Italy: PhD Positions at SISSA, International School for Advanced Studies, 2012/13

Italy: PhD Positions at SISSA, International School for Advanced Studies, 2012/13


Doctoral Position for Italian and international student applicants at SISSA, International School for Advanced Studies, 2012/13 Italian

Study Subject (s): Various
Level: PhD
Scholarship Provider: SISSA, International School for Advanced Studies
Scholarships can be taken: USA

requirements:
School welcomes applications from young candidates immediately after completing their undergraduate studies with a strong interest in research even without specific prior experience.
-To put into the School, candidates must have one of the following titles by October 31:
· Italian laurea or laurea specialistica / magistrale in a scientific topic;
· University degree obtained abroad and considered equivalent to Italian degree by the governing bodies of schools (ie M.Sc.).

Open Scholarship for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Description: School awards scholarships for 3 years, renewable for four years subject to approval by the school authorities and the availability of funds. The annual amount of the scholarship is, at present, amounting to € 15,010.32 gross (9.24% tax). The candidates can also hold a scholarship from another source, which can not be held in addition to those provided by the school. Schools may supplement an external fellowship if they are significantly less than those provided by the school. A contribution towards the cost of living than the amount of € 100.00 gross per month will be given to those who would subscribe to a registered lease. A contribution to the costs to be enrolled in health insurance systems of up to € 198.77 will be given to non-EU students only. A contribution (70% of the partnership) can be given to students who have been forced to stop their activities because of illness, pregnancy or other serious reasons for up to 5 months.