach to mobile health coaching programs that involve the user and that are tailored to individual needs (putting the user at the HEART of the system).

The University of Macerata (UNIMC), founded in 1290, is the only university in Italy that focuses exclusively on Socio-economic Sciences and Humanities (SSH). University’s motto “Humanism that innovates” illustrates its mission: to contribute to the development of people and society through the added value that social and human sciences bring to the understanding of complex socio-economic and political issues, according to an interdisciplinary perspective.

Course Level: Fellowships are available to pursue Ph.D. program.

Study Subject: Six PhD fellowships within the framework of HEART: HEalth related Activity Recognition system based on IoT, a project funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research & innovation program under the Marie Sklodowska-Curie – ITN, Industrial Doctorate (GA no. 766139).

The following PhD students will collaborate within the HEART ITN research program: 4 PhD students in Information &Communication Technology (ICT), 1 PhD student in legal studies and 1 PhD student in the international business domain.

ESR1 – Health Behavior Analytics on Heterogeneous Data

ESR2 – Scalability of data analytics

ESR3 – Scalability of data processing

ESR4 – Privacy and security analytics

ESR5 – Privacy by design and by research. the legal issues from conceptualization to commercialization

ESR6 – Understanding China:  from customers’ needs to market penetration

Scholarship Award: Benefits

600€ Mobility Allowance per month (7200€ / year)

500€ Family Allowance per month (6000€ / year) – When applicable according to the Marie Sklodowska Curie.

NB: this is a gross EU contribution to the salary cost of the researcher. The net salary will result from deducting all compulsory (employer/employee) national social security contributions as well as direct taxes.

Number of Scholarships: Six PhD fellowships are available.

Scholarship can be taken in Italy

Eligibility: The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for the scholarship:

Degree: Master degree or equivalent providing access to PhD programs. See attachment for required degree for each position. Applicants must not have a doctoral degree.

Language: English proficiency must be attested either through a previous English language diploma, or an internationally recognized proficiency test (at least C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages i.e. IELTS, IBT, TOEFL or Cambridge).

Career: When starting their contract (January 2018), selected researchers should be within the first four years of their research careers. This means being both within a four-year window following their most recent graduation and not having been awarded a prior doctoral degree so far.

Mobility: At the date of recruitment, the researcher must not have resided, or carried out his/her main activity (work, studies, etc) in the country of the hiring institution for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately before the recruitment date.

Application: Complete and timely submission exclusively via the HEART online application system. Documents submitted must be in English. If supporting documents (e.g. letters of academic references and scan of degree qualification) are not in English, they must be submitted together with a certified translation in English). Please note that in addition to the above-mentioned eligibility criteria further essential or desirable requirements are detailed for each PhD position (see attachment).

Nationality: Applicants of all nationalities are eligible to apply for this fellowship program.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirements: Applicants must have Master degree or equivalent providing access to PhD programmes.

English Language Requirements: English proficiency must be attested either through a previous English language diploma, or an internationally recognized proficiency test (at least C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages i.e. IELTS, IBT, TOEFL or Cambridge).

PhD Scholarships

How to Apply: Applications must be sent exclusively in English and through the HEART online Application System open and accessible through the HEART website (www.heart-itn.eu). Applications sent through other means or in other languages (other than English) will not be evaluated. Candidates must apply through the HEART online application system, which will request the following information:

A complete CV in Europass Format in English that must highlight activities and place where the activities have been carried out in order to give evidence of fulfilling the mobility eligibility criterion.

A complete academic CV in English with references to past research and training experiences;

A motivation letter, in English, highlighting the consistency between the candidate‘s profile and the chosen ESR position for which you are applying;

At least 2 letters of Academic reference, in English or in certified translation

A scan of the degree qualification, with certified translation in English (if the degree qualification is not in English).

Proof of language proficiency

Scanned copy of valid identification document (identity card or passport)

Declaration of Honour according to the template available on the website.

(OPTIONAL) any further and relevant supporting documents (e.g. research publications).

Application Form

Application Deadline: Fellowship application deadline is October 14, 2017.

Scholarship Link

PhD Scholarships on the Subject of Global Social Rights

Deadline: 15 October 2017
Open to: students interested in Social Human Rights
Benefits: monthly basic grant of EUR 1,350.00 and EUR 100.00 as a lump sum for research expenses

Description

The Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung will award two Ph.D. scholarships on the subject of Global Social Rights (GSR) starting 1 April 2018 for a duration of two years (with scope for two 6-month extensions) as part of the cooperative doctoral research group on Social Human Rights at the Universities of Kassel and Fulda. Developing a discourse on Global Social Rights and implementing social and democratic human rights around the world is a priority of the work carried out by the Centre for International Dialogue and Cooperation, the international division of the Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung.

