UNU-IIST PhD Scholarships for International Students
The United Nations University International Institute for Software Technology (UNU-IIST) is currently offering exciting opportunities for international students to pursue their Ph.D. studies in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for Sustainable Development. The programs are set to begin in September 2012 and January 2013.
Host Institution: The PhD programs will be hosted at the renowned United Nations University International Institute of Software Technology, which is located at the University of Pisa.
Fields of Study: The PhD program focuses on various research topics within the realm of ICT for Sustainable Development. Currently open positions include:
- Analytical Models for Learning Processes in FLOSS Communities
- Formal Modelling and Analysis of Ecosystems (applications are currently closed)
- Policy-Driven Electronic Governance (applications are currently closed)
- Software Engineering in Healthcare (applications are currently closed)
Number of Scholarships: Each position, except for Software Engineering in Healthcare, has one scholarship available. Software Engineering in Healthcare offers two scholarships.
Eligibility: These scholarships are open to all international students who hold a Master’s degree in Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Software Engineering, Computer Science, or any other discipline with a substantial ICT component and possess strong academic records. Specific selection criteria for each position can be found on the respective application pages.
Scholarship Value: Successful applicants will be granted a 42-month scholarship, with at least 6 months to be spent in Pisa, Italy. During the stay in Macau, recipients will receive a monthly stipend of USD 1,000, which increases to USD 1,500 during the stay in Pisa.
Health insurance will be provided free of charge, and accommodation (excluding utility costs) will be covered during the stay in Macau.
Application Process: Applications for the PhD Scholarship in Analytical Models for Learning Processes in FLOSS Communities are currently open. Interested candidates must have already been awarded a Master’s degree or expect to receive it by 7 December 2012.
The deadline for scholarship applications is 15 November 2012. Detailed information on the application procedure and admission requirements can be found in the PhD General Call for Applications on the official website.
Please note that the UNU-IIST is not accepting applications for the double degree PhD Programme in ICT for Sustainable Development for the fall 2013 term. Updates on future opportunities will be available on the official website in December of this year.
If you are an international student looking to pursue a Ph.D. in ICT for Sustainable Development, don’t miss this chance to apply for these prestigious scholarships! For more details and to apply, visit the official scholarship website at http://iist.unu.edu/academic-programs/phd-program.
