Ph.D. Fellowships for Women Scientists in Italy 2022

The call for applications is open for 2022 doctoral scholarships for women scientists in Italy. The Fellowships for Women in Science is managed generously by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) and is offered in partnership with host institutes in developing countries. Do well to apply.

The overall objective of the SIDA Fellowship for women 2022 is to contribute to the emergence of a new generation of female science and technology leaders and to promote their effective participation in the scientific and technological development of their countries.

About Ph.D. Fellowships for Women Scientists

The specific objectives of the scholarship program are:

To improve access to educational and training opportunities in science and technology for young and talented women graduates from STLCs.
To increase the scientific productivity and creativity of women scientists in STLCs.
To empower a new generation of talented women to assume a leadership role in science and technology.
To encourage women scientists to contribute to the sustainable development of their home countries.
To enable women scientists from the South to collaborate and network on a regional and international level.

Candidates can choose between two study programs:

A full-time fellowship (maximum 4 years funding), where the research is undertaken entirely at a host institute in another developing country in the South.
A sandwich fellowship, where the candidate must be a registered Ph.D. student in her home country and undertakes part of her studies at a host institute in another developing country. The sandwich fellowship is awarded for a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 3 research visits at the host institute. The minimum duration of the first visit is 6 months. The total number of months spent at the host institute cannot exceed 20 months. The funding period cannot exceed 4 years. OWSD particularly encourages candidates to consider the sandwich option, which allows them to earn the Ph.D. in their home country while accessing specialist researchers and equipment abroad, at the host institute.

Level / Field of Study

The Fellowships for Women in Science is open to pursuing a P.h.D degree and available in the following fields: Agricultural Sciences; Astronomy, Space and Earth Sciences; Biological Systems and Organisms; Chemical Sciences; Computing and Information Technology; Engineering Sciences; Mathematical Sciences; Medical and Health Sciences; Neurosciences; Physics; Structural, Cell, and Molecular Biology.

Host Nationality

The SIDA Fellowship for women is hosted in Italy.

There are other Italian Scholarships available for International students in 2022.

You can utilize these scholarship opportunities to solve most of your academic problems. Check out other scholarships you can apply for in 2021 to study in Europe, Africa, Asia, America, etc.

Eligible Nationality

The Fellowships for Women in Science is open to Multiple Region (Please refer to the official website for details.)

Aside from this SIDA Fellowship for women 2022, there are other scholarships available to international students to study abroad. You can check our scholarship by country to access all scholarships available.

Scholarship Worth

The OWSD fellowship covers:

A monthly allowance to cover basic living expenses such as accommodation and meals while in the host country
A special allowance to attend international conferences during the period of the fellowship
A return ticket from the home country to the host institute for the agreed research period
Visa expenses
Annual medical insurance contribution
The opportunity to attend regional science communications workshops, on a competitive basis
Study fees (including tuition and registration fees) in agreement with the chosen host institute which is also expected to contribute

Eligibility For The SIDA Fellowship for women

Candidates must confirm that they intend to return to their home country as soon as possible after the completion of the fellowship.
The list of eligible countries can be found OWSD’s on the official website.
Eligible scientific fields:
Eligible academic qualification: The minimum qualification is an MSc degree in one of the above-listed study fields.

Eligible host institutes

Host institutes must be located in a developing country in the South (not the candidate’s home country)
A list of recommended institutes can be found on their official website
Other institutes will also be considered if they demonstrate appropriate resources and expertise.
Candidates should identify a host institute outside their home country. They can identify a further two host institutes if desired.
Candidates who are already on-site in the host country will not usually be considered eligible.

How To Apply For The SIDA Fellowship for women

OWSD urges eligible applicants to begin a collection of all requested documents as soon as possible; It may take weeks for all relevant letters to be received.

Ph.D. research proposal outline
- Candidates must submit a Ph.D. research proposal outline (max 2.000 words) which should be a summarized description of the Ph.D. research proposal.
- Guidelines for writing a good research proposal outline are available on their official website.
- Candidates are invited to study carefully these guidelines and ensure that their proposal is well structured and clear. The project proposal is given particular attention to the selection.
Degree certificates and transcripts
- Candidates must submit copies of:
  - all university degree certificates; and
  - all university-issued transcripts, indicating all courses and grades.
Curriculum Vitae
- Candidates must submit their complete CV (including a list of publications, if available).
Preliminary acceptance letter
Candidates must submit a preliminary acceptance letter from at least one host institute.
- The letter must be signed by the head of the department or by the postgraduate studies coordinator.
- The study starting date on the preliminary acceptance letter must be the year following the application
- The sample is available on its official website and must be used for the preparation of this document.
Letter of commitment
Candidates must submit a letter of commitment from the prospective host supervisor confirming that the host institute has the resources (e.g. bench fees, laboratory equipment) required to undertake the project.
- The letter should also describe why the host institute is appropriate for the subject of study and confirm the supervisor’s interest in working with the candidate.
- Guidelines for letter drafting are available on their official website.
Reference letters
- Candidates must submit two reference letters from senior scientists familiar with their work.
  - Guidelines for reference letter drafting are available on their official website.
  - For SANDWICH candidates only: please note that the home Ph.D. supervisor cannot be one of the two referees.
Passport
- Candidates must submit a scanned copy of the passport page, which contains personal details (photo, document number etc).
Candidates applying for a SANDWICH study scheme must, in addition, submit also the following documents
- Registration and No objection certificate
  - Sandwich candidates must submit the Registration and No objection certificate prepared by the home institute confirming that the candidate is a Ph.D. registered student and that there is no objection to her studying at the chosen host institute abroad.
  - The certificate template can be downloaded from their official website and must be completed and signed by the head/director of the home institute.
Supporting statement from home supervisor
- Sandwich candidates must submit a supporting statement, prepared and signed by the home supervisor on letter-headed paper. The supervisor should:
  - state that he/she is willing to support the candidate undertaking part of her studies at the host institute abroad; and
  - describe how the research visit abroad will impact/benefit the candidate’s research project.

Application Deadline For SIDA Fellowship for women

The deadline for the application SIDA Fellowship for women is May 30, annually. After which further applications will not be considered.

Scholarship Link

For more information and application on the SIDA Fellowship for women 2022. Click on the link below:

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Conclusion

The call for applications is open for 2022 doctoral scholarships for women scientists Italy.

The Ph.D. Fellowships for Women in Science are worth a lot of exposure and money.

Apply if you are eligible.