UNU-MERIT PhD - Innovation Studies & Development

Scholarship Description

APPLICATIONS CLOSED, NEXT ROUND DETAILS TO BE CONFIRMED LATE-2008. Program designed for an international student body and therefore we are interested in candidates from both Industrialized and Developing Countries. Candidates must possess a degree from a recognised university or institution of higher education. Strong quantitative abilities as shown by a background in mathematics or statistics are required, and candidates will have, at least, (the equivalent of) a Bachelor degree in economics, business and management, engineering, political science or other natural or social sciences. Excellent written/verbal English language skills required. Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to take the IELTS Test. All candidates are automatically considered for financial assistance. There are a small number of fellowships available for incoming students. 1 year fellowships, renewable up to 4 years. Consult scheme website for details.

Reference Number: 1582
Study Subject: Economics, Policy Studies of Technical Change, Knowledge Economy, Innovation, Policy
Web Address: http://www.merit.unu.edu/phd/phdI/
Provided By: Maastricht Economic and social Research and training centre on Innovation and Technology
To be undertaken at:non-Australian institutions.
Level: Post Graduate (Research)

Availability

This scholarship is offered annually to an unspecified number of people. Open for applications until January 31, 2008.

Payment Information

The value of this scholarship is NLG5000 (total may vary). This award is to be used for fees. This scholarship is paid as a one off.

Research Information

This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: ECONOMICS, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, POLICY AND POLITICAL SCIENCE or STUDIES IN HUMAN SOCIETY. It is required that your study starts no earlier than September 1, 2008.

Eligibility

This scholarship is for study in Netherlands. There are no restrictions on citizenship.

Application Details

To apply for this scholarship you must consult the scholarship web site. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.

    Application forms
Eveline in de Braek (Ph.D. Programme Assistant)
Phone: + 31 (0)43 388 4400
Fax: (+31 43) 388 4449
Email: PhDprogramme@merit.unu.edu
Address:
Keizer Karelplein 19
6211 TC Maastricht