UME Graduate School of the IUSS Pavia
is offering PhD scholarships in Weather-Related Risk (WRR), a one of the
three curricula of the doctoral programme in Understanding and Managing
Extremes. Eight scholarships will be awarded for a period of 36 months and
can be increased by up to 50% during periods abroad. The scholarship is
sufficient for covering all general living and accommodation
expenses. Application should be submitted till April 11, 2014.
is offering PhD scholarships in Weather-Related Risk (WRR), a one of the
three curricula of the doctoral programme in Understanding and Managing
Extremes. Eight scholarships will be awarded for a period of 36 months and
can be increased by up to 50% during periods abroad. The scholarship is
sufficient for covering all general living and accommodation
expenses. Application should be submitted till April 11, 2014.
Study Subject: Scholarships
are awarded for a new PhD Programme in Weather-Related Risk (WRR)
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursing PhD degree.
Scholarship Provider: UME Graduate School
Scholarship can be taken at: Italy
are awarded for a new PhD Programme in Weather-Related Risk (WRR)
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursing PhD degree.
Scholarship Provider: UME Graduate School
Scholarship can be taken at: Italy
Eligibility: In order to
qualify for the Doctoral Programme in Weather Related Risk candidate should
have a University Degree equivalent to Italy’s “Laurea Magistrale”, preferably
in Engineering, Geophysics, Physics or similar. Professional background in
areas related to atmospheric events will be fairly examined.
qualify for the Doctoral Programme in Weather Related Risk candidate should
have a University Degree equivalent to Italy’s “Laurea Magistrale”, preferably
in Engineering, Geophysics, Physics or similar. Professional background in
areas related to atmospheric events will be fairly examined.
Scholarship Open for Students of Following
Countries: International students can apply for these PhD
scholarships.
Countries: International students can apply for these PhD
scholarships.
Scholarship Description: Weather Related Risk (WRR) is one of the three curricula of the
doctoral programme in Understanding and Managing Extremes run by the
UME Graduate School. The PhD Programme in Weather-Related Risk
involves the attainment of 90 ECTS credit points and the completion of a
Doctoral thesis. The financial assistance is provided to cover all general
living and accommodation expenses.
doctoral programme in Understanding and Managing Extremes run by the
UME Graduate School. The PhD Programme in Weather-Related Risk
involves the attainment of 90 ECTS credit points and the completion of a
Doctoral thesis. The financial assistance is provided to cover all general
living and accommodation expenses.
Number of award (s): Eight PhD scholarships are awarded in this programme.
Duration of award(s): The duration of the scholarship is 36 months and can be increased by up
to 50% during periods abroad.
to 50% during periods abroad.
What does it cover? Apart from the small regional tax (“diritto allo studio“) no
participation fees are foreseen for the UME doctoral programme. In
addition, candidates admitted to the UME School are generally awarded a
doctoral scholarship worth about 1,000 Euro net per month. The scholarship is
sufficient for covering all general living and accommodation expenses.
participation fees are foreseen for the UME doctoral programme. In
addition, candidates admitted to the UME School are generally awarded a
doctoral scholarship worth about 1,000 Euro net per month. The scholarship is
sufficient for covering all general living and accommodation expenses.
Selection Criteria: Admission to a PhD Degree at the UME School is based on oral
examination, following prior selection on the basis of academic qualifications
and experience, included in the application form.
examination, following prior selection on the basis of academic qualifications
and experience, included in the application form.
Notification: The candidates selected for the oral examination, which will take place
on April 23, 2014, will be contacted by the Admission Board. Upon request of
the candidate, the oral examination may take place via remote interview (e.g.
using Skype), from 24 to 30 April 2014.
on April 23, 2014, will be contacted by the Admission Board. Upon request of
the candidate, the oral examination may take place via remote interview (e.g.
using Skype), from 24 to 30 April 2014.
How to Apply: The mode of
applying is online. When filling in the application form applicants
will need to specify the curriculum (or curricula) they are applying
to. In order to complete the application form you must upload the
following documents (see Application Requirements below for more detailed
instructions):
– Curriculum vitae et studiorum
– Copy of diploma certificate(s) (in Italian or English)
– Transcript of attended courses and professional qualifications (in Italian or
English)
– Copy of passport or national identity card
– English language test certificate (or waiver referring to previous courses,
work experience in English speaking countries, etc.)
applying is online. When filling in the application form applicants
will need to specify the curriculum (or curricula) they are applying
to. In order to complete the application form you must upload the
following documents (see Application Requirements below for more detailed
instructions):
– Curriculum vitae et studiorum
– Copy of diploma certificate(s) (in Italian or English)
– Transcript of attended courses and professional qualifications (in Italian or
English)
– Copy of passport or national identity card
– English language test certificate (or waiver referring to previous courses,
work experience in English speaking countries, etc.)
Scholarship Application Deadline: The applications for the academic year 2014/2015 will close on April 11,
2014.
2014.