Scholarship holders are insured with high-quality doctoral studies. What is of crucial importance is the interdisciplinary way in which the doctoral research group has been organized to include legal studies, political science, philosophy, sociology, and economics.

Eligibility

an MA, Diplom or master’s degree (Magisterabschluss) marked with at least ‘good’; for state examinations in law marked with at least ‘satisfactory’;

current and significant engagement in civic and social projects in the spirit of the Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung;
a developed and informative Ph.D. proposal on one of the subjects mentioned above:

the willingness to participate actively and regularly in the events organized as part of the doctoral research group in Kassel and Fulda;

the willingness to actively and continually participate in the activities at the Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung Centre for International Dialogue and Cooperation in Berlin or at sites associated with RLS international offices on the subject of Global Social Rights during the course of your Ph.D;

the thesis may be written in German or English.

Benefits

Scholarship holders are associated with the doctoral research group;

The scholarship is made up of a monthly basic grant of EUR 1,350.00 and EUR 100.00 as a lump sum for research expenses; in addition, extra allowances can be paid for children and their care;

Allowances and lump travel sums are paid for study trips abroad.

How to apply?

Please make sure your application contains all the documents required:

– CV in tabular format;
– Degree certificate;
– Proof of involvement in social projects;
– Proposal (brief proposal, table of contents, detailed proposal, project plan and time schedule, and publications list);
– Copy of your passport and residence permit if required;
– Proof of knowledge of German (at least B2 level).

For more information, please visit the official web page.

Read more: http://www.mladiinfo.eu/2017/07/21/phd-scholarships-subject-global-social-rights/#ixzz4nktX9iMv

PhD Positions at University of Amsterdam, Netherlands

Deadline: 04 September 2017
Open to: international students
Benefits: salary of 2,222 EUR in the first year, progressing to 2,840 EUR in the last year

Description

The Institute for High-Energy Physics of the University of Amsterdam is pleased to announce PhD studentships in the project of Neutrino Physics with the KM3NeT/ORCA deep-sea neutrino telescope. These studentships are open to international students.

The aim of this project is to enhance the sensitivity of the ORCA detector to the neutrino mass hierarchy and other oscillation parameters and the understanding of neutrino interactions in the 1-10 GeV energy region.

The University of Amsterdam (UvA) is consistently ranked among the world’s best universities in global rankings. It is a top 100 university in The Rankings, QS Rankings and Leiden Ranking.

Eligibility

The candidate should have obtained or be about to obtain a Master’s degree in Physics;

A background in particle or astroparticle physics is preferred;

Extensive use will be made of the programming language C++;

Excellent command of written and spoken English are essential.

This position is available for pursuing PhD programme.

Benefits

Based on a full-time appointment (38 hours per week) the gross monthly salary will range from 2,222 EUR in the first year to 2,840 EUR in the last year. The Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities is applicable. Favourable tax agreements may apply to non-Dutch applicants.

How to Apply?

All applications should include a Curriculum Vitae, a single page maximum statement of motivation and research interests and a list of university courses taken with grades. You will also need to provide contact details for 2 referees. They will be contacted directly.

In order to apply please fill the application.

For more information please visit the official website.

Read more: http://www.mladiinfo.eu/2017/07/13/phd-positions-in-neutrino-physics-at-university-of-amsterdam-netherlands/#ixzz4nI3YMAVE

University of Hamburg Ph.D Scholarships 2017

Deadline: 31 July 2017
Open to: students with an M.A. or equivalent
Benefits: funding for up to three years

Description

Doctoral education in structured Ph.D. programs has become an essential part of the qualification process of young academics in Europe and Germany. High-quality standards regarding the selection and hosting of doctoral students, as well as an international research environment, create unique perspectives, particularly for foreign applicants.

The Graduate School of the “Centre for the Study of Manuscript Cultures” at the University of Hamburg invites applications for Ph.D. Scholarships, 3-4 year scholarships within the Graduate School Scholarship Programme of the German Academic Exchange Service – DAAD starting April 1st, 2018.

Eligibility

The CSMC is a unique research center for the historical and comparative study of manuscript cultures in Asia, Africa, and Europe, building on decades of manuscript studies at the University of Hamburg. It was established in 2011 with a generous grant from the German Research Association (DFG) in order to develop a comprehensive approach to manuscript cultures including disciplines such as philology, paleography, codicology, art history, and material analysis. Communication in the international research community of the Centre is conducted in English, and dissertations should be written in English or German.

Highly qualified and highly motivated Ph.D. students with an M.A. or equivalent degree in all disciplines studying manuscript cultures regardless of the region is wanted.

The list of all graduate programs that were selected by DAAD in 2016 to nominate and host international graduate students with Ph.D. Scholarships for 2017 and 2018 can be found here.

