Scuola Normale Superiore is offering international
fellowships for 25 PhD positions in Italy. Fellowships are offered
for the duration of three years with the exception of Molecular Biophysics and
Neurobiology which last four years. These full fellowships include housing
assistance, free board in the SNS dining hall and travel expenses. Fellowship
holders authorized to carry out research and study outside of the SNS may
receive an additional grant up to a maximum amount of
€6,000.00/year. Online application must be send by 19 September 2013.
fellowships for 25 PhD positions in Italy. Fellowships are offered
for the duration of three years with the exception of Molecular Biophysics and
Neurobiology which last four years. These full fellowships include housing
assistance, free board in the SNS dining hall and travel expenses. Fellowship
holders authorized to carry out research and study outside of the SNS may
receive an additional grant up to a maximum amount of
€6,000.00/year. Online application must be send by 19 September 2013.
Study Subject (s):
Fellowships are available in the Faculty of Sciences (Molecular Biophysics,
Chemistry, Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, Mathematics and
Neurobiology) for the academic year 2013-2014.
Course Level: Positions are open for pursuing PhD degree at Scuola
Normale Superiore in Italy.
Scholarship Provider: Faculty of Sciences at Scuola Normale
Superiore, Italy
Scholarship can be taken at: Italy
Fellowships are available in the Faculty of Sciences (Molecular Biophysics,
Chemistry, Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, Mathematics and
Neurobiology) for the academic year 2013-2014.
Course Level: Positions are open for pursuing PhD degree at Scuola
Normale Superiore in Italy.
Scholarship Provider: Faculty of Sciences at Scuola Normale
Superiore, Italy
Scholarship can be taken at: Italy
Eligibility:-Applications
are invited from candidates of any nationality in possession of the following
requisites:
-MS, MSc or equivalent completed by 31 October 2013
-born after 31 October 1983
-knowledge of English or Italian adequate to consent academic work and research
-never to have applied or not to have applied more than once for a PhD at the
SNS
-not to have been object of any of the sanctions or legal actions indicated at
point a.1 in Attachment A.
are invited from candidates of any nationality in possession of the following
requisites:
-MS, MSc or equivalent completed by 31 October 2013
-born after 31 October 1983
-knowledge of English or Italian adequate to consent academic work and research
-never to have applied or not to have applied more than once for a PhD at the
SNS
-not to have been object of any of the sanctions or legal actions indicated at
point a.1 in Attachment A.
Scholarship Open for Students of Following
Countries: International applicants are eligible for this
fellowship.
Countries: International applicants are eligible for this
fellowship.
Scholarship Description: The Application procedures aim to evaluate the candidate’s superior
preparation, talent, motivation and research aptitude by considering his/her
CV, work to date, proposed research/study plan and exams/interviews. The Scuola
Normale Superiore (SNS) PhD fellowships last three years, with the exception of
Molecular Biophysics and Neurobiology, which last four years. Fellowships will
be begin from 1 November 2013. The PhD program at the SNS includes classroom
lessons, seminars and research activities. Thanks to individualized
study/research plans as well as interdisciplinary work, the SNS PhD program
broadens each student’s educational foundations, prepares students for research
and leads to the obtainment of a particularly high level of academic
specialization. SNS PhD students must follow research plans approved annually
by the Faculty Council of the Faculty of Sciences. Periods of study and
research for students in other reputable Italian and foreign Universities or
Institutions may be authorized and financed by the SNS. Research activity is
directed to the preparation of a dissertation demonstrating original and
academically relevant work. At the end of the program, the results illustrated
in the dissertation must be defended in front of an international Committee of
specialists.
preparation, talent, motivation and research aptitude by considering his/her
CV, work to date, proposed research/study plan and exams/interviews. The Scuola
Normale Superiore (SNS) PhD fellowships last three years, with the exception of
Molecular Biophysics and Neurobiology, which last four years. Fellowships will
be begin from 1 November 2013. The PhD program at the SNS includes classroom
lessons, seminars and research activities. Thanks to individualized
study/research plans as well as interdisciplinary work, the SNS PhD program
broadens each student’s educational foundations, prepares students for research
and leads to the obtainment of a particularly high level of academic
specialization. SNS PhD students must follow research plans approved annually
by the Faculty Council of the Faculty of Sciences. Periods of study and
research for students in other reputable Italian and foreign Universities or
Institutions may be authorized and financed by the SNS. Research activity is
directed to the preparation of a dissertation demonstrating original and
academically relevant work. At the end of the program, the results illustrated
in the dissertation must be defended in front of an international Committee of
specialists.
