The University of Pavia and the Institute of the Right to University Studies (EDiSU) offer Committee for International Cooperation and Development-CICOPS Scholarships for 2025 to promote international cooperation with developing countries. These scholarships enable visiting scholars from developing countries to stay at the University of Pavia for a period ranging from 4 to 12 weeks, fostering research collaboration and mobility.

Key Details and Dates

• Application Deadline: May 31, 2024
• Result Announcement Dates: June 30, 2024
• Important Dates: Periods of stay: January 13 – July 20, 2025; September 8 – December 21, 2025
• Funding Type: Scholarship
• Host Institution: University of Pavia and EDiSU
• Eligible Countries: Low, lower-middle, and upper-middle-income economies
• Eligible Gender: Male/Female
• Target Group: Junior and senior members of universities in developing countries, major research centers, and international organizations
• Field: Development studies
• Study Level: Open to scholars not enrolled in a PhD or Postgraduate Course at an Italian University
• Number of Opportunities: 6 scholarships available
• Host Country: Italy

Benefits and Financial Aids

You can benefit from the CICOPS Scholarships for 2025 as follows:

• Travel, meals, and accommodation expenses are covered
• Health insurance policy provided
• Contribution of €150 per week (gross)
• Invitation letter for visa request and visa issuance support
• Return flight ticket (economy class) provided
• University accommodation arranged
• Meal card for University canteens
• Access to necessary facilities for study and research activities

Eligibility Criteria

All candidates should meet the following criteria:

• Must have at least two years of teaching experience or activity within international organizations
• Scholarships are open to junior and senior members of universities in developing countries, major research centers, and international organizations with an interest in development studies
• Applicants enrolled in a PhD or Postgraduate Course at an Italian University are not eligible.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae in European format with a list of publications (file named Surname_Name_CV)
• Invitation letter from the professor or researcher with whom the applicant intends to collaborate (file named Surname_Name_Letter)

Note: Applications without correctly named documents will not be acceptable.

Selection Process

The following is the selection process for the CICOPS Scholarships for 2025:

• A selection committee comprised of the President of CICOPS and two members designated by the Rector will evaluate all the applications
• Criteria include the scientific relevance of the proposed project, the candidate’s Curriculum Vitae, and the fair distribution of grants.
• Preference goes to applicants from lower-income economies, universities with a Cooperation Agreement with the University of Pavia, or those introduced by certain honorary consuls.
• A Committee will decide by June 30, 2024

How to Apply?

• Fill out the online application form available on the CICOPS website by May 31, 2024
• Attach the required documents named as specified.
• Only apply once you have received the acceptance letter from your contact Professor at the University of Pavia.
• Confirm acceptance of the scholarship within 20 days of receipt of email communication.

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Please visit the official website of CICOPS Scholarships if you need any further specific information or review the FAQs.

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