PhD Call For Applications 2008 - Computer Science / Engineering, Institute for Advanced Studies Lucca, Italy

MT is an international graduate school that promotes cutting-edge research in areas with clear practical relevance, contributing to form international professional elites for business and institutions.
Research and teaching programs at IMT focus on institutional and technological change, the role of organizations and markets in economic systems, the analysis of complex systems in social sciences, computer science and engineering. IMT aims to recruit students with high potential in a fast-moving global environment where research institutes and universities compete to attract resources and human capital. To do so, IMT uses international selection standards and seeks candidates from all around the globe.

The IMT community is the result of a vibrant interaction of students and scholars, building upon the campus system and residential services provided by the Lucca Foundation for Higher Education and Research.

PhD Courses are held in English and student curricula and performance is continually assessed through rigorous evaluation processes.

PhD program in Computer Science and Engineering

The doctoral Program aims to prepare researchers and professionals with broad training in the foundations of informatics as well as applications to a variety of cutting-edge systems and disciplines. The frontiers of informatics are influencing the paths of other disciplines as well as ordinary life, and are the target of active research on the international scene.

Research doctors may work in universities and research centers. They may also take on professional roles and high-profile tasks and responsibilities in both the private and public sectors.

Deadline: December 7th , 2007

15 positions and scholarships
15 students - > no tuition fees + free access to IMT Canteen + A laptop computer assigned for all the PhD period
8 -> full grants (annual grant amounts +/- 10.560EUR gross)
8 -> free accommodation

Undergraduate students can apply if they obtain their degree not later than: January 20th, 2008

Online applications only at: www.imtlucca.it

Info: phdapplications@imtlucca.it
+39 0583 4326561

IMT is a graduate school founded by:
- LUISS Guido Carli, Rome
- Politecnico di Milano
- Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies
- University of Pisa
- Lucca Foundation for Higher Education and Research