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PHD DEGREE FELLOWSHIPS |
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1) CATEGORY: |
PHD |
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APPLICATION PERIOD: |
OPEN (max. October 2008) |
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POSITIONS: |
2 |
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Complete fellowships for full time students to
perform Ph.D. training in a three-year period.
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This stipend is valid only for full time Ph.D. students, that have no other commitments in projects or activities that generate salaries for them. Eligible applicants: from all Central America, except Costa Rica. |
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WHAT DOES NeTropica OFFER? |
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1) A $500 monthly stipend for a maximum of 3 years period. This stipend is expected to cover:
2) One round trip ticket to and from the country of origin of the candidate. |
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WHAT ARE THE STUDENT REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS FELLOWSHIP? |
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1.- Applicants for full time fellowships
should be from a Central American country except from Costa Rica.
2.- Applicants must have at least started the enrolment procedure to the PhD program in Costa Rica. 3.- Applicants should have a fair knowledge of English.
4.- Priority will be
given to applicants bellow 35 years old. In extraordinary cases applicants
above 35 years old will be considered, but not exceeding 40 years old.
5.- Once the fellowship is granted accepted students should sign a contract with NeTropica. |
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HOW TO APPLY FOR THE FELLOWSHIP? |
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For an application to be considered the candidate must send in one package the following: 1. The completed by the candidate application form:
2. Copy of the application form to the PhD program in Costa Rica. 3. One letter by the PhD supervisor of the candidate, stating the subject of the candidate´s research and the expected studying period. 4. Two General Recommendation Letters. 5. The application form should be written in English. |
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WHICH PROGRAM DOES NETROPICA SUPPORT? |
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Universidad de Costa Rica (UCR), Doctorado en Ciencias
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WHERE AND WHEN TO SEND THE APPLICATION FOR THE FELLOWSHIP? |
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The application period runs all year round with maximum deadline October 2008. The candidates will be informed by letter within one month from the application. There are 2 fellowships available for this period. The application package should be sent by email and letter to:
E-mail: netropica@netropica.org
NeTropica A/A: Esteban Chaves Apdo Postal 304 3000 Heredia Costa Rica Central America
Tel: +506-238-0761, Fax: +506-238-1298
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