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8 Doctoral Scholarships at the Berlin Graduate School for Transnational Studies (BTS)
Call for Applications 2010

PhD Programme

Transnational Studies

Scholarships: 8 Doctoral Scholarships
Date: 3 year full-time PhD programme starting September 2010
Starting date for Applications: 1 December, 2009
Deadline for Applications: 1 February, 2010
Online application: www.transnationalstudies.eu
The Berlin Graduate School for Transnational Studies (BTS), a joint endeavour of the Freie UniversitÔt Berlin (FUB), the Hertie School of Governance (HSoG) and the Social Science Research Center Berlin (WZB), announces its next call for applications for its full-time PhD programme. All three are leading institutions in the field of political science and its neighbouring disciplines. The programme draws upon their faculty, research projects, facilities and services.
The three-year English language doctoral programme is designed for exceptionally talented and motivated graduate students. It offers state-of-the-art survey classes, a strong training in research methods and research design, skills courses and individualised supervision. While the courses and training present an important part of the curriculum, the bulk of the workload for the PhD candidates in the programme will be in the form of independent research for their dissertations.
The successful applicants will be informed in the first half of April 2010 in order to enter the doctoral programme in September of the same year. The three-year programme has a strong focus on social science theories and methods but also welcomes applications from adjacent disciplines like economics, history, law, and area studies. Dissertation topics should refer to one of the following three research areas broadly defined:
õ?ÂThe analysis of national and transnational causes and consequences of political, societal and cultural globalisation.
õ?ÂThe challenges to governance in international and transnational settings including issues of politisation and legitimacy, as well as in areas of limited statehood.
õ?ÂThe comparative study of regional cooperation, including the EU.
The application requirements for the programme are:
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CIS
Center for Comparative and International Studies
IED
Institute for Environmental Decisions
ETH Zurich
Seilergraben 49
8092 Zẳrich, Switzerland
Prof. Dr. Thomas Bernauer
Phone +41-44-632-6466 (secretariat)
Phone +41-44-632-0143 or -6771 (direct)
Fax +41-44-632-1289
thbe0520@ethz.ch
http://www.bernauer.ethz.ch
The Center for Comparative and International Studies (CIS) at ETH Zurich is seeking a
PhD student in International Political Economy
Research area:
The International Political Economy research group at the CIS is led by Prof. Thomas Bernauer (http://www.ib.ethz.ch). It studies the interactions between states (politics) and markets (economics) in an open world economy in areas such as environmental policy, trade, and finance.
Your background:
We are looking for a candidate who holds an MA/MSc in political science and/or economics. Applicants are expected to have strong methodological skills, a keen interest in questions of political economy, excellent knowledge of political science and political economy theories, and a strong command of English. Interest in international environmental politics is an asset.
What we offer:
We offer the successful candidate an intellectually challenging position at one of the leading political science research centers in Europe and the prospect of obtaining a PhD from ETH Zurich (http://www.ib.ethz.ch/phd/index). The position is funded for up to four years, with a salary of approximately CHF 3õ?T000.- / month, which is sufficient *****pport a modest one-person household.
Your application:
Please submit a two-page description of your research interests as well as a CV, two letters of recommendation and a writing sample (e.g., a published article, a chapter from your MA/MSc thesis, a seminar paper) to Ms. Claudia M. Jenny, ETH Zurich, Center for Comparative and International Studies (CIS), SEI G 1.0, Seilergraben 49, 8092 Zurich, Switzerland or by e-mail (pdf) to cjenny@ethz.ch (e-mails are preferred). Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. The start date is from March 2010.

