44 PhD Positions at Luiss Guido Carli University, Rome, Italy

 

 

PhD programs: call for applications for the 29th cycle

The calls for applications for the 29th cycle of PhD programs in Law and Business, Political Theory and Political Science, Economics, and Management have been published. The deadline to apply is May 12, 2013.

•Law and Business (Department of Law)
•Political Theory and Political Science (Department of Political Science)
•Economics (Department of Economics and Finance)
•Management (Department of Business and Management)

Apply online:
http://www.luiss.edu/news/2013/04/10/phd-programs-call-applications-29th-cycle

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Sheffield Political Economy Research Institute (SPERI) PhD Studentship University of Sheffield

 

 

Sheffield Political Economy Research Institute (SPERI) PhD Studentship
University of Sheffield

The Sheffield Political Economy Research Institute (SPERI) at the
University of Sheffield has a studentship available for a candidate to
start from September 2013.

The award covers fees (UK/EU or Overseas) and a full stipend at the
RCUK rate (£13,590 in 2012-13). The scholarship funds up to three
years full-time or six years part-time study, subject to satisfactory
progress.

How to apply
Applicants should submit a research proposal of around 2000 words,
indicating clearly its links to SPERIs core research focus and at
least one of the four research themes below:

the British growth crisis
the building of a new political architecture for the Eurozone
the rise of the BRICs and the emergence of changing forms of
capitalism in East Asia, Latin America and Africa
the G20's leadership and management of the global political
economy and the role of other leading global institutions.

Proposals should include:

A provisional title
The main aims of your research
Key research questions and/or hypotheses
The academic and wider value of the PhD
An identification of links to previous literature in the area
The methods of research proposed
A plan and timetable of work

Eligibility

You should have a first or upper second class UK honours degree or
equivalent and a Masters degree in a relevant subject area.
You should be applying to start your first year of study on a
full-time or part-time PhD with the University in the 2013-14 academic
year (i.e. after 1st August 2013, exact start date to be agreed with
your supervisor/ department).
Awards are open to UK, EU and international applicants.

Closing date: 28 February 2013

To apply: please click APPLY button below.

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Invitation to the Korean Government Sponsored G-20 KGLF

The Ministry of Strategy and Finance, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and the Korea Development Institute (KDI) School of Public Policy and Management in Seoul, Korea are delighted to be co-hosting the second installment of the G-20 Korea Global Leaders Fellowship (KGLF) Program. We would like to extend an invitation to your G-20 Deputy or an official from your Ministry or a related Ministry that works with G-20 agenda issues. This program, which will commence on September 17, 2012, was created as part of the Korean government’s dedication to the G20 Development Principles set forth in the Seoul Development Consensus for Shared Growth. In keeping with the goal of the Seoul Development Consensus for Shared Growth “to add value to and complement existing development commitments,” the Ministry of Strategy and Finance, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and the KDI School will host all program participants from G-20 developing countries by waiving all program fees and offering roundtrip airfare, housing, and a living stipend while attending the program.

The objective of the G-20 Korea Global Leaders Fellowship Program is to enable participants to enhance their contributions towards reaching G-20 development goals set forth at the Seoul Summit and drive the momentum in implementing action plans so continuity is established at each subsequent G-20 Summit, including Cannes in 2011, Los Cabos in 2012, and St. Petersburg in 2013. The program has been designed for managers to come together into a classroom to learn how to overcome today’s complex challenges in achieving global sustainable development and to also learn about Korea’s exemplary economic development experience.

We would like to request your assistance and active cooperation in identifying two qualified government officials or managers who work directly in the field of development and G-20 issues to apply to this program.

We have enclosed additional information concerning the G-20 KGLF Program. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the KDI School by emailing kglf@kdischool.ac.kr.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact our office. Thank you very much for your consideration.

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24 PhD positions at LUISS Guido Carli University, Italy

LUISS Guido Carli University has activated the 28th Cycle of Doctorate of Research.

