Italy : Call for applications for the 2010-11 PhD in International Studies Scholarships

The  School of International Studies is now accepting applications for its 3-year multidisciplinary PhD programme in International Studies. The complete text of the call as well as an application package can be downloaded from the box on the right-hand side of the screen. The application deadline is Wednesday 28 April 2010.

Before going to the application online, please read carefully the announcement in the download box and the information below.

Admission Requirements

Applications will be accepted from candidates, regardless of gender, age and nationality, who have graduated with excellent marks from a masters course, a four year Italian laurea, or an equivalent programme in one of the disciplines comprising international studies (economics, history, law, political science, political philosophy, sociology). Candidates from other disciplinary backgrounds may also apply, provided that their research project clearly falls within the field of international studies.

Students who intend to carry out research in the following areas are particulalrly encouraged to apply: European Union Law, European Political, Economic and Monetary Integration, EU Public Policy,  Multi-level Governance, Transatlantic Relations, Transnational Crime, Comparative Legal Studies, International Criminal Justice, Peacebuilding, Post-1945 International and European History and International Trade and Economic Development.

Language Requirements

The programme is conducted entirely in English and an excellent working knowledge of that language, including a proven writing ability, is an indispensable requirement for admission. Foreign students are required to obtain a working knowledge of the Italian language.

Applications

Applications must include:

• a photocopy of the applicant’s identity card or passport
• a curriculum vitae in English
• a research proposal (max 5 pages - 2500 words) in English in  one of the areas studied in the International Studies Programme
• applicants who hold a foreign degree should attach their degree certificate(s) and grade transcript(s) both in the original language and in English
• certificate(s) attesting the knowledge of the English language at least C1 level (e.g. CAE, BEC Higher, ESOL Expert + spoken English; ISE III, IELTS 7 minimum paper 6.5; TOEFL PBT minimum grade 640 plus TSE minimum grade 55 plus TWE minimum grade 5.5; TOEFL CBT minimum score 260 plus TSE minimum grade 5.5; TOEFL IBT minimum score 100; LCCIEB English for Business/Commerce level 4), in case English is not the candidate’s mother tongue;

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TOEFL CODE CONTROL OF THE SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES IS 6286.

Applications may include:

• letters of recommendation in English or Italian from experts in the doctoral research areas. The letters must be received in sealed envelopes and must be sent directly by the referees to the following address: Prof. Vincent Della Sala, School of International Studies, University of Trento, Via Verdi 8/10 – I-38122 Trento, Italy
• a list of publications
• copies of (selected) publications
• any other qualifications such as international examinations (GRE or equivalent)
• any other documents that attest to the research skills and abilities of the candidate.

Selection Procedure

The admissions process consists of two separate stages. In the first stage, the admission committee produces a short-list of candidates based on the evaluation of the application materials. In the second stage, thirty-minute interviews will be conducted with the short-listed candidates. Candidates who do not reside in Italy may avail themselves of the possibility to conduct the interview by telephone. After the conclusion of the interviews the admission committee will publish the final ranking. The interview stage will normally take place in late May and successful candidates will be notified in short order.

Scholarships

The programme offers a limited number of full scholarships renewable for three years subject to satisfactory academic appraisal. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit, meaning that they will be offered to the top candidates of the final ranking.

Tuition Fees

The PhD programme currently does not charge tuition fees. Admitted students however are required to pay an annual student tax to the amount of roughly €120,00.

Residence Requirement

Studying for a PhD programme is a full-time commitment and we expect all our students to take up residence in the area. Students re required to be resident in Trento for 24 months during the 3-year programme. A limited number of subsidised apartments will be made available to foreign students. An orientation day will be held in early October 2010 and coursework will start towards the beginning of that month.

Further Information

Application Deadline : 28 April 2010

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