Ph.D. student position
Starting January 2010, the laboratory of Environmetry and Geomatics (UCL/AGRO/MILA/ENGE) is looking to appoint an enthusiastic Ph.D. student in the framework of a joint research project entitled ?oModelling the distribution of sediment, water, carbon and energy fluxes along the hillslopê?.
About the project
A recent key area of interest is the characterization of linkage between masses and energy fluxes of water, carbon, and energy fluxes at the geomorphologic hillslope level, as their coupling induce spatially and temporally structured patterns with non negligible attached uncertainties. The final objective is to obtain a reliable model at the hillslope scale, with possible extensions at the regional level.
Working environment
The successful candidate will lead the statistical/physical data analysis and modeling part of the project, among a team of three Ph.D. students. He/She will work mainly inside the Environmetry and Geomatics (UCL/AGRO/MILA/ENGE) research team of the Université catholique de Louvain, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium (http://www.uclouvain.be/mila).
Expected candidate profile
» master diploma in bioengineering, civil engineering, physics, mathematics (statistical orientation) or equivalent diplomas.
» great fondness for statistical data analysis and modelling. Sound knowledge in physical and statistical modeling for environmental sciences is a clear benefit.
» good practice and mastering of computer softwarê?Ts in statistics and mathematics (especially Matlab, but ad***ional knowledge in SAS, R, S+ and C++ are welcome as well)
» a clear interest for a research work and for the perspective of a Ph.D. work
» good communication skills in English (written reports, oral presentation, etc.). Ad***ional knowledge in French/Dutch is welcome as well.
Candidates will submit their detailed curriculum vitae, along with a motivation letter and two reference letters. Correspondence should be sent with the clear mention ?oARC Project_Bogaert? through e-mail or regular mail to the following address:
Professeur Patrick BOGAERT
Email : patrick.bogaert[ at ]uclouvain.be
Université catholique de Louvain UCL/AGRO/MILA/ENGE
Tel : +32 10 47 36 82
Fax: +32 10 47 88 98
Croix du Sud, 2, Boîte 16,
1348 Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgique.

In a joint project between the Delft Center for Systems and Control (DCSC), the Department of
Transport and Planning (T&P) of the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences (CiTG), and the
Dutch Research Foundation STW there are vacancies for Two PhD positions in Model-Predictive Railway Traffic Management
Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering
The 3ME Faculty trains committed engineering students and PhD candidates in groundbreaking
scientific research in the fields of mechanical, maritime and materials engineering. 3ME is the
epitome of a dynamic, innovative faculty, with a European scope that contributes demonstrable
economic and social benefits.
Civil Engineering
The Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences follows in the tra***ion of centuries of
engineering the Netherlands environment. It addresses today?Ts challenges with a versatile and
socially relevant spectrum of courses, as well as top-level research in domains including
hydrology, construction, geotechnology, water management and transportation. A dynamic and
committed team of researchers and support staff provides education to over 2000 students and
100 PhD students.
Department descriptions
The Delft Centre for Systems and Control (DCSC) coordinates the education and research
activities in systems and control at Delft University of Technology. The Centrê?Ts research mission
is to conduct fundamental research in systems dynamics and control, involving dynamic
modelling, advanced control theory, optimization and signal analysis. The research is motivated
by advanced technology development in mechatronics and microsystems, sustainable industrial
processes, transportation and automotive systems, and physical imaging systems. The group
actively participates in the Dutch Institute of Systems and Control (DISC).
The department of Transport & Planning consists of five chairs, on transportation planning,
design of transport facilities, dynamic traffic management, infrastructural planning, and traffic
safety. The department focuses on the planning, modelling, design and control of transport
systems with special attention for passenger transportation, road and railway traffic. Transport &
Planning is known for its high-quality research in this field. Furthermore, Transport & Planning is
responsible for the MSc variant Transport & Planning and participates in the interfaculty MSc
programme Transport, Infrastructure & Logistics.
Job description
In this project new models and a new (predictive) control approach are developed for anticipative
management of railway traffic networks. The project aims at closing the loop between
timetabling and train operations with a continuous feedback of train positions and field data to
allow fast rescheduling of train paths in case of disturbances. Using predictions based on railway
traffic models, optimization procedures will be developed for finding the most effective measures
for regulating train traffic in case of disruptions. This model predictive control (MPC) approach
must maintain an up-to-date feasible plan on a national network level with respect to the current
state of the infrastructure (speed restrictions, blocked tracks), resources (rolling stock and
crews), train delays, and expected conflicts.
The research contains three main ingredients: (1) Monitoring: developing a methodology to
actively monitor train positions, speeds, and infrastructure availability, and to determine up-to-
date running time estimates; (2) Predictive traffic modelling: developing a real-time railway traffic
prediction model that can be updated continuously with the latest information and selected
control decisions; and (3) Model predictive control: developing a model predictive control system
that optimizes future control decisions by using predictions of the future behavior of the railway
traffic.
The core of the MPC approach is the railway traffic model for which an extension of max-plus
linear systems is proposed. A max-plus linear system is a discrete-event dynamic system
characterized by synchronization constraints which has been successfully applied to the modelling
of large-scale railway networks. The conventional max-plus models assume a fixed structure of
e.g. train orders and routings that may not be maintained in perturbed operations. In this project
the model is extended to switching max-plus models, which can switch between different modes
representing alternative decisions or circumstances. Effective modelling procedures are to be
developed to build typical control decisions into max-plus models, such as rerouting, reordering,
and changing meeting or overtaking locations. In this project the modelling and theory of
switching max-plus linear systems will be studied with a focus on computational aspects and an
embedding in a real-time MPC framework. The expected outcome is a model predictive railway
traffic management system to be used as a supervisory and intelligent decision support system
for railway traffic controllers and signallers. The project is supported by Arcadis, DHV, Movares,
NS Reizigers, ProRail, and Siemens.
Requirement
Applicants should have an MSc degree with a background in systems and control, civil
engineering, mathematics, computer science or a related field, and preferably a strong interest in
railway operations, optimization, and data analysis. Fluency in spoken and written English is an
essential requirement.
Con***ions of employment
The successful candidates will be employed full-time by TU Delft for a fixed period of four years
within which each candidate is expected to write a dissertation leading to a doctoral degree (PhD
thesis). The starting salary for a PhD is , 2042 gross per month increasing to a maximum of ,
2612 gross per month in the fourth year.
TU Delft offers an attractive benefits package, including a flexible work week, free high-speed
Internet access from home, and the option of assembling a customized compensation and
benefits package (the ?~IKA?T). Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour
Agreement for Dutch Universities.
Information and application
For more information about these positions, please contact Dr.ir. T.J.J. van den Boom (DCSC)
a.j.j.vandenboom[ at ]tudelft.nl, or Dr. R.M.P. Goverde (T&P), r.m.p.goverde[ at ]tudelft.nl
For more information on the departments, see http://www.dcsc.tudelft.nl and
http://www.transport.citg.tudelft.nl.
To apply, please e-mail a detailed CV along with a letter of application and a course/grade list by
15 February 2010 to Ms. M.J.M.E. de Groot, Application-3mE[ at ]tudelft.nl. When applying for this position, make sure to mention vacancy number 3ME09.44.
Closing date: 15 February 2010