Application deadline: June 15th, 2012

Department of Economics and Finance
http://ricerca.economiaefinanza.luiss.it/en/news/2012/04/24/call-for-the-28th-cycle-of-doctorate-of-research-in-economics

Department of Business and Management
http://ricerca.impresaemanagement.luiss.it/en/news/2012/04/24/call-for-the-28th-cycle-of-doctorate-of-research-in-management

Department of Political Science
http://ricerca.scienzepolitiche.luiss.it/en/news/2012/04/24/call-for-the-28th-cycle-of-doctorate-of-research-in-political-theory

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The World Bank and the Government of Japan states funded Joint Japan&World Bank Scholarship for Developing Countries in Public Policy and Taxation at

The World Bank and the Government of Japan states funded Joint Japan&World Bank Scholarship for Developing Countries in Public Policy and Taxation at at Yokohama National University, Japan
Study Subject(s):Public Policy and Taxation
Course Level:Master’s or PhD
Scholarship Provider: The World Bank and the Government of Japan states
Scholarship can be taken at: Japan
Eligibility:
Applicants should: 1. be between the age of 25 and 45; 2. be nationals of a World Bank borrowing member country; 3. be mid-career professionals in public service; 4. be of good character, a team player and active in extracurricular activities; 5. hold, at minimum, a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in a development-related field; and 6. have at least four years of recent full-time professional experience in a field related to economic development or public policy, in the applicant’s home country or in another developing country The following applicants are NOT eligible: 1. those currently pursuing a Master’s or PH.D. program in industrialized countries; 2. those who have had one or more years of training/studies and/or residency in an industrialized country; 3. permanent residents/nationals of industrialized countries; 4. Executive Directors, their Alternates, and staff of the World Bank Group (the World Bank, International Finance Corporation (IFC), Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) and International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) including consultants, as well as their close relatives.)

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Developing Countries
Scholarship Description: The World Bank annually awards five scholarships to the PPT program. The first level of screening of candidates will be done at Yokohama National University. The final decision regarding scholarship recipients will be made by the World Bank. The scholarship covers a monthly allowance of JPY170,000 (the amount is subject to change), and a round-trip air ticket to Japan plus a travel allowance of JPY60,000. The monthly stipend is intended to cover living, commuting and other incidental expenses during the student’s study period. The next scholarship program runs from April 2012 to March 2014. This cannot be changed under any circumstances. In addition, the scholarship covers tuition, entrance examination and admission fees. Travel expenses for some program-sponsored field trips are also included.
http://www.igss.ynu.ac.jp/wb-ppt/program_information02.html

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48 PhD Scholarships at IMT Lucca, Italy

IMT Lucca, Italy
Doctoral Programs

Competitions for admission are open in the following Ph.D. Programs at IMT:

Computer Science and Engineering

The Doctoral Program aims at preparing researchers and professionals with a wide knowledge of the foundations of informatics. It seeks to explore applications to a variety of systems that are changing the perspective of other existing technological applications and that are target of very active research in the international scene. The research activity focuses on key aspects of these systems, such as open-endedness, autonomy, resource sharing, security, and concurrency.

Economics, Markets, Institutions

The program seeks to deal with issues in political economy, applied public economics, the functioning of industries and markets, the impact of macroeconomics on productivity and growth.

A distinctive feature of the Ph.D. program is the integration of theoretical, technical, and practical expertise, aimed at educating highly qualified professionals, who analyze, plan, and manage concrete interventions of political economy.

Theoretical methodologies and models are generated and tested, through the systematic investigation of the real world, with a distinctive focus on concrete observation of markets and their actors. At the end of the program, students are able to identify commonalities as well as distinctive characters of economies, markets, and industries.

Management and Development of Cultural Heritage
Ph.D. in collaboration with Politecnico di Torino

The Program aims at formalizing in a consistent multidisciplinary course, the specific know-hows needed by researchers and professionals operating at the highest levels of management of culture. The PhD course focuses on the following disciplines: History and Art History; Economics and Management of immaterial goods; Legislation on Cultural Heritage; Technology. Doctoral students will also be given elements of physics and chemistry, strictly related to the field of conservation and analysis of materials. The PhD program integrates a theoretical approach with technical and practical ones, in order to educate both highly qualified professionals operating in the concrete field of cultural policy and researchers who will be active in the field of cultural heritage.

