The ICTP is offering outstanding mathematicians from developing countries, a Maths Postdoctoral Opportunity to do research in Italy.
The fellowships have 12-month duration with a possible extension for a further 12 months; the initial period will be 1 September 2018 – 31 August 2019.
For more than 50 years, the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) has been a driving force behind global efforts to advance scientific expertise in the developing world.
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Applicants whose first language is not English are usually required to provide evidence of proficiency in English at the higher level required by the University.
Scholarship Description
- Applications Deadline: 07th January, 2018
- Course Level: Fellowships are available to pursue postdoctoral programme.
- Study Subject: Fellowships are awarded in the field of Mathematics.
- Nationality: Developing Countries
- Number of Scholarships: Numbers not given.
- Scholarship can be taken in Italy
Eligibility for the Scholarship
Eligible Countries: Applicants from Developing countries (including Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda) are eligible to apply for this fellowship.
Entrance Requirements: Postdoctoral Fellowships are intended for young mathematicians with a strong research record. Fellows must have completed a Ph.D. in mathematics prior to the start of their fellowship. Women are particularly encouraged to apply. The fellowships have 12-month duration with a possible extension for a further 12 months; the initial period will be 1 September 2018 – 31 August 2019.
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Preference will be given to candidates who: 1) will benefit most from the time spent at ICTP in pursuit of their own research, using the ICTP facilities and participating in ICTP activities; and 2) will interact with local scientists and visitors and will contribute to the intellectual vitality of the Centre.
English Language Requirements: Adequate proficiency in English language is required.
How to Apply
Candidates must apply using the online application. Candidates are required to arrange for the submission of three letters of recommendation by established researchers.
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Successful candidates might be offered a Shiing-Shen Chern Senior Post-Doctoral Fellowship. The Fellowship, named after Shiing-Chern, has especially attractive terms with a total possible tenure of 3+2 years.