Overview
The United Nations University International Institute for Software Technology (UNU-IIST) is accepting applications for five PhD programmes. The programmes start in September 2012 and January 2013.
Awarded by
UNU-IIST (United Nations University International Institute of Software Technology) and the University of Pisa.
Subjects and level
The PhD programme is in Information and Communication Technology for Sustainable Development. It covers these research topics:
- PhD Scholarship in Analytical Models for Learning Processes in FLOSS Communities (currently open)
- PhD Scholarship in Formal Modelling and Analysis of Ecosystems (currently closed)
- PhD Scholarship in Policy-Driven Electronic Governance (currently closed)
- PhD Scholarships in Software Engineering in Healthcare (currently closed)
Awards available
One scholarship is available for each position, except for Software Engineering in Healthcare, which offers 2 scholarships.
Who can apply
The scholarships are open to all international students.
What the award covers
The study and scholarship last 42 months. At least 6 months of that time is spent in Pisa, Italy.
You receive a monthly stipend of USD 1,000 while in Macau and USD 1,500 while in Pisa. Health insurance is free. In Macau, accommodation is also free, except for utility costs.
Eligibility requirements
You must have a Master degree in Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Software Engineering, Computer Science or another discipline with a large ICT component. You also need strong academic records.
Each position has its own selection criteria. Check the call for applications pages (listed above) for the details.
How to apply
UNU-IIST is not currently accepting applications for admission to the double degree PhD Programme in ICT for Sustainable Development for the fall 2013 term. Please check back with the official website in December of this year for further developments.
Early 2013 applications for the PhD Scholarship in Analytical Models for Learning Processes in FLOSS Communities are now open. You must have been awarded, or plan to be awarded, the required Master degree no later than 7 December 2012. The deadline for scholarship applications is 15 November 2012.
Application procedure and admission requirements are in the PhD General Call for Applications, available at this page.
Visit the official website (link below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
Official website
Official Scholarship Website: http://iist.unu.edu/academic-programs/phd-program