Deadline: 31 May 2024
Open to: academics and other researchers from Developing Countries
Benefits: fully funded

Description

In order to promote international cooperation, particularly with Developing Countries (as classified by the World Bank in low, lower middle and upper middle income economies) the University of Pavia and EDiSU (Institute of the Right to University Studies) are offering 6 scholarships to visiting scholars for the year 2025 for a period of stay of 4 to 12 weeks at the University of Pavia.

Academics and other researchers from Developing Countries who wish to carry out research in collaboration with a professor at the University of Pavia are welcome to apply. Applicants must have the support of a collaborator at the University of Pavia who invites them with a formal invitation letter (applications without invitation letter won’t be taken into consideration).

Applicants must have at least two years of either teaching experience or activity in international organizations and institutions.

CICOPS scholarships are foreseen for research collaboration in the short period in order to encourage the mobility of researchers from Developing Countries (World Bank Classification). Applicants enrolled in a Doctoral or Postgraduate Course at an Italian University are not eligible to apply.

Eligibility

Applicants must have at least two years of either teaching experience or activity within international organisations and institutions. Scholarships are designed for both junior and senior members of Universities in Developing Countries or members of major research centres and international organisations or institutions with specific interest in the field of development studies. CICOPS scholarships are reserved for research collaboration in the short term in order to encourage the mobility of researchers from developing countries. Applicants enrolled in a Doctoral or Postgraduate Course at an Italian University are not eligible to apply. For further information, please refer to the FAQ section on the website.

Benefits

The scholarship covers includes travel, meals and accommodation expenses, health insurance policy and a contribution of 150.00 Euro (gross) per week.

How to apply?

For further information, please read the Call for Application 2025. 
And visit the official website.