The list contains the program names and short links to the websites of the selected graduate programs. Applications must be sent directly to the graduate school (for details see the attached list).

Benefits

The DAAD Ph.D. Scholarships in this program comprises funding for up to three years, or in a few exceptional cases up to four years.

How to apply?

In order to apply, please fill the application.

Applications with a research proposal compatible with the program of the Centre’s objectives, CV, and copies of B.A., M.A. or other relevant certificates must be sent as one pdf document to the Director of the Graduate School before July 31st, 2017.

For more information please visit the official website.

Read more: http://www.mladiinfo.eu/2017/07/12/university-hamburg-scholarships-2017/#ixzz4mj1RK9U9

University of Würzburg Scholarships for Master’s and Doctoral Programme in Germany, 2017

The University of Würzburg is pleased to offer Scholarships for Comparative Studies in Adult Education & Lifelong Learning to pursue Master’s and Doctoral programme. German, EU, as well as Non-EU applicants, are eligible to apply for this scholarship programme.

The main focus is to students who are enrolled in study programmes close to adult education and lifelong learning. Additionally, we welcome interdisciplinary approaches as well.

The University of Würzburg is one of the leading universities in Germany – as is the case with rankings of national and international research organizations as well as international expert commissions. In many fields of science, for example, in biology, medicine, chemistry, physics, and psychology, the University of Würzburg is also one of the world’s leading academic institutions.

Course Level: Scholarship is available to pursue Master’s and Doctoral programme.

Study Subject: Scholarship is awarded to study Comparative Studies in Adult Education & Lifelong Learning.

Scholarship Award: Scholarship of subsistence: 500 Euro for two complete weeks plus travel lump sum according to country of destination (see DAAD regulations, column 1).

Number of Scholarships: Around 18 international scholarships funded by the DAAD Summer School Programme.

Scholarship can be taken in Germany

Eligibility: The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for the scholarship:

The programme is oriented towards master and doctoral students from Europe and beyond. The main focus is on students who are enrolled in study programmes close to adult education and lifelong learning. Additionally, we welcome interdisciplinary approaches as well.

Nationality: German, EU as well as Non-EU applicants are eligible to apply for this scholarship programme.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirements: Applicants must have their previous degree.

English Language Requirements: Due to the intensive interactions during the Winter School only applications of people with an English level of B2 (see Common European Framework of Reference for Language) can be considered. Please provide a proof of your language skills (e.g. by the statement of a university professor).

Germany Scholarships

How to Apply: The mode of application is online.

Application Form

Application Deadline: Scholarship application deadline is September 30, 2017.

Scholarship Link

NU-WIDER PhD Internship Programme

The PhD Internship Program allows registered doctoral students the chance to take advantage of the facilities and other resources at UNU-WIDER for their PhD research thesis or dissertation along with the opportunity to collaborate with UNU-WIDER researchers in relative areas. These PhD interns will spend on average three consecutive months at UNU-WIDER. During their time in Finland, PhD interns will prepare one or more research papers to give a seminar on their findings. These interns will also get the opportunity to publish their research in the WIDER Working Paper Series.

In order to apply, an applicant needs to already be enrolled in a PhD program and must have conducted research on developing economies. Those candidates that are working in different social studies can apply, but this is an economic-focused facility. Candidates need to be fluent in written and oral English and have good analytical skills. Those living and/or working in developing companies who are in later stages of their PhD will be given preference for this program.

If accepted, interns will be given a grant to cover any costs of travel to and from the location of their PhD institution, insurance for medical and hospital services, and a monthly stipend of €1,600 to cover any living expenses while in Helsinki during their internship.

In order to apply, applicants must apply for the position online as this is the only way UNU-WIDER accepts applications and only does so twice a year. The deadlines for each submission are March 31 and September 30. When applying during the month of September, applicants will be going to UNU-WIDER during February to June of the year that follows, and if one applies in March, they would be going to UNU-WIDER from the months of August to November that same year of application.

It is important to understand that the online application form will only go live one month before the deadline for the application’s submission. As a part of the application, you will need to send in your curriculum vitae. Your PhD supervisor must give UBU-WIDER a letter of reference that needs to be emailed by your supervisor and will be used to certify that you have enrolled in a PhD program at your current university. Emails will not be received by post or by email. Those who have been selected for the program will be told of their final decision by way of email within four weeks of the closing deadline. These applicants have to confirm their decision to take the offer made by UNU-WIDER two weeks after contact.

More information: https://idevjobs.com/job/unu-wider-phd-internship-programme/

Fully Funded PhD Student Positions for International Students at University of Milano-Bicocca in Italy, 2017/18

Five fully-funded PhD student positions are now available at the University of Milano-Bicocca to pursue Doctoral Program in Analysis of Social and Economic Processes. Candidates of all nationalities are eligible to apply for these positions.

