PhD Scholarships in Economics for International Students in Italy

Sant’Anna
School of Advanced Studies together with the University of Strasbourg is
providing doctoral scholarship program in Economics for international students
for the academic year 2014-2015. Current undergraduate scholars who will be
provided such a degree before October 1, 2014, are also encouraged to apply. Four
positions of 4 years grants will be offered. Applications should be submitted
till May 7, 2014.

Study
Subject:

Scholarships are offered in the field of Economics.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing PhD degree.
Scholarship Provider: Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies (thereafter,
the “School”) and the University of Strasbourg.
Scholarship can be taken at: Italy
Eligibility:
Candidates
must fulfill the following essential requirements:
– Applicants, with no restriction on nationality, must hold a Master of Science
(M.Sc.) or a Master of Arts (M.A.) or equivalent title.
– Current undergraduate students who will be awarded such a degree before
October 1, 2014, may also apply. In this case, a successful application will be
conditional to the subsequent completion of the degree and the transmission to
the Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna of adequate documentation, also in electronic
form, no later than October 1, 2014.
Scholarship
Open for Students of Following Countries:
International students are eligible to
apply for these doctoral scholarships.
Scholarship
Description:

Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies (thereafter, the “School”), together with
the University of Strasbourg, announces international doctoral scholarship
program in Economics for the academic year 2014-2015. The scholarship amount
offers € 14.000 (gross amount) per year along with free lunches at the school’s
canteen and campus facilities.
Number
of award(s):
Four
positions will be available under this scholarship.
Duration
of award(s):

These PhD scholarships are offered for four years.
What
does it cover?

The scholarship is amounting to € 14.000 (gross amount) per year + free lunches
at the school’s canteen + Campus facilities. The Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna may
also admit eligible candidates without grants. They will take part in the
programme at their own expenses but they will not have to pay any tuition fee.
Selection
Criteria:

Selection of candidates will be based upon the assessment of all the submitted
documents and publications.
Notification:
Ranking
List of eligible candidates published no later than June 11, 2014.
How
to Apply:

Candidates are requested to apply online. In case of problems with the online
application, please contact Ph.D. Administration Office (e-mail:
info-phdeconomics-at-sssup.it).
Required
documentation:
a) the copy of a valid identity document. Non-UE applicants will have to
provide a photocopy of their passport;
b) the complete Curriculum Vitae et Studiorum covering scientific training,
professional experiences, publications and all other information that might
help in the evaluation of the candidate;
c) the academic record with the full list of courses and grades (in English,
French or Italian);
d) the copy of the Master thesis, when applicable (or a copy of its abstract in
English or in French or in Italian), and a copy of any other publication that
they deem suitable (works written in languages other than Italian, English, or
French must be accompanied by a summary in one of the above languages);
e) the copy of a Research Project, of no more than 2.500 words, which describes
the research activities that applicants would like to perform during the Ph.D.
course. The candidate may freely opt to change his/her research topics during
the postgraduate program. However, the research project offers an indication of
the research interests and is an important element for the evaluation of the
potential of the candidate;
f) At least two recommendation letters written and signed by faculty members or
other academics who had the opportunity to assess the applicant’s work during
his/her university studies are required. These letters must be sent directly
via e-mail by the referees to the following address info-phdeconomics-at-sssup.it,
before the deadline of May 7. In the subject line of the email there should be
written the surname and name of the candidate. E-mails that do not satisfy this
requirement may not be taken into account.
Scholarship
Application Deadline:
The application deadline is May
7, 2014.
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