Call for Pre-Application: DEFAP PhD Program in Economics in Italy

The Graduate School DEFAP of Catholic
University of the Sacred Heart and University of Milan Bicocca are
offering three years PhD Program starting in October 2013 in Italy. International
and Italian students are eligible. Nine Fellowships are offered for duration of
three years. Each fellowship pays a stipend of 13,600 Euros (gross) per year.
The monthly allowance can be increased up to 50% for PhD students visiting one
of partner institutions abroad. Applicants should have GMAT or GRE score
and obtain English language certifications.
Study Subject(s): PhD
Program will be offered in the area of economics.
Course Level: The Graduate School DEFAP is offering three
years PhD Program (nine fellowships are offered to the highest ranked
applicants)
Scholarship Provider: The Graduate School DEFAP of Catholic
University of the Sacred Heart and University of Milan Bicocca
Scholarship can be taken at: Italy
Eligibility:Pre-Applications
will be accepted from applicants of all ages and nationalities who hold:
– an Italian degree (Diploma di laurea quadriennale, laurea specialistica,
laurea magistrale) or a an Italian degree obtained according to the regulations
existent before the implementation of the Ministerial Decree of 3 November,
1999, n. 509 and its subsequent amendments and supplements;
– a foreign academic qualification already recognized as equivalent by academic
authorities, or recognized in accordance with inter-university agreements of
co-operation and mobility;
– a foreign academic qualification that has not yet been recognized equivalent
to an Italian degree, provided the candidate includes the documents necessary
to reach a decision regarding equivalence, for purposes of admission to the PhD
programme only. Pre-Applications may also be submitted by candidates of all
nationalities who have not yet graduated but who expect to receive their degree
by the matriculation deadline. In this case, the admission to the program is
conditional on the candidate submitting a valid certification of the obtained
degree. Should this not occur, her/his application will be automatically
discarded.
-Documents that can increase the likelihood of a successful application, but
are not compulsory
(a)GMAT or GRE;
(b)one of the following language certifications (obtained not before the 1st
of January 2010): FCE; CAE; CPE; BEC; BRITISH CHAMBER of COMMERCE; TRINITY
COLLEGE; TOEFL; IELTS.
Scholarship Open for Students of Following
Countries
: International students can apply for this PhD
Program.
Scholarship Description: The Graduate School DEFAP of Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore and
Università di Milano-Bicocca invite Pre-applications to its PhD Program. The
length of the PhD Program is three years, starting in October 2013. DEFAP
School combines the research and teaching skills of two well-established
universities: Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore,  and Università degli
Studi di Milano-Bicocca. The School is run by a Managing Committee under the
supervision of an International Scientific Committee. The Graduate School
(DEFAP) aims to:Offer students a thorough understanding of the working of
modern economies;Equip students with the skills required to undertake
successfully academic research and/or a career in the private sector, in
international organizations and in governmental bodies. Economics and
quantitative methods form the core of the DEFAP programme. Our students are in
daily contact with prestigious academics and are exposed to a
culture of openness and diversity.
Number of award(s): At least nine fellowships are offered. The number of scholarships may
increase if sponsorships on specific research projects become available.
Duration of award(s): Fellowships are offered for a period of three years.
What does it cover? Each fellowship pays a stipend of 13,600 Euros (gross) per year. The
monthly allowance can be increased up to 50% for our PhD students visiting one
of our partner institutions abroad.
Notification: The result
of the selection will be available by July 12th. Each candidate will be
immediately informed by e-mail for pre application result. All applicants will
be informed by e-mail about the final list of admitted candidates.
How to Apply: The mode
of applying is by post. Admission procedure consists of two stages: a
Pre-Application and an official Application. The purpose of the Pre-Application
stage is to give candidates a preview as to whether their official Application
will have a chance to be successful. Pre-Application must be received by June
23rd and the result of the selection will be available by July 12th .
Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for pre-applications is June 23, 2013.
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