The ASEP Doctoral Program aims at training students for both scholarly and applied social research.

The University of Milano-Bicocca was founded on June 10, 1998. Located in the Northern part of Milano, Italy, the University campus is built as a cultural district in a postindustrial area (the largest in Europe), where the factory Pirelli previously produced tires and 25,000 workers were employed. Today, the same grounds host around 35,000 students. The University of Milano-Bicocca is a multi-disciplinary university that trains professionals in various fields of both the natural and the social sciences.

Course Level: Positions are available to pursue PhD programme.

Study Subject: Positions are awarded in Analysis of Social and Economic Processes (ASEP) of the University of Milano-Bicocca (Italy).

Scholarship Award: All students admitted to the ASEP Doctoral Program receive a University scholarship of € 16,238.47 per year, gross of social security contributions. The amount of the scholarship is increased by 50% for any period of study or research abroad of at least 30 consecutive days, for a maximum of 18 months. Also, during the second and third years of the program, students may apply for a University research allowance equal to 10% of the amount of the scholarship per year. In addition to University funding, students can access special purpose grants provided by the Department of Sociology and Social Research. Specifically, students may apply for a yearly allowance of up to € 1,200 to cover travel expenses and conference fees, and a one-time allowance of up to € 2,000 to cover expenses related to summer school participation.

Number of Scholarships: Not Known

Scholarship can be taken in Italy

Eligibility: The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for the scholarship:

The ASEP Doctoral Program welcomes applications for admission from highly motivated candidates with a solid social science background and a strong interest in empirical research. Candidates should hold an Italian Laurea Magistrale or any equivalent foreign degree. Candidates who expect to obtain the required degree by October 31, 2017 are also eligible to apply for admission; accepted candidates who fail to meet this requirement, however, will lose their right to admission. Candidates are expected to be fluent in spoken and written English, which is the official language of the ASEP Doctoral Program.

Nationality: Candidates of all nationalities are eligible to apply for these positions.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirements: Applicants must have their postgraduate (second cycle) degree.

English Language Requirements: Candidates are expected to be fluent in spoken and written English, which is the official language of the ASEP Doctoral Program.

PhD Scholarships in Italy

How to Apply: To submit the application, candidates must follow these steps:

Registration with the University website (here): This allows candidates to receive a username and a password; those who already have the access credentials for the private area of Segreterie Studenti can skip this step.

Filling out the application: By using their personal credentials (username and password), candidates must login to the Online Student Registry – Segreterie Studenti (here), select “Admissions”, and follow the instructions.

Reference letters: During the application process, candidates are required to provide the e-mail address and telephone number of two reference teachers/experts. The reference teachers/experts will then receive an e-mail notification containing instructions on how to upload their reference letter, strictly by July 4, 2017. Candidates, in turn, will be notified when the reference letters have been uploaded.

Application Deadline: The deadline for applications is July 3, 2017, 12:00 pm (midday) Italian time.

Scholarship Link

CEPMLP PhD Research Scholarship at University of Dundee in UK, 201

The University of Dundee is inviting applications for CEPMLP PhD Research Scholarship programme to study in UK for the year 2017. Applicants from UK are eligible to apply for this scholarship programme.

The aim of scholarship is to support candidates reading for the degree of PhD.

The University of Dundee (abbreviated as Dund. for post-nominals) is a public research university based in the city and Royal burgh of Dundee on the east coast of the central Lowlands of Scotland. The main campus of the university is located in Dundee’s West End which contains many of the university’s teaching and research facilities; the Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, Dundee Law School and the Dundee Dental Hospital and School.

Course Level: Scholarship is available to pursue PhD research programme.

Study Subject: Scholarship will be awarded in the field of Energy Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy.

Scholarship Award: Scholarship will be awarded £12,950 per year for 3 years.

Number of Scholarships: Not Known

Scholarship can be taken in the UK

Eligibility: The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for scholarship:

Successful candidates will have access to all the resources of the PhD programme, including limited support for travel. Applications will be welcome in any area of current research interest to the Centre and applicants should complete an application form for admission as a research student to the University of Dundee indicating on the form that you are applying to CEPMLP as your academic department and indicating on the finance section of the form that you are applying for a CEPMLP scholarship. As part of the application process you will also need to include a 5-10 page summary of your research proposal, covering the research question, relevance, methodology to be applied and originality.

Nationality: Applicants from the UK are eligible to apply for this scholarship programme.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirements: Applicants must have a good first degree and Masters Degree in a relevant academic discipline.

English language Requirements: students need to demonstrate that they have a good level of written and spoken English the candidate should have a very good command over English language.

PhD Research Scholarship

How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.

Application Form

Application Deadline: The Application Deadline is June 30, 2017.

