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CONICYT Master and PhD Study Abroad Scholarships for Chilean Students, 2014

"CONICYT Master and PhD Study Abroad Scholarships"


"CONICYT Master and PhD Study Abroad Scholarships"The National Commission for Scientific and Technological Research (CONICYT) launches tender for awarding scholarships, hereinafter referred Doctoral scholarships Abroad scholarships CHILE, CALL 2014 – Chilean / as and foreign / as with permanent residency in Chile, to start or continue studies leading to the award of the academic degree of Doctor of excellence in institutions abroad. This scholarship aims to form advanced human capital in all areas of knowledge, in any country except Chile, for graduates, on his return to Chile, apply the acquired knowledge and contribute to the scientific, academic, economic, social and cultural development.

Study Subjects and Level:

Scholarships are provided in all areas of knowledge except finance masters degree programs on Business (MBE), MBA, Finance and Law (LLM) related to commerce, taxation or corporate law. The Scholarships are obtainable for studying master and PhD degree at any institution of excellence in the world except in Chile.

Eligibility:

  • The scholarship is aimed at Chilean / as and foreign / as with permanent residency in Chile, which have the following requirements.
  • Owning the degree of Bachelor / a (in the case of racing with a duration of at least eight semesters) and / or Professional Qualification (in the case of racing with a duration of ten semesters or more).
  • Possess academic excellence, proving at least one of the following requirements:
  • Earned a top five finishes at or GPA (5.0) of a maximum of seven (7.0) or its equivalent, for obtaining his Bachelor’s and / or professional degree;
  • Be within the top 30% of his class graduation degree or undergraduate.
  • Meet accepted / herself to be a student / regulate in any of the programs listed in paragraph 4.2 of the bankruptcy bases.
  • Continue or begin doctoral studies at the dates specified in the terms and according to the information at the time of application.

Scholarship Open for:

These Study Abroad scholarships are open for Chilean citizens and for foreigner with permanent residence in Chile.

Scholarship Duration:

The duration of benefits Fellowship will be annual, renewable basis up to a maximum of four (4) years from the entry of the fellow-curricular and subject to the academic performance of it / a. If an application is not filed in these terms, will be declared “Out of bases.

Scholarship Value:

Summary benefits associated with doctoral and master studies:

  • tuition and fees after discounts and waivers granted by foreign universities are considered
  • Round trip Air ticket, economy class, for the scholar, his/her spouse and children, if appropriate.
  • A monthly allowance for the scholar during the program of study (renewable each year) for a maximum of 2 (two) or 4 (four) years for master and PhD studies correspondently.
  • An additional 10% of the monthly allowance for the accompanying spouse.
  • An additional 5% of the monthly allowance for any accompanying child under 18 years old.
  • A one-time allowance to cover settlement and relocation expenses.
  • A yearly allowance for books and/or materials.
  • A yearly health allowance (can be used for the family).
  • Extension of monthly allowance for the concept of maternal leave (pregnancy) up to 4 (four) months.
  • Associated language course benefits (pre academic courses) up to six months.

Selection Criteria:

PhD and masters applicants will judged on the basis of following criteria:

  • Academic background
  • Academic and/or other professional experience: Teaching experience, Research activities and Recommendation letters
  • Study objectives including Coherence and clarity of interest and Paying back to the country
  • Quality of graduate program; graduate program contribution to Academic / Professional development of an applicant as well as its contribution to the development of the country
  • Master applicants will also be judged on the basis of Level, quality and trajectory of foreign institution and its related study program

Notification:

Applicants will be notified by by letter or e-mail.

How to Apply? The applying mode is online.

Application Deadline:

Close paper filing period: Monday 17 March 2013, 14:00 hrs. (Chilean continental time). Closing of Online application period: Wednesday April 16 2013, 13:00 hrs. (Chilean continental time). Close receipt of letters of recommendation (online applications only): Wednesday April 16 2013, 13:00 hrs. (Chilean continental time).

For further information: CONICYT Master and PhD Study Abroad Scholarships

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