Call for Applications: IMT PhD Program for International Students in Italy

Applications
are invited for three year IMT PhD program starting in November
2014 available to candidates without regard to nationality, age, gender or
religion. 36 positions are covered by scholarships in the gross amount of
13,638.47€ /year. All PhD students will have tuition fees
waived. Proficiency in English is compulsory as research and teaching are
conducted in English. Applicants are evaluated on the basis of their prior
performance and professional promise. Application should be submitted till July
14th, 2014.

Study
Subject (s): 
Scholarships
are awarded for IMT PhD program. IMT Institute for Advanced Studies
Lucca offers a multidisciplinary PhD program that integrates scientific
competences of economics, engineering, computer science, physics, applied
mathematics, statistics, history and sciences of cultural heritage. The
three year program is articulated in 8 field-specific yet highly integrated
curricula: Economics (ECON), Management Science (MS), Complex
Networks (CN), Computational Mechanics (CM), Control Systems
(SYS), Computer Science (CS), Image Analysis
(IA) and Analysis and Management of Cultural Heritage (AMCH).
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing PhD program
at IMT Institute in Italy.
Scholarship Provider: IMT Institute for Advanced Studies Lucca,
Italy
Scholarship can be taken at: Italy
Eligibility: Applications
are open to candidates without regard to nationality, age, gender or religion.
Proficiency in English is compulsory as research and teaching are conducted in
English. No knowledge of Italian is requested. Formal requirement for
admission are:
-”Laurea Magistrale” (or “Specialistica”) or a “Laurea Vecchio Ordinamento”
from an Italian University
-A foreign university degree of at least 4 years (or full time equivalent – the
eligibility of the foreign degree is assessed by the track selection committee)
-Applicants obtaining their degree by no later than October 31,
2014 can also apply.
Scholarship
Open for International Students: 
International students are eligible for
this IMT PhD Program.
Scholarship
Description:
 
Admission to IMT’s PhD program is competitive on an international level, with
evaluation mainly focusing on past academic performance (grades) and scientific
relevance to the selected track. First and foremost, however, certain basic
formal requirements must be met before candidates are eligible to apply.
Namely, applicants must have completed and obtained a degree equivalent
to at least 4 years of university studies (Students in their
final year of undergraduate study may be admitted on the condition that their
bachelor’s degree is awarded before they enroll at IMT).
Number
of award(s): 
36
positions are covered by scholarships.
Duration
of award(s): 
These
PhD scholarships are awarded for 3 years.
What
does it cover?
-36
positions are covered by scholarships in the gross amount of 13,638.47€ /year.
-A limited number of additional positions without scholarships may also be
offered.
-All PhD students will have tuition fees waived.
-PhD students who are granted a scholarship have free accommodation in shared
double rooms in the School residence halls (with the exception of students
whose permanent residence is within 30km of (IMT).
-All PhD students will have free access to the canteen services.
-All PhD students are covered by insurance against any accident and/or injury
that may occur while carrying out their PhD activities.
Selection
Criteria:
 Applicants
are evaluated by a selection committee on the basis of past academic
performance (grades) and background, scientific relevance and
aptitude to research within the selected track/curriculum, and any other
additional pertinent data submitted in the application (such as scientific
publications, if any). While ranking of applicants is mostly driven by academic
achievement, scientific pertinence is also taken into consideration for
admission. The candidates that pass the initial assessment of the
applications will be invited for an interview with the selection
committee, either in person at the IMT campus, or via standard internet
videoconference, or through any other procedure allowing visual contact with
the candidates and viewing of their identity document. Candidates with no
access to videoconferencing facilities can conduct the interview at an Italian
embassy or consulate. During the evaluation process, in rare
circumstances, the selection committee may propose different track/curricula
from the one chosen by the candidate. Equal opportunities are ensured to
all candidates throughout the evaluation process.
Notification: The short-list
of candidates admitted to the interview will be published on the web site
and on the Online Notice Board of IMT. Once short-listed, applicants
will be required to participate in a comprehensive interview in English in
order to assess their aptitude for research in the curricula for which they
have applied, as well as their English proficiency. The dates interviews
will be published on the web site and on the Online Notice Board of IMT.
How
to Apply:
 Applications
for the PhD Program can only be submitted electronically. Applicants must fill
out the onlineapplication form (registration required), providing personal
data and attaching the required documents. Basic instructions for the
submission procedure will be provided after registration. The first time
applicants access their account, they will be requested to choose the Track(s)
and the Curriculum (if applicable) to which they wish to apply. While not
mandatory, information and attachments marked Optional are most welcome, as
they enable the Admissions Committee to evaluate candidates comprehensively.
Data and documents entered into the application form are the sole
responsibility of the applicant. In the event of false declaration(s), the
applicant will not be allowed to enroll in the PhD Program at IMT.
Scholarship
Application Deadline: 
The application deadline
is July 14th, 2014.
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