Political Systems and Institutional Change

The PhD in Political Systems and Institutional Change is a multidisciplinary course which analyses, in a comparative perspective, institutions and their historical, political, sociological, legal and economic features. Special attention will be devoted to processes of institutional change. The PhD aims at forming political analysts able to: plan and manage collaborative and integrated processes at the international level; analyse and assess policies and institutional settings at a supranational, national and regional level; confront the specific problems of countries in transition towards democracy and a market economy.
Duration: 3 years


Language: Courses and seminars are held in English. Foreign Ph.D. students are required to attend an Italian Language and Culture Course.

Classes begin in March 2011.

Deadline

The deadline for applications is October 28, 2010 at 18:00 (Italian time).

http://www.imtlucca.it/phd_programs/call_for_applications/index.php
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PhD scholarship in Political Science - University of Souther Denmark

PhD scholarship in Political Science
University of Southern Denmark - Department of Political Science

Theme: Determinants of political beliefs

At the Department of Political Science and Public Management, five PhD scholarships within the programme "Beliefs in Politics: Actors and Determinants (Elites, Frames, and Personalities)" are available for appointment for a period of three years as of October 1, 2010 or as soon as possible hereafter.

We look for candidates with a Master Degree in political science, political psychology or political communication (or a related field) who have distinguished themselves at the MA level and, preferably, have written a Master thesis about social, institutional, psychological and contextual determinants of political beliefs, attitudes, and behaviour.

We prefer applicants whose strengths lie within methods, quantitative and/or qualitative. Only candidates with top academic qualifications will be considered for enrolment. Applications must include a detailed description of the PhD project, including research question, theory, design and methods, and a work schedule.

The PhD scholarships are funded by the Danish government as "mobility scholarships" which means that candidates from the University of Southern Denmark are not eligible to apply.

You cannot apply for the position based on this advertisement. You can see the entire advertisement on the university's homepage www.sdu.dk/vacancies

Position no.: 351/556-105705

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3 PhD Fellowships in Politics, Scuola Sant'Anna, Italy

Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Italy

Call for application A.Y. 2010-2011 - non EU citizens
Ph.D. Programme in "Politics, Human Rights and Sustainability"
http://www.sssup.it/context.jsp?ID_LINK=367&area=46

ONLINE APPLICATION

Overview

The Ph.D. Programme in "Politics, Human Rights and Sustainability" is a three-year residential programme characterized by an interdisciplinary approach to the subject and by the emphasis placed on current problems defining the protection and promotion of human rights.); it consists in the following curricula (Research Areas):
- Identity, rights and conflicts in the political theory;
- Conflict and political systems in international relations;
- International and European political economy;
- Institutions and mechanisms for protecting Human rights: outlines of International Law;
- Rights and social capital in the regional development policies;
- Agrarian Law, Environmental Law and Sustainable Development of the land.

Admission Requirements:

- Applicants must hold a Master of Science (M.Sc.) or a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree or equivalent title;
- they should not be older than 35 years on September 30, 2010; older than 35 may be exceptionally admitted by the Examination Committee;
- they must hold of an internationally acknowledged certificate specifying their intermediate level English knowledge (as per art. 2, par. 3).

Positions and grants:

- 3 positions with 3 fellowships (amounting to € 14.500 per year + free meals at school's canteen + Campus facilities).
- The School may also admit eligible candidates without grants up to a maximum number of 3 posts

Deadlines

- Candidates are requested to apply online at: www.sssup.it/phdapplicationonline by September 30, 2010 by 12.00 pm GMT. In case of problems with the online application, please contact the PhD Administration Office (tel. +39.050. 883.220/383, e-mail: infophd@sssup.it).
- An hardcopy of the application (signed by the candidate), together with the enclosures requested, must reach by October 11, 2010:

Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna
Divisione Formazione Universitaria e alla Ricerca
Piazza Martiri della Libertà 33
56127 PISA, Italy

"Application PhD in Politics, human rights and sustainability" must be written on the envelopment.

