Information Systems PhD Scholarships at University of Pavia

The Information Systems PhD scholarships are awarded as follows:
1. Successful applicants must confirm acceptance of the award and its conditions during the period specified in the letter of notification of award of the scholarship. If a candidate does not accept, the scholarship will be awarded to the candidate next in rank;
2. After receiving the acceptance of the prize, the University of Pavia:

• send a prepaid travel ticket to Italy and provide for the travel expenses back to the developing country. Visa requirements will be care of the candidate, and will be reimbursed upon presentation of appropriate receipts;
• provide the candidate with the scholarship according to the final decision of the Commission: monthly instalments of 1.000 Euros each (the number of instalments assigned to each successful candidate will be decided by the Commission);
• arrange an accommodation in one of the University Residences of Pavia (lodging expenses will have to be paid by the candidate; if the candidate does not accept the proposed lodging, s/he will have to find another one by him/herself);
• provide a card for meals at University canteens (the candidate will get the student discount for the meals, which will be at his/her expense);
• guarantee all the facilities required during the period of residence – libraries, computer facilities, etc., including all the services of the Faculty which the student is associated with;
• help the candidate to settle through the services offered for free by the Welcome Point of the University of Pavia, which will provide also the information about applying for a student residence permit.

3. Information Systems PhD Insurances will be direct care of the selected candidates. In particular, health insurance might be bought by the candidate before leaving the country of origin, being this usually mandatory while
applying for the Visa.

CONTACTS

For any further information request, please contact Mr. Andrea Pichelli of the International Relations Office of the University of Pavia: andrea.pichelli@unipv.it .

THE RECTOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR
Prof. Angiolino Stella Dr. Giuseppino Molinari
Pavia, 31 March 2011
AA.II. / AP

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