ICUB Fellowship for Young Researchers

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Scholarship details

Area of study
Science
Country of the Scholarship
Romania
Scholarship Valid Until (Year)
2017
Type of scholarship
Ph.D. scholarship
Scholarship amount given
$1000 - $3000
Type of scholarship administrator
University
Mode of scholarship (Online/Offline)
Offline
Applier's country
Romania
Expenses covered
Tuition fees
Scholarship Contact Details
ICUB, University Of Bucharest 36-46 Bd. M. Kogalniceanu, 5th District, 050107 Bucharest, Romania [email protected]

The Research Institute of the University of Bucharest (ICUB) is a research division of the University of Bucharest and encourages international and interdisciplinary projects, it offers grants and scholarships and is actively engaged in establishing, promoting and encouraging international collaborations among scholars, at all levels.

ICUB offers each year a number of students researchers (max. 5 years since their PhD) in all the areas covered by its four divisions (humanities, social sciences, life sciences and exact sciences).

There will be no deadline. The applications can be submitted throughout the entire academic year. However, applications submitted between January 1 and May 31. All application will be evaluated in the October/November by the panel, and the applications submitted between 1 June and 31 December will be evaluated in the April/May panel.

Candidates within five years from their PhD (at the time of application) who have already proven their ability to work successfully as independent researchers.

Eligibility

Candidates must have no contract with the University of Bucharest. Candidates who have permanent positions in other institutions will have to provide an agreement from their institution stating the support for their research activity as ICUB fellows.

Benefits

Stipend: 2500 lei/ month (= approx. 560 euro, exempt from taxes). Awards may include travel expenses for fellows from abroad (the equivalent of one round air travel economy class) and a living allowance (up to 1200 lei/month).

Fellows will be full members of the institute during their stay in Bucharest, will be able to use the institute’s infrastructure, and will take part in the academic life of ICUB.
Fellows will benefit from logistic support in case they aim to apply for other grants and research programs.
Fellows are expected to organize scientific events (workshops, conferences, symposia, etc.). ICUB will provide technical and logistic support for the organization.

Application

There is no deadline, the applications can be submitted throughout the entire academic year. However, applications submitted between 1 January and 31 May will be evaluated in the October/November panel, and the applications submitted between 1 June and 31 December will be evaluated in the April/May panel.