Scholarship Link

University of Bologna 33rd Cycle of PhD Scholarship Program

Deadline: 29 May 2017
Open to: applicants of all nationalities
Scholarship: yearly gross amount of 13,600 EUR

Description

The University of Bologna is pleased to offer the 33rd cycle of a PhD Scholarship programme for academic year 2017/2018. The University of Bologna, founded in 1088, was the first university and is the oldest in the world. It was the first place of study to use the term university for the corporations of students and masters which came to define the institution, located in Bologna, Italy. The PhD programmes will have a duration of three years, with the exception of the PhD programmes in “Data Science and Computation” and in “Management”, which will have a duration of four years.

Eligibility

Regardless of age and citizenship, applicants with the following academic qualifications can apply for admission:

An Italian university degree (laurea specialistica or magistrale – 3+2 years or combined degree Bachelor’s+ Master’s);

An Italian university degree obtained under the pre-reform system (“vecchio ordinamento”);

Any equivalent academic qualification issued abroad, recognised as equivalent to the above mentioned Italian academic qualifications, for the sole purpose of participation in the application for admission to the PhD programme.

Scholarship

The yearly gross amount of the scholarships is 13,600 EUR;

The yearly gross amount of the scholarships of the PhD Programme in Data Science and Computation is 19.367 EUR;

The scholarships are paid in monthly installments in arrears;

The amount of the scholarship is increased by 30% for the periods spent abroad authorized by the Academic Board;

This increase is not allowed for periods lasting less than one continuous month as well as for stays in the Country of birth, citizenship, residence or abode of the PhD candidate.

How to Apply?

In order to apply, the applicant must:

Visit the website;

Enter data required for registration;

And the relevant email account, where potential information concerning the admission process will be sent to; select “Entrance exams or requirements check” and “PhD programme”;

Select the desired PhD programme;

Complete the online application, inserting the required information;

Attach the academic qualifications and any other requested documents in pdf format as described in the PhD Programme Tables.

For more information please visit the official website.

Read more: http://www.mladiinfo.eu/2017/05/09/33rd-cycle-phd-scholarship-program/#ixzz4gb5esqym

PhD Studentship Cultural and Media Studies

Deadline: 7 May 2017
Open to: international students
Remuneration: USD 16,916

Description

The University of Worcester is seeking to expand its research strength in Media and Cultural Studies. In the government’s last Research Excellence Framework, Research Fortnight identified Worcester as the most improved university in the UK. Researchers in the Media and Culture course team contributed to that success and continued to produce publications of regional, national, and international significance. They are now seeking aspiring researchers who will benefit from that environment and who could, at the same time, consolidate and re-shape our existing research specialisms. As a postgraduate researcher, you could also help enhance our University-wide focus on producing distinctive research in Arts, Culture and Heritage.

Eligibility

The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for the scholarship:

Essential Criteria: Applicants should have or be able to evidence:

A First or Upper Second (2.1) Honours Degree, or expect to receive one by October 2017;

A sound understanding of, and interest in one of the areas of Media and Cultural Studies outlined above;

Computer literacy;

Ability to organize and meet deadlines;

Good interpersonal skills;

Ability to work independently and contribute to a team;

Commitment and an enthusiastic approach to completing a higher research degree.

Desirable Criteria:

Education to Masters Degree level in a relevant area;

Experience of appropriate research methods and skills;

Ability to contribute to research study design;

Means of travelling independently to archives etc.

Remuneration

Applicants will get the salary of approximately USD 16,916.

How to Apply?

All applicants should apply using the Application Form with relevant studentship before the closing date to the Research School either by post or email to research@worc.ac.uk

For more information please visit the official web page.

Read more: http://www.mladiinfo.eu/2017/03/16/phd-studentship-cultural-media-studies/#ixzz4gDlgi1id

10 Fully Funded PhD Positions in Molecular Biology & Bioinformatics, Germany

The Institute of Molecular Biology (IMB) offers up to 10 fully funded PhD positions for international students. Positions offer talented and enthusiastic students the opportunity to undertake PhD research at the cutting edge of modern biology and related fields.

The aim of the PhD position is to enable and encourage academically able international applicants.

The Institute of Molecular Biology gGmbH (IMB) is a modern research centre, which is funded by the Boehringer Ingelheim Foundation, a charity with a long tradition in promoting outstanding research in medicine, biology, chemistry and pharmaceutical science.

The official working language at IMB is English. Certificate as proof of English skills not a requirement, but proficiency in English, both written and verbal, is a prerequisite for entry to the IPP.

Course Level: Positions is available for pursuing PhD programme.

Study Subject: The International PhD programme includes groups at the Institute of Molecular Biology (IMB), Johannes Gutenberg University (JGU), Mainz’s University Medical Centre (UMC) and the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research (MPI-P).