Link: http://cst.ku.dk/upload/application/pdf/f51d6748/PhD%20scholarship%20DIKU%20and%20CST.pdf
PhD scholarship in IT and Natural Languages
The Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Science (DIKU) and the Centre for Language Technology, Faculty of Humanities (CST) â?" both at the University of Copenhagen â?" invite applications for a PhD scholarship within the subject:
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Overview
KTH is the largest technical university in Sweden. Education and research cover a broad spectrum within natural sciences and engineering, as well as architecture, industrial engineering and management, urban planning, work science and environmental engineering. There are circa 12.000 full-year undergraduate students, 1.400 postgraduate students and 3.100 employees.
The school of Information and Communication Technology, ICT, conducts research and education in the areas Material Physics, Electronics, and Information Technology. We work with the scientific and mathematical foundation, with the technical infrastructure as well as with systems and services. Through our collaboration with Stockholm University we broaden the perspective to the interaction between technology and humans. We have an internationally competitive profile in research in nano electronics, photonics, electronic and computer systems, software technology and communication as well as Systems sciences and software construction technologies. The collaboration with the surrounding companies and society takes place e.g. in Kista Science City. We offer a broad spectrum of education programs, for the Swedish titles õ?ocivilingenjảrõ? and õ?ohảgskoleingenjảrõ?, as well as candidate programs. We also offer a number of master programs entirely taught in English for advanced undergraduate studies with a separate, highly competitive recruitment from a predominantly international student base.
The Radio Communication Systems Unit at the School of ICT at KTH is conducting research and education in the areas of Wireless Communication Systems, Wireless Resource Management, and Wireless Infrastructure Economics and Deployment. Ph.D. students are expected to work in projects, often in collaboration with industry, in these areas.
Qualifications
A suitable background for these positions would be a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Wireless Systems or similar with a specialization in Wireless Networks or equivalent. In ad***ion to the tra***ional academic merits, a degree project within the area of Wireless Networks, and international experience are regarded as advantageous qualifications. Good skills in written and spoken English are a requirement.
Applicants must be strongly motivated for doctoral studies, possess the ability to work independently and perform critical analysis as well as possessing good levels of cooperative and communicative abilities.
KTH aims to employ a diversity of talent and thus welcomes applicants who will add to the variety of the University, especially as concerns its gender structure.
Employment
Form of the employment: Time limited, following nominal PhD program (~4 years)
Starting date: As soon as practically possible, but not later than April 30, 2010
The salary follows the directions provided by KTH.
Application
The application must include the following documents:
õ? Full curriculum vitae
õ? Transcripts from university /university college
õ? Brief description of why the applicant whishes to become a doctoral student
õ? Letter of recommendation or list of contact persons
õ? Copies of Master Thesis (or other publications) in English
Deadline for application: February 8, 2010
Please refer to the reference number I-2010-0048 in your application.
Applications via e-mail (PDF-files) are to be sent to
registrator@ict.kth.se
The CV, etc. should be sent as an attachment if the application is sent in electronically.
We also accept applications via ordinary post sent to:
KTH õ?" ICT, Registrator
Forum 105
S-164 40 Kista, Sweden
Contact
For more information about the positions, please contact
Prof. Jens Zander
Phone: +46 (0)8 790 9351
jenz@kth.se
www.cos.ict.kth.se

