Friday 28 December 2012

2013 Doctoral Program Scholarship, Portugal

European Union structural fund
The Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) and the Information and Communication Technologies Institute (ICTI) have started competition for joint doctoral programs’ scholarships. PhD Scholarships will take place in Portugal and CMU (Carnegie Mellon University).
The PhD will be offered in the areas of Computer Science/IT, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Human-Machine, Spoken Language Technologies, Applied mathematics, Technological Change and Entrepreneurship, Engineering and Public Policy. Application must be submitted online by January 15, 2013. 
About Scholarship: In the framework of the Carnegie Mellon Portugal Program (CMU-Portugal), FCT and the Information and Communication Technologies Institute (ICTI) open a call for applications for Doctoral Program Scholarships, taking place in Portugal and at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU). 
Study: The scholarship is provided to study Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Human Computer Interaction, Language Technologies, Applied Mathematics, Technological Change and Entrepreneurship, Engineering and Public Policy. 
Course Level: PhD degree
Scholarship By: Ministry for Education and Science and by European Union structural funds
Location: Portugal 
Eligibility:
- These scholarships are available to persons holding a masters degree or equivalent, in the areas of the CMU-Portugal program.
- Additionally, applicants must demonstrate fluency in English.
- Candidates are strongly recommended to present the results of both the “TOEFL Test” (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and the “GRE GENERAL TEST” (general exam of the Graduate Record Examination) or, if it is the case, the results of the “GMAT” (Graduate Management Admission Test). 
Scholarship Open for International students: Yes 
Duration: The maximum duration of PhD scholarships awarded to successful candidates who have held identical scholarships under FCT programs will be calculated taking into consideration the number of years elapsed under all relevant scholarships.
Value: The amount of scholarship is defined by FCT and includes the tuitions for the Portuguese University.
Selection Criteria: Evaluation is principally based on the merit and motivation of the applicant. 
Apply: Online
Deadline: January 15, 2013
Further Information: http://alfa.fct.mctes.pt/apoios/bolsas/concursos/cmu2012

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