Application and attachments

Enclosures to the hard copy of the applications:
a) a copy of the candidate's passport;
b) two copies of their Curriculum Vitae et Studiorum. Please, use the EU model;
c) photocopy of Candidate's University Master Degree (to be translated in Italian or in English except those written in French, German, Spanish);
d) two copies of the abstract of thir Master Degree thesis and a copy of any other publication that they deem suitable
e) detailed list of academic courses taken (written either in English or in Italian, French, German, Spanish). This list should contain information regarding credits, units (or equivalent) received, the grades received for each class taken, and the date when the final (or semester) examination was taken;
f) the certificates of knowledge of English language (as per art. 2, par. 3) and any certificate related to this Call that they deem suitable;
g) two copies of a detailed Research Project, of no more than 3,000 words, which will describe the research activities that applicants would like to perform during the PhD course. The Research Project will include:
- a title;
- the scientific premises and the relevant bibliography;
- the aim and expectations of the research;
- the experimental methods and data analysis methods which will be used, where required;
h) at least two Reference Letters written by Faculty Members who have supervised the applicant's work during his/her university studies;
i) a numbered list of documents attached

Selection of applicants

- Assessment of the Titles: assessment of all the submitted documents and publications e submitted documents and publications, including the CV, and the Research Project.

Beginning of the PhD Programme

The PhD Programme will start on January 20, 2011

Information

email: infophd@sssup.it
tel.: +39.050.883.250/383

Attached documents:
Call for applications 2010-2011 (file pdf, 82 Kb)

http://www.sssup.it/context.jsp?ID_LINK=367&area=46

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The Jennings Randolph (JR) Senior Fellowship

USIP-JR Senior Fellowship
The Jennings Randolph (JR) Senior Fellowship provides scholars, policy analysts, policy makers, journalists, and other experts with opportunities to spend time in residence at the Institute, reflecting and writing on pressing international peace and security challenges.
Senior Fellowships usually last for ten months, starting in October, but shorter-term fellowships are also available. Fellowships are open to citizens of any country.
The Institute awards between 10 and 12 fellowships per year.
Priority is given to proposals deemed likely to make timely and significant contributions to the understanding and resolution of ongoing and emerging conflicts and other challenges to international peace and security.
Applications are invited from all disciplines and professions.
Applicants should propose projects with clear policy relevance. Historical topics are appropriate if they promise to shed light on contemporary issues. Area studies projects and single-case studies will be comeptitive if they focus on conflict and its resolution, apply to other regions and cases, or both.
Senior Fellow awards may not be granted for projects that constitute policymaking for a government agency or private organization, focus to any substantial degree on conflicts within U.S. domestic society, or adopt a partisan, advocacy, or activist stance.
Terms of Award


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The program attempts to match the recipient's earned income during the year preceding the fellowships, up to a maximum of $100,000 for 10 months.
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The Institute will provide coverage of 80% of health premiums for the Fellow and his/her eligible dependents, with a cap of $500 per month.
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The Institute will also cover travel to and from Washington, D.C., for Fellows and their dependents.
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Each Fellows is provided with a part-time research assistant during his/her fellowship.
The Institute does not provide housing in Washington D.C., but it provides information on housing, schools, and daycare.
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Fellows are expected to be at the Institute and participate in the daily life of the Institute.
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Fellows are expected to devote full attention to their fellowship work in order to complete their projects within the period of residency.
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The Institute requires first right of review for manuscripts produced as a result of fellowship support.
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An Institute fellowship may not be deferred or combined with any other major award.

Duration of Fellowship
Fellowships are usually awarded for 10 months beginning in October. Shorter-term residencies are also available.

Components of a Successful Proposal
There is no single formula for preparing a sound proposal. However, many successful applications for USIP Jennings Randolph Senior Fellowships have certain elements in common. These elements are outlined in the document attached below.
Read "Components of a Successful Proposal" (.pdf)

For more information: contact the JR Program at jrprogram@usip. org.

Moreinfo: http://www.usip. org/grants- fellowships/ jennings- randolph- senior-fellowshi p-program
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Open PhD positions at University of Catania, Italy

INTERNATIONAL PhD XXV CYCLE
University of Catania

Activation

The University of Catania for the XXV cycle has activated the PhD Courses, included those of the Scuola Superiore di Catania, as shown below:

AGRICULTURAL FIELD
PHARMACY FIELD
LAW FIELD
ENGINEERING FIELD
MEDICINE AND SURGERY FIELD
MATHS, PHYSICS AND NATURAL SCIENCES FIELD
POLITICAL SCIENCES FIELD
SCUOLA SUPERIORE DI CATANIA

Admission Requirements

Italian University degree (old regulation, at least 4 yrs courses) or a specialist degree/master (new regulation 3+2 yrs courses) or with a foreign certifiably equivalent academic qualification.
In case the academic qualification has not been certified equivalent yet, candidates must request a certification of suitability from the Doctorate Academic Board by attaching the appropriate documents
(qualification type, name and duration, study programme specifying each single educational activity including a list of courses taken and their grades). These documents, translated and legalised, must be sent together with the application form.

