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Summary
| Duration: | 33 - 36 months |
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| Quota: | max. 15 |
| Application deadline: | May |
| Benefits summary: | Monthly allowance (€ 1000) |
Last update: 18 October 2011
Description
The Vienna PhD School of Informatics involves an intense period of supervised study and research, culminating in the submission of a thesis. The duration of the PhD School is three years. The degree is awarded to candidates who, through original investigation, make a distinct and significant contribution to knowledge in their field of specialisation.
TU Vienna aims at positioning this PhD School of Informatics at a high level of excellence within the international community. The vision is to increase both the quality and the quantity of excellent young researchers in the field of informatics.
The PhD school intends to generate scientists who...
- have broad knowledge and expertise in the domain (breadth) as well as contribute to the development of the sciences (depth) through autonomous research
- gain new scientific insight and present this comprehensively
- gain the ability to solve complex scientific problems in both fundamental and applied research at a high international level according to accepted scientific standards.
Eligibility
- Evidence of interest in the course and research programme
- Understanding of the demands of postgraduate study
- Adequate English language qualifications
Duration
Duration of the PhD School is three years.
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
- Scholarship of EUR 1000 per month to cover the cost of living; travel expenses for e.g. attending conferences or summer schools will also be covered, upon approval.
- No tuition fees have to be paid by these holders of scholarships.
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Additional information
Scholarships for the Vienna PhD School of Informatics are available for Austrian as well as international students. Students working at TU Vienna are encouraged to apply, up to a defined number. However, they are excluded from funding.
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