International Scholarships for PhD Program 2012

April 22, 2011

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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is usually abbreviated as Dr.phil in various part of world. A Master’s degree is required to pursue PhD program.However some countries are exception to this like UK etc.

This blog includes scholarship information from all available sources, which is relevant to aspiring PhD students at international level. The criteria to avail the following doctorate scholarship will vary from university to university. Though, these scholarships cover vast range of subjects, i.e, Doctor of business, Doctor of medicine, Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of history, etc. A PhD degree prepares a person to work in a teaching or research field.

As it is well known, education is a sole medium to increase intellectual ability in order to upgrade life style. Educational costs are increasing rapidly and closing the opportunity to learn for some potential students. Especially for those who hail from the weaker sections of the society is another harsh reality. Reality check is that the demand of highly educated people in every field likes: government, education, corporates, nongovernmental organizations, and many others are huge.

Scholarship-positions.com is an educational website and dedicated to deliver doctoral scholarships’ information for the international students. We want students to get upto date information so that they can avail scholarships within home and from the outside world. Good luck to all aspirants of PhD .We wish them to find and avail the best of scholarships which can turn their dreams into reality.
Let’s see these PhD scholarships.

1. Name: Doctoral Scholarship in Information and Communication Technology – 28th Cycle at University of Trento, 2012 Italy
Organization: University of Trento
Subject: Information and Communication Technologies
Country: Italy
Eligibility: Electronics Area Applications for admission to the Doctoral School are accepted from candidates, regardless of gender, age, religion or nationality, who have an Italian “laurea specialistica” (“magistrale”) according to Ministerial Decree no. 509 of 3.11.1999 and subsequent amendments, a university degree of the previous regulations in force, or an equivalent degree qualification obtained abroad.
Application Deadline: 15th of May 2012
http://scholarship-positions.com/doctoral-scholarship-in-information-and-communication-technology-28th-cycle-at-university-of-trento-2012-italy/2012/04/14/

2. Name: PhD Position at Schools of the University of Roma La Sapienza, 2012 Italy
Organization: The University of Rome “La Sapienza
Subject: Courses offered by the university
Country: Italy
Eligibility: Applications are opened to candidates who:
• are not Italian citizens;
• are not residents of Italy 1
• have obtained an academic qualification abroad by a non-Italian institution which satisfies the entrance requirements for admission to the Doctoral Programme, i.e., a degree equivalent to the Italian diploma di laurea/laurea specialistica/laurea magistrale.
Application Deadline: 15 May 2012
http://scholarship-positions.com/phd-position-at-schools-of-the-university-of-roma-la-sapienza-2012-italy/2012/04/23/

3. Name: Developing Excellence Postgraduate Fellowships for International Students, Italy
Organization: SISSA
Subject: Various
Country: Italy
Eligibility: The School welcomes applications from young candidates coming from non European Union countries soon after completion of their undergraduate studies with a strong interest in research even if without previous specific experience. Admitted candidates will be granted a 3.5 months fellowship and will participate in the entrance exams for the Ph.D course of their choice.
Application Deadline: 30th April 2012
http://scholarship-positions.com/developing-excellence-postgraduate-fellowships-for-international-students-italy/2012/04/03/

4. Name: Sawiris PhD Scholarships for Developing Countries, Switzerland 2012
Organization: The North-South Centre Research for Development, ETH Zurich
Subject: Courses offered by the University
Country: Switzerland
Eligibility: To be admitted to the selection process, the application has to fulfil the following requirements:
-The candidate Preference will be given to citizens of least developed countries and other low-income countries according to the OECD classification
Application Deadline: 31 October 2012
http://scholarship-positions.com/sawiris-phd-scholarships-for-developing-countries-switzerland-2012/2012/04/24/

5. Name: PhD Scholarship in Formal Modelling and Analysis of Ecosystems at UNU-IIST, China
Organization: UNU-IIST
Subject: Formal Modelling and Analysis of Ecosystems
Country: China
Eligibility: Candidates for the position should have-a Master degree in Computer Science, ICT or Bioinformatics, or in a similar discipline;-background and experience in probabilistic and stochastic modelling and experience in development and use of tools for the modelling, simulation and analysis of biological and/or ecological systems;
Application Deadline: 31 May 2012
http://scholarship-positions.com/phd-scholarship-in-formal-modelling-and-analysis-of-ecosystems-at-unu-iist-china/2012/04/25/

6. Name: 2012/13 College Internship Scholarships at University of Glasgow, UK
Organization: Graduate School of the College of Arts
Subject: PhD
Country: UK
Eligibility: The College Internship Scholarships are for Home/EU/ International students commencing PhD study in the College of Arts in 2012/13. International applicants should note that the fee waiver is for the Home/EU rate (£3828 per annum in 2012/13). The international fee for PhD study is £12,250 per annum.
Application Deadline: 30th April 2012
http://scholarship-positions.com/201213-college-internship-scholarships-at-university-of-glasgow-uk/2012/04/14/