List of Subjects: Genome stability & DNA repair, Epigenetics & Gene regulation and Computational biology & omics

Scholarship Award:

The possibility to work on a cutting-edge project using state-of-the-art technology in a highly motivated research team.

A stimulating, diverse and international research environment.

Advanced training opportunities.

A competitive stipend.

2 letters of reference.

Scholarship can be taken in Germany

Eligibility: The IPP wants to attract the brightest minds from all over the world. University is looking for creative and ambitious students in the field of life sciences who are looking for challenging work at the cutting edge of science. Our student community currently consists of more than 90 PhD students from 20 different countries. Each call receives about 500 applications from students all over the world, for approximately 10-15 positions.

Working language: As IMB is an international institution the first criterion for eligibility is that applicants are able to communicate in English, which is our working language.

Education and experience: Applicant should have prior experience in a research environment and have, or be about to complete, a master’s or equivalent degree (at least 4 years of university education).

Motivation to solve complex scientific problems

Excellent communication skills

Nationality: Applicants from all over the world can apply.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement: Applicant should have prior experience in a research environment and have, or be about to complete, a master’s or equivalent degree (at least 4 years of university education).

Test Requirement: No

English Language Requirement: The official working language at IMB is English. Certificate as proof of English skills not a requirement, but proficiency in English, both written and verbal, is a prerequisite for entry to the IPP.

Germany Scholarships

How to Apply: Eligible applicants should complete an online scholarship application. Applicant will be asked to upload the following documents in PDF format:

Curriculum vitae

A single file containing:

High school certificate

University studies (including certificates of qualification and transcripts of records)

English language test certificate (not mandatory, only if available)

Application Form

Application Deadline: The registration deadline is June 16, 2017 and application deadline June 23, 2017.

Scholarship Link

University of Padova International PhD Grants in Italy, 2017-2018

For the academic year 2017/2018, the University of Paduais offering 15 research fellowships fully funded by the Foundation Cash Savings of Padua and Rovigo. These scholarships are available for foreign students to attend doctoral courses.

The University of Padova strongly prioritises third level education, and has been recently enhancing the support for research training, with the aim at always pursuing the highest standards.

The University of Padua is a premier Italian university located in the city of Padua, Italy. The University of Padua was founded in 1222 as a school of law and was one of the most prominent universities in early modern Europe

In order to apply for the University of Padova, students must provide certificates to prove their language competences in Italian and/or English.

Course Level: Fellowships are available to pursue doctoral studies at the University of Padua, Italy.

Study Subject (s): Scholarships are offered in diverse fields to help students in upgrading their education.

List of Subjects: Animal and Food Science, Arterial Hypertension and Vascular Biology, Astronomy, biomedical science, Bio science, Brain, mind and computer science, Civil and environmental engineering sciences, Crop Science, Departmental medicine and health planning sciences, Earth Science, economics and management, fusion science and engineering, Industrial engineering, information engineering, History, criticism and preservation of cultural heritage, International law and private and labour law, Land, environment, resources and health, Linguistics, Philology and Literary science, Management Engineering and Real Estate Appraisal, materials engineering and science, Mathematical science, Mechatronics and product innovation engineering, Medical, Clinical and Experimental Sciences, Molecular Sciences, oncology and surgical oncology, Pedagogical, Educational and Instructional Science, Pharmacological science, Philosophy, Physics, Psychological sciences, Social Sciences: Interactions, communications and cultural constructions, Space Sciences, Technologies and Measurements, Statistical Sciences and Veterinary sciences.

Number of Awards: 15 PhD grants for the admission of foreign candidates to doctoral courses (33rdseries) a.y. 2017/18 are now available.

Scholarship Award: The value of the award is of 13.638,47 € per year (gross amount). The fellowship is subject to social security contribution. The value of the fellowship is increased by 50% for periods of study abroad excluding those in the official country of residence. For periods of study abroad students must have the approval of the Doctoral Course. Fellowships are paid in monthly instalments. The first instalment is paid the month following the actual beginning of the course.

Scholarship can be taken in the Italy

Eligibility: In order to be deemed eligible, applicants are required to meet the following criteria by the deadline date of the call:

have foreign (non-Italian) citizenship;

have foreign (non-Italian) residence;

be in possession of a foreign (non-Italian) academic qualification recognised as equivalent to the Diploma di Laurea/ Laurea Specialistica/Magistrale amounting to at least four years of full time university education and leading to a doctorate in the country where the studies were carried out. For the sole purpose of this selection procedure, the qualification must be recognized equivalent to an Italian one by the Commission of the PhD course applied for (art. 4). The eligible degree must be awarded no later than 30th June 2017;

be no older than 35.

Candidates shall be admitted to the selection procedure with reserve.