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Link:
http://www-amm.univ.trieste.it/borse/borse.nsf/vBorsaHTMLPL/5963F5EC86AB8E61C125765700533A0A
http://adlibitum.oat.ts.astro.it/borgani/PhD09/Domanda%20cartacea.pdf
http://adlibitum.oat.ts.astro.it/borgani/PhD09/Valutazione%20titoli.pdf
The PhD School in Physics of the University of Trieste opens two PhD positions on the following projects:
1. Numerical study of the evolution of the low-redshift Inter-Galactic Medium(a) (contact person: Stefano Borgani, borgani@oats.inaf.it; funded within the EC Initial Training Network "COSMOCOMP - Pan-European training in computational cosmology: modelling cosmic structures");
2. The role of environment on the evolution of galaxies (contact person: Gabriella De Lucia, delucia@oats.inaf.it; funded within the ERC Starting Independent Research Grant "Galaxies through the cosmic ages: the role of primordial con***ions and environmental effects").
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATION
Eligible candidates must have completed their degree by 12 March 2010.
NON-ITALIAN APPLICANTS must send, before March 8th 2010, the application form and a copy of ID or passport, preferentially by email to:
helpdottorati@amm.units.it (max. size of 5 MB)
[as email subject please use: XXV-application Astrophysics]
Possible alternatives are:
By express courier to: Segreteria dei dottorati di ricerca
P.le Europa,1 - I-34127-TRIESTE
By fax to: +39-040-558-3250
The following documents in English or Italian need also to be sent before March 12th, 2010:
- The duly signed Curriculum Vitae
- The duly signed Qualifications Evaluation Form
- A short summary of the graduation Thesis
- A self-presentation including a statement of purpose, also specifying the order of preference for the two projects.
- A Degree Certificate and a transcript of the exams.
These documents should preferentially be sent by email to:
scuoladifisica@units.it (max. size of 5 MB; note the different email address with respect to the one for the application form)
[as email subject please use: XXV-application Astrophysics]
Possible alternative are:
By express courier to
Scuola di Dottorato in Fisica
Dipartimento di Fisica
via Valerio 2
I-34127 Trieste, Italy
By fax to: +39-040-558-3350
ITALIAN APPLICANTS must send the application form before March 8th 2010 using the web interface and following the on-line procedure.
The following documents need also to be sent before March 12th, 2010:
- The duly signed Curriculum Vitae
- The duly signed Qualifications Evaluation Form
- A short summary of the graduation Thesis
- A self-presentation including a statement of purpose, also specifying the order of preference for the two projects;
- A Degree Certificate and a transcript of the exams.
These documents should be sent preferentially by email to:
scuoladifisica@units.it (max. size of 5 MB)
[as email subject please use: XXV-application Astrophysics]
Possible alternative are:
By express courier to
Scuola di Dottorato in Fisica
Dipartimento di Fisica
via Valerio 2
I-34127 Trieste, Italy
By fax to: +39-040-558-3350
ALL APPLICANTS should also request two letters of reference. The letters must be sent directly by the professors or experts by email to scuoladifisica@units.it (please, specify the name of the applicant in the subject).
Further information can be found on the Italian and English complete versions of the announcement.
(a) To fulfill EC rules, this contract is available (i) to Italian citizens who have spent at least 3 years outside Italy in the past 4 years; (ii) to non-Italian candidates provided they have not been studying in Italy for more than 12 months in the past 3 years.