7. Name: DAAD PhD Scholarship for Postgraduate Students from Bangladesh at Germany, 2012
Organization: DAAD
Subject: Any Subject
Country: Germany
Eligibility: There should not be a gap of more than 6 years between the award of last degree (M.A., M.Sc., M.Phil., etc.) and application deadline (1 st October)
-Candidates must have a recent dated acceptance letter confirming academic supervision from a German Professor on the university’s letterhead with a clear reference to the candidate’s research proposal.
Application Deadline: 1 October 2012
http://scholarship-positions.com/daad-phd-scholarship-for-postgraduate-students-from-bangladesh-at-germany-2012/2012/04/18/

8. Name: 2012 PhD Research Scholarship in Materials Sciences at RMIT University, Australia
Organization: RMIT University
Subject: Materials Science
Country: Australia
Eligibility: To be eligible for this scholarship you must:
-be a local or international student
-have a first class honours Bachelor degree in either applied sciences or chemicalengineering,
-have a strong desire to work in the field of material sciences.
Application Deadline: Opening date Mid 2012 – Closing date March 2013
http://scholarship-positions.com/2012-phd-research-scholarship-in-materials-sciences-at-rmit-university-australia/2012/04/14/

9. Name: UEA International Student Scholarships at University of East Anglia, UK
Organization: University of East Anglia
Subject: Courses offered by University of East Anglia
Country: UK
Eligibility: The awards are made by individual Schools of Study in the University. All international students (outside the European Union) are considered for a scholarship of between 10% and 50% of tuition fees. In order to be considered for a UEA scholarship you do not need to make a separate application.
Application Deadline: April or May each year
http://scholarship-positions.com/2011-uea-international-student-scholarships-at-university-of-east-anglia-uk/2011/03/25/

10. Name: 2012 Centenary Travel/Research Scholarship at Tertiary Institution in Victoria, Australia
Organization: Classical Association of Victoria
Subject: Ancient Greek, Latin, Classical Studies, Ancient History, Archaeology
Country: Australia
Eligibility: Scholarship will enable a student currently enrolled in a PhD degree to undertake a period of domestic or international travel and related academic research in the year 2012/2013
Application Deadline: July 4th 2012
http://scholarship-positions.com/2012-centenary-travelresearch-scholarship-at-tertiary-institution-in-victoria-australia/2012/04/18/

11. Name: 2012 KAAD Scholarships for Master’s and PhD Students from Developing Countries, Germany
Organization: KAAD
Subject: Any Subject
Country: Germany
Eligibility: Come from a developing or emerging country in Africa, Asia, the Middle East or Latin America
-Have a university degree and professional experience from your home country
Application Deadline: 30 June, 2012
http://scholarship-positions.com/2012-kaad-scholarships-for-masters-and-phd-students-from-developing-countries-germany/2012/04/14/

12. Name: PhD Student Positions in Organic Chemistry at Stockholm University, 2012 Sweden
Organization: Stockholm University
Subject: Organic Chemistry
Country: Sweden
Eligibility: For admission the candidates should have approved the advanced level examination, completed at least 240 credits of course requirements, of which at least 60 credits at advanced level, or have otherwise acquired equivalent knowledge either locally or abroad. Particularly desirable is good knowledge of organic chemistry and general basic subjects of relevance for the researching studies.
Application Deadline: No later than 2nd May, 2012
http://scholarship-positions.com/phd-student-positions-in-organic-chemistry-at-stockholm-university-2012-sweden/2012/04/05/

13. Name: 2012 IMPRS-MCB Max Planck PhD Program, Germany
Organization: Max Planck Institute of Immunobiology and Epigenetics and University of Freiburg
Subject: Immunology, Epigenetics, Bioinformatics and Proteomics
Country: Germany
Eligibility: – MSc, MRes, Diploma or an equivalent degree in biology, Biomedicine, chemistry or related science, to be obtained latest 6 months after application deadline – Practical experience in the lab working on the scientific project
- Excellent English language skills and wish to work in dynamic international team
Application Deadline: 20th May 2012
http://scholarship-positions.com/imprs-mcb-max-planck-phd-program-in-immunology-epigenetics-bioinformatics-and-proteomics-germany/2012/04/19/

14. Name: 2012 PhD in Molecular Medicine at University of Salzburg, Austria
Organization: University of Salzburg
Subject: Molecular Medicine
Country: Austria
Eligibility: -The number of students admitted once a year only is limited to 10. Prerequisites for admission to the PhD program in Molecular Medicine are as follows: above-average performance during the undergraduate degree, a passion and aptitude for scientific research studies, motivation, competence and enthusiasm are expected.
Application Deadline: 30 June 2012
http://scholarship-positions.com/2012-phd-in-molecular-medicine-at-university-of-salzburg-austria/2012/04/14/
15. Name: International Scholarships for PhD, MSc and Graduate Level at University of Kurdistan, 2012 Iran
Organization: University of Kurdistan
Subject: Literature & Humanities, Social Science, Economics, Engineering, Basic Science, Agriculture, Natural Resources
Country: Iran
Eligibility: -Minimum GPA of 12/20, or equivalent, is required for admission to Bachelor’s Degree.
-Persian/English Language Proficiency. Some postgraduate programs may be offered in English.
-Certain pre-requisite courses might be necessary to be taken by some departments.
-Tuition payment
Application Deadline: June 30, 2012
http://scholarship-positions.com/international-scholarships-for-phdmsc-and-graduate-level-at-university-of-kurdistan-2012-iran/2012/03/10/