Spain : The Basque Institute of Competitiveness offers grants for doctoral students

Orkestra-Basque Institute of Competitiveness (University of Deusto) is offering grants for:

• Students looking to undertake Ph.D. studies within the doctoral program offered by the Basque Institute of Competitiveness and the University of Deusto.

• Postgraduate students at other institutions whose research focus is one of the topics bellow mentioned and who wish to undertake a fellowship at the Basque Institute of Competitiveness, while continuing their studies.

Research Departments:

• Territory, Innovation and Clusters (San Sebastián). (2012RRHHPD – TIC)
• Entrepreneurship (San Sebastián). (2012RRHHPD – ENT)
• Strategy (San Sebastián). (2012RRHHPD – STR)
• Energy (Bilbao). (2012RRHHPD – ENE)

Grants conditions:

• 12.000€ awards for each year doctoral fellowships from one year to up to three years.
• Payment of enrolment fees.
• Job facilities: computer, work facilities, etc.
• Access to funding for attending congresses.

Required Languages: ENGLISH Excellent and SPANISH-Basic
Candidates should apply via email to recruitment@orkestra.deusto.es, including the following information:

• C.V.
• Description of current areas of research developed in thesis (maximum 2 pages)
• Minimum of 3 references (including contact info, email).
• Proof of registration in a doctoral programme, or evidence that you applied for a doctoral programme.

Further Information
Application Deadline : 30 April 2012