Pre-PhD Programmes
ICTP Postgraduate Diploma Programme » | |
DescriptionAn intense, 12-month pre-doctoral education programme for talented young science students from the developing world who have limited possibilities to pursue advanced studies in their home countries Who can applyB.Sc. (but a M.Sc. is preferred) in Physics or Mathematics; under age 28; from UN member country Length of the programme1 year, 1 Sept. to 31 August LocationTrieste DeadlineDecember 31 of year before programme starts Field of study/researchCondensed Matter Physics, High Energy Physics, Earth System Physics or Mathematics EntitlementsTuition-free; 10 yearly scholarships totalling 700 euros/month plus travel grant for applicants from developing countries ContactICTP Diploma Programme
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ICTP Postgraduate Diploma Programme in General Physics » | |
DescriptionICTP offers a year-long pre Diploma Programme in general physics for young physicists coming from the least developed regions of the world, especially sub-Saharan Africa. Who can applyB.Sc. (but a M.Sc. is preferred) in Physics or Mathematics; under age 26; from LDCs, esp. sub-Sahara Africa Length of the programme1 year, 1 Sept. to 31 August LocationTrieste DeadlineDecember 31 of year before programme starts Field of study/researchTheoretical Physics, mathematics EntitlementsTuition-free; 15 yearly scholarships totaling 700 euros/month plus travel grant ContactICTP Diploma Programme
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ICTP/IAEA Sandwich Training Education Programme » | |
DescriptionSTEP fellowships help stem developing world brain drain by keeping PhD students at their home universities but supporting them to visit ICTP or a collaborating institute for a three- to six-month stay each year for three successive years. Fellows work on their PhD theses with their advisors at their home institutes and co-advisors at the hosting institutes. Their PhD is awarded at their home institutes. Who can applyPhD students from developing countries Length of the programmeFrom 1 to 3 years; stay of 3 to 6 months per year. Flexible starting date(s) LocationICTP; or collaborating institute Deadline15 February or 15 August Field of study/researchIAEA part: atomic and nuclear physics; nuclear, isotope and laser techniques applied to: human health, agriculture, biotechnology and bio-photonics, water resources and environmental studies; synchrotron radiation and applications; and medical radiation physics ICTP part: Condensed Matter Physics, High Energy Physics, Earth System Physics, Mathematics, Applied Physics (including micro- and nano-electronics, fluid dynamics, dense plasma source physics EntitlementsEU 1,400 per month during each stay at the host institute as well as the costs of travel and medical insurance. ContactICTP/IAEA STEP Program
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