[Czech Republic] Kohn Doctoral Scholarship at Masaryk University Brno
One of the strongest trends in the world of higher education today is the move to increased cooperation across national borders. Of particular importance in this respect is the need for young scientists and scholars to gain experience and undertake research at universities outside their own countries.In order to promote international cooperation in these fields, Masaryk University has established the Kohn Doctoral Scholarship programme. The scholarships are named after Pavel Kohn, the former owner of much of the property where the new Bohunice campus of the university is situated.
Who can apply?
Kohn Doctoral Scholarships are open to citizens of the United States of America and of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Applicants must be currently enrolled in doctoral degree programmes. The scholarships are intended to allow their recipients to carry out their studies or do research at Masaryk University and to contribute to the activities of the departments where they are received. They cover all fields of teaching and research at the university.
What does a Kohn Doctoral Scholarship cover?
The scholarships have a value of 10,000 Kc per month, and are awarded for periods of from three to ten months, depending on the nature of the research or studies that the applicant wishes to pursue. Scholarship holders are exempt from tuition fees. Accommodation, to be paid for by the scholarship recipients, is available in double rooms at the university halls of residence. Travel costs and health insurance are also the responsibility of the scholarship winners.
Applying for a Kohn Doctoral Scholarship
The application deadline for the scholarships is 15 November 2006.The selection of successful candidates will be made by the Rector of Masaryk University and confirmed by the heirs of Pavel Kohn. The results of the selection process will be made public without unreasonable delay.
For information on Masaryk University, go to its English-language Website at http://ois.muni.cz. From there it is easy to obtain detailed information about the individual faculties and departments, the fields of study they specialize in, and the courses they offer. Application forms for the Kohn Doctoral Scholarships can be found at http://ois.muni.cz. Should you require any further information, please get in touch with the Office for International Studies of Masaryk University at ois@czs.muni.cz.
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