UNU-WIDER PhD Research Internship Programme 2011-12,

Scholarships Funding The UNU-WIDER Ph.D. Research Internship Programme aims to provide PhD (doctorate program) students enrolled in universities and similar research institutions the opportunity to utilize the resources and facilities available at the UNU-WIDER for their PhD thesis research to produce a suitable paper for publication in the Research Paper series and elsewhere to work jointly with UNU-WIDER researchers in areas of mutual interest.

Details Selection criteria:

Scholarships Funding Applicants must
(A) are currently enrolled into the PhD program.
(B) has shown the ability to conduct research in a developing country or transition. Candidates working in other social sciences that apply but it must be remembered that the UNU-WIDER is an economic institution-focused.
(C) is fluent in spoken and written English.
(D) have good skills of quantitative analysis and statistics.

The Scholarships Funding criteria for selection (desirable)
Preference will be given to applicants
(A) who live or work in developing countries or transition.
(B) research topics related to the current program UNU-WIDER's.
(C) who are willing to work jointly with UNU-WIDER researchers for mutual benefit.
(D) which is in the final stages of their PhD.

Scholarships Funding Selection Procedure Details
1. Applications will usually be closed on 30 September each year.
2. Short-listed applicants will be asked to contact interested / relevant UNU-WIDER researchers to work outside the revised research proposal and research timetable. Only those supported by UNU-WIDER researchers should be considered for final selection.
3. final selection must be made in mid-November, with consideration of office space issues, gender balance, regional coverage, and relevance to UNU-WIDER project today.
4. short-listed applicants will be notified of the final decision in late November.
5. Applicant selected must confirm their decision to accept the offer of UNU-WIDER's 15 December. http://www.callforpapersinfo.com

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The Scholarships Funding selected interns are expected to
(A) spend 2-3 months in Helsinki and return to their home institution afterwards.
(B) to pursue research on the topic agreed.
(C) contribute to the activities of UNU-WIDER-related research.
(D) gave a seminar on the results of their research.
(E) complete one or more research report (s).
(F) recognize the support of UNU-WIDER in their thesis, report, or paper if necessary.
(G) provide research assistance by 30% of their time (about 1.5 days per week), if necessary. This is subject to prior discussion with UNU-WIDER researchers responsible (s).

The Scholarships Funding selected internship
(A) receive supervision in their research fields.
(B) have access to research facilities and computing UNU-WIDER.
(C) equipped with office space (most likely together).
(D) provided travel grants, travel and accident insurance, and monthly pocket money of EUR 1300 to cover the cost of living in Helsinki for the duration of their internship. Health insurance must be arranged personally by the candidate. This Scholarships Funding program does not include costs associated with dependents.

Application Deadline:
Application Deadline 30 September 2011

Further details:
For more information about these scholarships please visit the link below.

http://www.wider.unu.edu/opportunities/en_GB/phd-internships/