Siberian Federal University announces selection for SibFU PhD Research Grant in: Biophysics, Optics and Quantum Chemistry, Urban Design and Planning, Metallurgy of Non-Ferrous Metals, Metal Forming, Multidimensional Complex Analysis.
The mission of Siberian Federal University is to serve the needs of the region by providing high-quality practice-oriented higher education by means of close integration between education, business and research/innovation, enabling the graduates to successfully market themselves both locally and globally.
Course Level: Position is available to pursue PhD programme.
Study Subject: Position is available in Biophysics, Optics and Quantum Chemistry, Urban Design and Planning, Metallurgy of Non-Ferrous Metals, Metal Forming, Multidimensional Complex Analysis.
Scholarship Award: The grant amount is 600 000 rubles per year (the scholarship is paid in case a PhD candidate has been enrolled to post-graduate PhD program in SibFU on a paid basis).The program duration is 3 years. The contest winner is paid equal amounts quarterly during the first year, followed by the renewal depending on the results of the annual report (In case a PhD candidate is a foreign citizen or a non-resident of Krasnoyarsk, he/she will be provided with a dormitory room in SibFU campus. PhD candidates will have to pay transportation, living, studying and insurance costs themselves).
Scholarship can be taken in Russia
Eligibility:
- Applicant age – not older than 30 years old (at the moment of application);
- Upper-intermediate level of English and above, proved by a certificate or by scientific publications in peer-viewed academic journals in English (note: the certificate is non-obligatory for native English speakers);
- Research work experience during the period of education in Master’s degree program, proved either with publications in peer-viewed scientific journals, conference proceedings and taking part in international scientific conferences, or with Master’s work supervisor’s or colleagues’ recommendations.
- The applicant has never been a winner of this program before.
Nationality: International applicants can apply for this PhD position.
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirement: Applicants must have a master or magister degree.
For Admission Process:International students can be admitted either via personal contact or under exchange agreements with partner universities.
English Language Requirements: Upper-intermediate
How to Apply: Application should be sent to aspirantura-at-sfu-kras.ru and hard-copy documents should be brought to office P6-12, bldg. 10, 79, pr.Svobodny, Krasnoyarsk.
- Written consent of the intended SibFU supervisor to supervise the applicant’s scientific work (Annex 1)
- Statement of Intent for participation in SibFU Selection, addressed to the Rector of SibFU (Annex 2);
- Application form with personal information (Annex 3);
- Copies of Master’s (Specialist’s) degree diplomas;
- Certificate which proves level of English;
- Copies of national passport;
- The applicant’s curriculum vitae;
- The applicant’s ?pplication/motivation letter;
- 2-3 recommendation letters from previous scientific supervisors and colleagues;
- Other documents at the discretion of the applicant
Application Deadline: The application deadline is 31 August 2016.
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