Applications are invited for Carlo Giannini Fellowship to undertake advanced research in econometrics in an Italian university. The competition is based on candidates’ curriculum, research papers and publications, and a research project. The fellowship will start on October 1, 2016 and entitles the winner to an yearly sum of Euro 50,000, gross of all taxes and social security contributions. The fellowship amount will be disbursed to the winner, as a monthly salary, by the CIdE. The application deadline is January 31, 2016.

Study Subject(s): Fellowship is awarded in the area of econometrics.
Course Level: Fellowship is available to undertake advanced research in an Italian university.
Scholarship Provider: The University Centre for Econometrics (CldE) and the Association of Carlo Giannini in cooperation with the Bank of Italy and UniCredit & Universities Foundation.
Scholarship can be taken at: Italy

Eligibility: The competition is open to researchers of all nationalities who completed their PhD after 30/9/2011 or are about to complete their Ph.D. by the beginning of the fellowship.
-The research project cannot be undertaken in the same university where the candidate achieved or is about to achieve her/his Ph.D.
-The research fellowship is incompatible with undergraduate teaching. However, the fellow may deliver a limited amount of graduate teaching, to be approved in advance by the award committee.
-The fellow must actively contribute to the research of the hosting Department/University, where (s)he is expected to spend most her/his time.
-The fellowship is incompatible with any other income.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Applicants of all nationalities are eligible to apply for this research fellowship.

Scholarship Description: The competition for 1 Research Fellowship in Econometrics, in memory of Carlo Giannini, this year in its fourth edition, is now open. The competition aims at the best researchers of all nationalities who wish to undertake advanced research in econometrics in an Italian university. The contest is launched by the University Centre for Econometrics (CldE) and the Association of Carlo Giannini in cooperation with the Bank of Italy and UniCredit & Universities Foundation.

Number of award(s): There is a fellowship available to undertake advanced research in econometrics in an Italian university.

Duration of award(s): The duration of the Fellowship is one year, renewable for a second year.

What does it cover? The fellowship will start on October 1, 2016 and entitles the winner to an yearly sum of Euro 50,000, gross of all taxes and social security contributions. The fellowship amount will be disbursed to the winner, as a monthly salary, by the CIdE.

Selection Criteria: The competition is based on candidates’ curriculum, research papers and publications, and a research project.

Notification: The fellowship will be awarded by March 31, 2016.

How to Apply: Candidates must apply online using the Foundation’s website. Documentation accompanying the application must be submitted online in PDF format and must be written in English. Applications must be accompanied by the following documents (in PDF format and in English).
-Curriculum Vitae
-A copy of a current identity document (in the original language)
-Certificate of academic qualifications (e.g., copies of undergraduate and Ph.D. diplomas)
-For candidates who have not yet obtained a Ph.D., official transcripts of the grades obtained in the exams of the Ph.D. program and a declaration from the supervisor about the status of the thesis
-Research projects (2-3 pages)
-At least two letters of reference from academics who are well acquainted with the candidate’s research. The letter must be sent directly by the referees via e-mail to the Foundation addresses specified.
-Copy of three (at most) publications/working papers
-Indication of the Italian University/Department where the candidate plans to spend the fellowship
-A letter of the Director of the chosen department confirming the availability of Department/Faculty to host the fellow indicating, also the designed advisor, expert in the field
-A declaration of consent to handling of the candidate’s personal data pursuant to Italian Legislative Decree 196/2003.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is January 31, 2016.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application