PhD Scholarships at UNU-IIST

The International Institute for Software Technology of the United Nations University (UNU-IIST) offers PhD Programmes open to candidates from developing countries. The Programmes, based in Macao SAR China, are conducted in partnership with prestigious universities in industrialised countries. PhD candidates are requested to spend a period of time at the partner university. The PhD degree is issued by the partner university.

A joint PhD programme in partnership with the University of Pisa is currently active. Joint PhD Programmes with other universities are under negotiation.

How to apply
Before applying you should browse the websites of UNU-IIST and the partner university to identify the people with whom you would like to carry out your research. In particular, you are encouraged to contact in advance the UNU-IIST academic staff you expect to be your main PhD advisor.

You are encouraged to include in your CV extensive information about your background and clearly define in your research statement the area in which you are interested to do research.
Information on the formal application are given below for each PhD Programme.
Joint Programme in Computer Science with the University of Pisa, Italy

Duration: 3 years
Starting Date: any
Application

• Call for Applications
• PhD Application Form
• Fellowship Application Form
• Application Pack
  Applications will be accepted until positions are filled
  

Information links for the University of Pisa (partner university)

• Department of Computer Science
• School for Graduate Studies "Galileo Galilei"
• PhD courses provided during 2005

Contact
Please address any questions to:
Ms. Alice Pun UNU-IIST PhD Programme P.O. Box 3058 Macao SAR China
Ph. +853 2871 2930
Email: pci@iist.unu.edu

Moreinfo: http://www.iist.unu.edu/index.php/training/phd-programme