Candidates must draft their admission separately for each competition in either Italian or English according to the facsimile accompanying this notice. It is also possible to participate for those regularly attending the last year of a degree course (Italian University degree old regulation or specialist degree/master or foreign certifiably equivalent academic qualification) and that are certain to obtain the diploma within the 31st December 2009. In the latter case admission will be conditioned by the production of the degree diploma before the 10th January 2010, otherwise candidates will lose the right to attend the course.

In any case, the selection Committees will take into account only the qualifications sent by candidates within the deadline of this call for admission.

Application Form

Candidates must fill in the application form available at the website www.unict.it and complete the form with all requested information, following the on-line procedure, not later than the 23rd November 2009.

Information: http://unict.ugmanager.it
Call: http://unict.ugmanager.it/documenti/BandoXXVciclo_int_ENG.pdf
Application: http://unict.ugmanager.it/internazionale/login.aspx

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PhD Opportunities
Cluster of Excellence for "Religion and Politics"
Up to ten PhD opportunities available in the
Cluster of Excellence for "Religion and Politics"
at the University of Münster, Germany
An exciting opportunity exists for potential PhD students
to fill up to ten positions by April 1, 2009 in the
interdisciplinary Cluster of Excellence for "Religion
and Politics in Pre-Modern and Modern Cultures" at the
Westfälische Wilhelms-University, Münster,
Germany. The Cluster involves a large number of academics
from the areas of History, Catholic and Protestant
Theology, Jurisprudence, as well having capacity in the
areas of Islamic Studies, Philosophy, Philology, Political
Science, and the Sociology of Religion. Projects in the
Cluster are grouped around four themes: Normativity,
Staging, Integrative Procedures, and Violence. Further
information about specific projects can be found at: www.religion-und-politik.de
There are currently up to ten positions available in the
Graduate School within the Cluster. Each of these positions
is attached to a stipend based on half a E13 TV-L position
(approximately € 900 per month). Initially the
positions are available for two years, with an extension of
a further year possible. Besides from working on their own
projects, PhD students are expected to participate in the
planning and organization of conferences as well as the
running of workshops within the Graduate School. These
workshops are expected to cover such areas as theory,
methods, lectures, and the interpretation of source
material.
We are seeking students fluent in German who have
demonstrated exceptional ability in the Humanities,
Cultural Studies, Social Sciences, Law/Jurisprudence, or
Theology/Religious Studies. Furthermore we are particularly
interested in attracting students who have demonstrated
high competence in interdisciplinary studies, have proven
their ability to communicate their research to a variety of
forums, and have the potential to establish themselves in
international arenas. Applicants are requested to provide a
five page description of their intended project (including
a bibliography). It is expected that the project will
complement the research aims and also one or more of the
themes of the Cluster. Applicants with appropriate research
topics from all eras of history, across a wide range of
study areas, geographical locations, and themes will be
considered. However, we are particularly interested in
receiving expressions of interest from applicants
interested in antiquities or the nineteenth and early
twentieth centuries.
We explicitly encourage women to apply. The applications of
women with equal aptitude, qualification and academic
achievements will be given priority, provided there are no
prevailing reasons to the contrary that arise from a
competing candidate's personality. Severely handicapped
candidates with equal qualifications will be preferred.
Please send your application, including cover letter, CV,
copies of transcripts, a project description, and two
academic references by January 31, 2009 to the Coordinator
of the Graduate School in the Cluster of Excellence:
Ms Julia Simoleit
Graduate School in the Cluster of Excellence "Religion
and Politics in Pre-Modern and Modern Cultures",
Westfälische Wilhelms-University Münster
Johannisstraße 1-4
D - 48143 Münster, Germany


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