Number of award(s): 25 PhD positions with fellowships in the Faculty of Sciences for
the academic year 2013-2014 are as follows:
5 positions in Molecular Biophysics, 2 of which in partnership with the IIT –
Italian Institute of Technology
3 positions in Chemistry
4 positions in Physics
3 positions in Condensed Matter Physics, 1 of which In partnership with the IIT
– Italian Institute of Technology
6 positions in Mathematics
4 positions in Neurobiology
the academic year 2013-2014 are as follows:
5 positions in Molecular Biophysics, 2 of which in partnership with the IIT –
Italian Institute of Technology
3 positions in Chemistry
4 positions in Physics
3 positions in Condensed Matter Physics, 1 of which In partnership with the IIT
– Italian Institute of Technology
6 positions in Mathematics
4 positions in Neurobiology
Duration of award(s): The Scuola Normale Superiore (SNS) PhD fellowships last three years,
with the exception of Molecular Biophysics and Neurobiology, which last four
years. The fellowships will be begin from 1 November 2013.
with the exception of Molecular Biophysics and Neurobiology, which last four
years. The fellowships will be begin from 1 November 2013.
What does it cover? Successful candidates who are citizens of non-European Union nations may
request the reimbursement of travel expenses to begin the PhD program, up to a
maximum of €1,000.00. The PhD fellowship is paid out in 12 identical
end-of-month payments subject to on-going satisfactory work and research by the
student. For the 2013-2014 academic year it is composed of a) fellowship:
€9,284.28 b) housing assistance: €4,800.00 c) free board in the SNS dining
hall. Fellowship holders authorized to carry out research and study outside of
the SNS may receive an additional grant up to a maximum amount of
€6,000.00/year. The scholarship is subject to Italian fiscal and social
security regulations.
request the reimbursement of travel expenses to begin the PhD program, up to a
maximum of €1,000.00. The PhD fellowship is paid out in 12 identical
end-of-month payments subject to on-going satisfactory work and research by the
student. For the 2013-2014 academic year it is composed of a) fellowship:
€9,284.28 b) housing assistance: €4,800.00 c) free board in the SNS dining
hall. Fellowship holders authorized to carry out research and study outside of
the SNS may receive an additional grant up to a maximum amount of
€6,000.00/year. The scholarship is subject to Italian fiscal and social
security regulations.
Selection Criteria: The Admissions Committee will assess candidates on a 10-point scale
considering each candidate’s work to date and proposed research/study plan. The
candidate’s proposed research/study plan will also be considered in light of
its correspondence with the research and teaching activities of the SNS.
considering each candidate’s work to date and proposed research/study plan. The
candidate’s proposed research/study plan will also be considered in light of
its correspondence with the research and teaching activities of the SNS.
Notification: Written
exams and interviews will be held for Mathematics and Neurobiology, interviews
only will be carried out from other areas. Written exams will be held
Friday 27 September 2013. Each Admissions Committee establishes the length of
the 21 February 2013 written exams up to a maximum limit of five hours.
Interviews are to begin Friday 4 October 2013.
exams and interviews will be held for Mathematics and Neurobiology, interviews
only will be carried out from other areas. Written exams will be held
Friday 27 September 2013. Each Admissions Committee establishes the length of
the 21 February 2013 written exams up to a maximum limit of five hours.
Interviews are to begin Friday 4 October 2013.
How to Apply: The mode
of applying is online.
of applying is online.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for application is 19 September 2013.