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 approve
d 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.

Number
of Awards:
As of 2017, about 200 scholarships had been awarded to academics from more than
54 different countries to carry out research in Pavia. 10 scholarships for
visiting scholars for a period of stay of 4 to 12 weeks at the University of
Pavia.

Scholarship
Award: Scholarship
includes travel (economy class), board and accomondation expenses, health
insurance policy and a pocket money of 150.00 Euro (gross) per week.

Scholarship
can be taken in 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 institutions.
• 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.

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 Form

Application
Deadline:
The application deadline is May 31, 2017.

Scholarship Link