- Worldwide
- Institute for Advanced Studies, Vienna
- University of Vienna
- WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business)
Summary
| Duration: | Not specified |
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| Quota: | (up to) Five scholarships per academic year |
| Application deadline: | July 1st |
| Benefits summary: | Monthly allowance (€ 1800) |
Last update: 18 October 2011
Description
Scholarship for PhD students of Finance in Austria.
Eligibility
- Able to demonstrate analytical/mathemactical skills
- Good knowledge of English
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test. More information
Benefits
Monthly allowance: EUR 1800,- (after deducting insurance, tax, etc. it is about 1300 Euros)
Application information
During the online application procedure you have to provide the following information:
- Personal data
- Academic background
- English competence: e.g.
- TOEFL (code number 9618): paper based at least 600 points; computer based at least 250points; internet based at least 100 points,
- IELTS: at least 7.0 points and not older than 2 years,
- CAE,
- or another proof of your English competence.
- Proof of aptitude: e.g.
- GMAT,
- GRE (code number 9618),
- or another proof of your analytical skills.
- Reference letters:
- For a complete application at least two reference letters have to be provided. In the online tool you specify only the contact details (name and email) of the persons who are willing to provide reference letters.
- Reference letters must be sent by email by the person who writes the letter. Reference letters must be received before the application deadline.
- Uploads: You also have to upload the following documents in PDF format:
- curriculum vitae,
- self-statement of purpose,
- degree certificates,
- official transcripts,
- GRE, TOEFL, GMAT, IELTS scores or other proofs of your analytical skills and/or English knowledge.
The size of an uploaded file must not be larger than 2MB. We strongly recommend to merge all documents into one PDF-file (not more than 2MB large), and to use low resolution when scanning documents.
All evidence specified in the list above must be provided! If any of these items is missing the application is incomplete and will not be considered! The sole responsibility for submitting a complete application rests on the applicant!
Documents issued in a language other than German or English must be submitted accompanied by a certified translation. The German or English translations must be done by a certified, court-approved translator, officially recognized by the issuing country.
Upon request you must be able to provide us with all the original documents within one week.
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Additional information
You can apply if you haven't yet finished your graduate studies, however, you should be confident to finish your graduate studies until June.
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