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Link: http://ec.europa.eu/euraxess/index_en.cfm?l1=1&l2=1&l3=1&idjob=32337822&CFID=880365&CFTOKEN=b8f30ee5d1e72aeb-5F4B1704-C35A-029B-BC61584C4855B0E3
Main Research Field
Engineering
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Job Summary
We are about to commence a research project on system identification, con***ion and health monitoring for a new generation of wind turbines from December 2009. The partners on this European Union funded project under Framework Program 7 are Aalborg University (Denmark), Cagliari University (Italy), LAC engineering (Denmark), NREL- Risoe Danish Technical University (Denmark). Patras University (Greece), Sheffield University (UK) and Trinity College Dublin (Ireland) as the co-ordinator.
More information at www.syswind.net
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Job Description
A 3-year position is available at the Department of Mechanical Engineering of the University of Cagliari. The research will focus on the development of Finite Element models for prediction of impact damage in composite blades. Candidates should preferably have knowledge in mechanics of composite materials, practical experience in the use of finite element codes for modelling of composite material behaviour, interest in experimental testing of materials.
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Type of Contract
Temporary
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Status
Full-time
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Hours Per Week
40
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Country
ITALY
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State/Province
CA
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City
Cagliari
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Company/Institute
Department of Mechanical Engineering
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Benefits
Employment contract with social security. The salary of a PhD position is set in accordance with the regulations of the Marie Curie Initial Training Network within the European Commissionâ?Ts 7th Framework Programme and the Italian laws and regulations.
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Organisation/Institute Contact Data
Organisation
University of Cagliari
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Division/Faculty/Department
Department of Mechanical Engineering
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Street
Piazza d''''Armi
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City
Cagliari
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Postal Code
09123
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State/Province
CA
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Country
ITALY
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Phone
+39 070 6755727
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Fax
+39 070 6755717
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E-Mail
aymerich@iris.unica.it
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Website
http://dimeca.unica.it
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Application Details
Job Starting Date
01/03/2010
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Application Deadline
30/01/2010
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How To Apply
e-mail
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Personal Data treatment
(according to local legislation)
yes
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Required Education Level
Degree
MSc

Overview
The Department of Physics at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark, has 10 three year PhD scholarships within the research areas defined by its four sections:
õ? Theoretical Atomic-scale Physics
õ? Experimental Surface- & Nanomaterials Physics
õ? Biophysics & Complex Systems
õ? Quantum Physics & Information Technology
Qualifications:
You may apply if you have or expect to obtain a masters degree in physics, materials science, chemistry or a similar field no later than September 2010.
Further information:
Consult the link: http://www.fysik.dtu.dk/English/Education/PhD.aspx
Approval and enrolment:
The scholarships for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programs of DTU. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, please see the DTU PhD Guide.
Salary and appointment terms:
The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current collective agreement for Danish University members. At present the salary is approximately 27.000 Dkr (3500 õ,ơ) per month.
Application:
Apply online at www.dtu.dk/vacancy. Please open the link õ?oapply for this job onlineõ? at the bottom of this page and fill in the application form. Attach your CV and a brief application that states your field of interest, suggests a possible supervisor among the department faculty, and includes a grade transcript. Grades must be translated into European ECTS.
We must have your online application no later than 1 March 2010.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

Link: http://www.ip.ttu.ee/index.php?lang=est&main_id=83
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PhD STUDIES FOR NON-RESIDENT STUDENTS
The framework of the support scheme
Estonian government has launched strategic initiatives for supporting the internationalisation of the Estonian higher education and research institutions. Under the initiative study opportunities and scholarships are created for non-resident PhD students in the fields of natural and exact sciences, technology and medicine.
Eligibility requirements
õ?ÂThe candidate must reside in a country other than Estonia and must possess a degree that entitles him/her to be admitted to doctoral studies.
õ?ÂThe candidate must not, during the preceding three years, have resided in Estonia for a period exceeding one year. The candidate should not have a research experience of more than four years.
õ?ÂThe candidate must take up residence in Estonia for the period of studies and must complete the degree at the Estonian university to which the grant was released.
õ?ÂThe grant application must be submitted by the host university on behalf of the candidate. Scholarship and funding of research
Funding arrangements
õ?ÂFunds for the tuition in the programme will be imbursed to the host university.
õ?ÂThe student will receive a monthly grant (384 õ,ơ) during the nominal length of studies.
õ?ÂThe student will receive a travel grant for one return trip home in each year of study.
õ?ÂThe student will receive an ad***ional grant to cover the cost of his/her health insurance and the stamp duty payable on residence permit.
õ?ÂThe student will receive a supplementary relocation allowance.
Contact information
If you are interested in applying for a PhD study place in, please contact Archimedes Centre for Academic Mobility.
TUT''s contact: docstudy@ttu.ee