The University may, at any time, exclude applicants who do not meet the admission requirements. In such an event, candidates will be notified by e-mail.

Nationality: Candidates of all nationalities (non-Italian) are eligible for these doctoral fellowships.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement: Applicants must have their previous degree.

Test Requirement: No

English Language Requirement: In order to apply for the University of Padova, students must provide certificates to prove their language competences in Italian and/or English as follows:

A2 Italian level (for students attending course units in Italian)

B1 English level (for students attending course units in English)

Italy PhD Scholarships

How to Apply: Candidates can only apply for one Doctoral Course among the ones listed in Annex 1 – List of Doctoral Courses and related research lines. In case of several curricula within one Course, candidates shall choose one of them. They inform applicants that for the academic year 2017/2018, the list of the Doctoral Courses is provisional and that their activation depends on the conclusion of the Ministry examination process on their requisites (DM 45/2013). Application forms will be selected only for those Doctoral Courses that will be confirmed by the Ministry. Applications must be exclusively completed and submitted online at the web address:  by 1.00 p.m. (CEST) of the deadline date (March 28, 2017). Only submitted applications will be taken into consideration. The University shall accept no liability for cable, IT or e-mail errors for which the University is not responsible. In order to fill in the online form, applicants must first obtain a username and a password. They will then be able to proceed with the application form by clicking on ‘Enter’ (see annex 2 for the guidelines for the completion of the application form). Candidates must state the following information and any other relevant information on the application form and do so under their own liability:

Personal data, date and place of birth, place of residence

Citizenship; – academic degree, with an indication of when and from which university it was/will be awarded; – the Doctoral Course and the chosen curriculum they are applying for.

Personal data, date and place of birth, place of residence;

Academic degree, with an indication of when and from which university it was/will be awarded;

The Doctoral Course and the chosen curriculum they are applying for.

Online Application

Application Deadline: The application deadline is March 28, 2017.

Scholarship Link

PhD Fellowships for Excellence at Biozentrum University of Basel in Switzerland, 2017

Biozentrum University of Basel is offering a maximum of 10 PhD Fellowships for Excellence in Molecular Life Sciences discipline. Acceptance into the “Fellowships for Excellence” program is highly prestigious due to the rigorous selection process.

The Biozentrum encourages talented, ambitious and highly motivated young scientists to apply to the Biozentrum Basel International PhD Program.

The Biozentrum is the largest department at the University of Basel’s Faculty of Science. The primary focus of this interdisciplinary institute is basic molecular and biomedical research and teaching. The Biozentrum holds a leading position nationally and internationally and closely networks with partners from the academic world and industry.

Course Level: Fellowships are available for pursuing PhD degree at Biozentrum University of Basel in Switzerland.

Study Subject : Fellowships are awarded in the field of Molecular Life Sciences.

Number of Awards: 10 PhD Fellowships are available.

Scholarship Award: The “Fellowships for Excellence” cover the salary of the fellows for three years (including rotations). Should the PhD thesis exceed this time, group leaders and fellows are expected to together identify alternative funding.

In addition, other incentives are offered to “Fellowships for Excellence” PhD students to support their scientific and personal growth. Currently the following perks are in place (annual changes may apply):

a personal, annual stipend, e.g. to allow attendance of meetings, acquisition of books or computers (currently CHF 6’000 total for 3 years)

preferential registration for some courses in the Biozentrum Graduate Teaching program

yearly study trip to a city with ties to Siemens, e.g. Berlin, Munich, St. Petersburg

scientific meetings and networking opportunities with current “Fellowships for Excellence” students and alumni

personal certificate of acceptance into the “Fellowships for Excellence” program

support for the preparation of the personal CV and postdoctoral application by Biozentrum faculty members in the “Fellowships for Excellence” committee

financial support for travel to postdoctoral interviews at the end of the PhD thesis

Scholarship can be taken in Switzerland

Eligibility: Applicants must either already hold or anticipate receiving before enrollment a university degree that qualifies them for a PhD program at the University of Basel (MSc, Diploma, etc.). In exceptional cases, outstanding students with a BSc degree are also eligible to apply to the “Fellowships for Excellence” program; they however will have to pass additional courses at the Biozentrum after acceptance. PhD students who already have enrolled at the Biozentrum or plan to start their PhD thesis before September 1 of the same year as the open call are not eligible to apply to the “Fellowships for Excellence” program.

Nationality: Applicants from all over the world are eligible for these PhD fellowships.

Switzerland Scholarships

How to Apply: The mode of applying is online. For the application, electronic copies of the diploma/MSc degree with grades and transcripts as pdf files, a CV or scientific résumé (maximum one page, pdf format), a description of research interests in general and one with a specific focus on a potential PhD thesis at the Biozentrum as well as the names and contact information of 2 referees from the candidate’s previous academic environment (usually faculty members) are required. The referees will be contacted automatically and will be asked for an online evaluation as well as a reference letter. Further information about the application procedure will be made available to the candidates upon registration and submission of their application.

