Gini Foundation Grants for Foreign Students in Italy, 2017

Deadline: 15 September 2017
Open to: anyone who plan to pursue a period of study and/or specialization at Departments of the University of Padova in the scientific fields of Agriculture, Engineering or Mathematical, Physical and Natural Sciences for a period of at least six months
Grant: Euro 11,000.00 gross, including travel costs

Description

Gini Foundation is awarding grants for foreign students for a period of at least six months. Grants are assigned to study and/or specialization at departments of the University of Padova in the scientific fields of Agriculture, Engineering or Mathematical, Physical and Natural Sciences.

The aim of the Gini Foundation grants is to enable and encourage academically able foreign students.

Eligibility

  • Applicants must have a Master of Science degree from a foreign University;
  • The grants are assigned to support, for a period of not more than one year, those who plan to pursue a period of study and/or specialization at Departments of the University of Padova in the scientific fields of Agriculture, Engineering or Mathematical, Physical and Natural Sciences for a period of at least six months;
  • Foreign nationals who may apply for the grants must be less than 35 years old at the closing date for the call and hold a Master of Science degree from a foreign University in subjects pertaining to the scientific fields of Agriculture, Engineering or Mathematical, Physical and Natural Sciences.

Grant

The amount of each grant will not be more than Euro 11,000.00 gross, including travel costs. The amount of the grant is divided into 3 installments. The final installment, equal to 10% of the total amount of the grant, will be paid only after the presentation of a written evaluation by the supervising professor at the University of Padova and a report of the activities carried out, which must be accompanied by a declaration of attendance by the hosting Department.

How to apply?

In order to apply please fill the application.

Also, will need to submit the following documents:

  • Curriculum vitae in European format;
  • Notification of any contributions obtained for study and/or research activities from which the candidate might benefit during the period of the grant;
  • A copy of Master of Science certificate with an indication of the exams taken and relative marks;
  • Detailed program of the studies or research to be carried out, indicating the period, Department and any presumed fees for enrolment in or attending courses;
  • Declaration of acceptance and interest by the supervisor countersigned by the Director of the hosting Department; such a declaration will be evaluated by the Scientific Committee of Fondazione Gini in the assignment of the grant;
  • Declaration by the candidate of not enjoying any Ph.D. scholarship from the University of Padova during the period he/she will be supported by Fondazione Gini;
  • Declaration of adequate knowledge of the English language.

For more information please visit the official web page.

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