CICOPS Short Research Scholarship at University of Pavia | Italy (Fully Funded). Are you an academic or researcher from a developing country looking to conduct research at the University of Pavia in Italy? Apply for the CICOPS Short Research Scholarship offered by the Committee for International Cooperation & Development Scholarship (CICOPS) at the University of Pavia and EDiSU (Institute of the Right to University Studies).

This scholarship supports the mobility of researchers from developing countries and promotes cooperation between the University of Pavia and universities in developing nations. It offers research collaboration opportunities for a period ranging from 4 to 12 weeks.

Application Timeline and Details

• Offered by: University of Pavia and EDiSU (Institute of the Right to University Studies)
• Location: Italy
• Deadline: May 31, 2024
• Announcing Date: June 30, 2024
• Duration: 4 to 12 weeks (January 13 – July 20, 2025, and September 8 – December 21, 2025)
• Number of Scholarships: 6
• Type: Scholarship
• Eligible Nations: Developing countries according to the World Bank classification (including Afghanistan)
• Areas of Study: Science and Technology, Life Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences

Benefits

• Coverage of travel, food, and lodging costs
• Health insurance premiums
• A weekly contribution of 150 Euros (gross)

Upon acceptance, the University of Pavia will:

• Purchase a return economy ticket
• Send an invitation letter to support the visa request (with possible contributions for visa issuance)
• Provide a card for meals at university canteens
• Arrange lodging at a university college in Pavia
• Specify health and personal accident insurance policies
• Pay the weekly contribution

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must have at least two years of teaching or working experience with international institutions and organizations.
• Scholarships are available for junior and senior faculty members at universities in developing countries, and those affiliated with significant research institutions or international organizations focused on development studies.
• The scholarship is for short-term research collaboration; applicants enrolled in doctoral or postgraduate programs at an Italian university are ineligible.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae: Including a list of publications, ideally in European format (Filename: Surname_Name_CV).
• Letter of Invitation: From the professor or researcher you plan to work with (Filename: Surname_Name_Letter).

Note: Applications without an invitation letter or a CV with the correct filename will not be considered. Ensure you have received the acceptance letter from a professor at the University of Pavia before applying.

Selection Criteria

• The Committee will consider the following factors:
• Scientific merit of the project, especially if it aligns with related initiatives at the University of Pavia
• The candidate’s CV
• Equitable allocation of grants among departments and applicants’ home regions

Preference is given to applicants:

• From lower-income economies as per the World Bank list
• Working for universities or institutions with existing cooperation agreements with the University of Pavia
• Formally recommended by an Honorary Consul affiliated with UCOI and UCOIM associations with a cooperation agreement with the University of Pavia

How to Apply

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