Application Form

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is June 20, 2017.

Scholarship Link

Friedrich Miescher Institute International PhD Program in Switzerland, 2017

Friedrich Miescher Institute for Biomedical Research (FMI) is inviting applications for international PhD fellowship program. These fellowships are tenable in epigenetics, neurobiology, and mechanisms of cancer.

The FMI International Ph.D. Program provides advanced, interdisciplinary training in epigenetics, neurobiology, and mechanisms of cancer.

The Friedrich Miescher Institute was established as a foundation on April 10, 1970, by a joint decision of the then two separate companies Ciba AG and J.R. Geigy AG.

Applicants must hold a university degree that would formally qualify them to enter a Ph.D. or equivalent program in their home country (MSc., Diploma, DEA etc.).

Course Level: Fellowships are available for pursuing a PhD program at the FMI.

Study Subject: Fellowships are awarded for basic research in biology with a focus in epigenetics, neurobiology, and mechanisms of cancer.

Number of Awards: The number of openings varies between each round of applications.

Scholarship Award: The FMI provides financial support to graduate students in accordance with the scale of the Swiss National Science Foundation. Income is generous relative to international standards for PhD students.

Scholarship can be taken in Basel, Switzerland

Eligibility: To be accepted for graduate studies at the Friedrich Miescher Institute, applicants must hold a university degree that would formally qualify them to enter a PhD or equivalent program in their home country (MSc., Diploma, DEA etc.). US applicants with only a Bachelor must have successfully completed courses in Biophysics and must have laboratory experience leading to a research thesis.

Nationality: The US and International applicants are eligible for this Ph.D. fellowship.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement: Applicants must hold a university degree that would formally qualify them to enter a Ph.D. or equivalent program in their home country (MSc., Diploma, DEA etc.). 

Test Requirement: No

English Language Requirements: Applicants from outside the home country will often need to meet specific English language/other language requirements in order to be able to study there.

International Scholarships

How to Apply: Please fill in the online application form. Please note that this information and relevant documents will be distributed within the FMI for assessment.

Online application

Application Deadline: The application deadline is May 1, 2017.

Scholarship Link

15 Doctoral Positions for International Scholars at University of Bern in Switzerland, 2017

The University of Bern is offering up to 15 doctoral positions for upcoming international scholars. Positions are available for students who have completed all of their studies-to-date outside of Switzerland and achieved outstanding grades in their master’s degree.

The aim of students is to commence and complete your doctoral studies at the University of Bern. All of your academic qualifications to date have been obtained outside of Switzerland, and you have achieved outstanding grades.

The University of Bern is a university in the Swiss capital of Bern and was founded in 1834. It is regulated and financed by the Canton of Bern

Course Level: Positions are available pursuing the doctoral programme.

Study Subject: Positions are open to study the subjects offered by the university.

Scholarship Award: The positions are limited to three years, and must commence before the 1st of January 2018. Payment is according to the regulations of the Swiss National Fund (SNF). A prerequisite for the application process, however, is that a doctoral supervisor from the University of Bern is prepared to cover 50% of the wages for the 3 year period.

Scholarship can be taken in Switzerland

Eligibility: For admission at doctoral level, students must

Hold a master’s degree or a licentiate from a Swiss university or Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, or an equivalent university degree and

Students must also fulfil any other requirements set out by the relevant faculty or graduate school (e.g. specific average grades or a specific result in your master’s degree, licentiate, diploma or state exams).

Further training qualifications (Master of Advanced Studies, Executive Master) and degrees from a university of applied sciences or a university of teacher education are not accepted for admission to doctoral studies.

Nationality: International students can apply for these doctoral positions.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement: Applicants will have completed all of their studies-to-date outside of Switzerland, and achieved outstanding grades in their master’s degree.

English Language Requirement:

How to Apply: Please email your application including any related documents as one pdf to link.fehrenbach-at-entwicklung.unibe.ch. Supporting documents

Application form

Copy of your ID

Cover letter

CV

Copies of academic qualifications

Certification from the university where you attained your master’s degree, that you are permitted to engage in doctoral studies.

Certificates for relevant language skills.

An outline of your planned dissertation (maximum 5000 characters including spaces).

List of publications (if available).

Confirmation from your supervisor at the University of Bern (use the form “Confirmation of Supervisor”).

A letter from your supervisor stating:
-Your potential as a doctoral candidate and the quality of your research project.
-The relevance of your project to the supervisor’s own research or that of the research group with which you will work

Application Form

Application Deadline: The application deadline is May 17, 2017.

Scholarship Link