SCHOLARSHIPS FOR POSTDOCTORAL STUDIES IN GREECE     

ANNOUNCEMENT
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR POSTDOCTORAL STUDIES IN GREECE OFFERED TO
NATIONALS FROM THE BALKANS, EASTERN EUROPE, ASIA AND AFRICA
 

The Ministry of National Education and Religious Affairs, Directorate of International Relations in Education, Section A' of Scholarships, announces that up to five (5) scholarships for people of foreign nationality (foreigners and not of Greek Origin ) from the Balkans, Eastern Europe, Asia and Africa will be offered for Postdoctoral research for three ( 3 ) months in the academic year 2007-2008. Fields of study must be one of those available at Greek Universities
 

A. REQUIREMENTS FOR ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must:
1. Be nationals of one of the following countries: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, FYROM, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Lebanon, Malaysia, Moldova, Montenegro, Pakistan, Russia, Serbia, Syria, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine and Uzbekistan.
2.Hold a doctorate degree (Ph.D.). Their first University degree (BA. / B.Sc.) must be from a foreign University.
3. Have an excellent knowledge of Greek or English or French.
4. Have foreign citizenship.
5. Have never been scholarship holders of the Ministry of National Education.
 

B. DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED
Applicants having the above requirements should submit through the Greek Diplomatic Authorities in their country - or in a neighbouring country in case of absence of a Greek Embassy or Consulate in their country - the following documents :
1. An application form (available from the relevant Greek Diplomatic Authority) duly filled.
2. A curriculum vitae.
3. Transcripts of previous University studies and certified copies of their degrees.
4. An official certificate indicating the excellent knowledge of Greek orEnglish or French.
5. A health certificate signed by a general physician confirming the good health of the applicant.
6. Validated photocopy of the passport.
7. A recent photograph.
8. Programme of planned research and letter of admission to the University (issued by the relevant faculty or faculty professor of the University) for the above mentioned programme.
9. All the documents that certify the candidate’s cooperation with a Greek University will be taken under consideration.

All documents, if not originally in English or French, must be translated into Greek, English or French.
Incomplete, inaccurate, inadequate or illegible application dossiers may lead to disqualification from consideration.
Applicants must submit only certified copies of the originals because the submitted documents will not be returned.

C. SUBMISSION DATE

The submission deadline is the 30th of April 2007. Τhe Greek Diplomatic Authorities will notify the candidates of the results after June 2007.


D. TERMS OF THE SCHOLARSHIP

1) The scholarship begins after the candidate's arrival in Greece, provided that a Greek University or Research Center Professor has accepted to cooperate with him during his postdoctoral research studies.
In every case, the candidate is responsible for the commencement of his scholarship by providing the required documentation indicating his acceptance for postdoctoral research.
2) The candidates must notify one month in advance about the exact date of their arrival in Greece and the number of their passport, plus the date of issue, so that all the necessary arrangements concerning student VISA could be made by the Ministry of Education before their arrival in Greece. A tourist visa cannot be changed into student visa in Greece; that’s why candidates are advised not to come to Greece without having previously secured a student visa.
3) The holder of the scholarship will be deprived of his scholarship in any of the following cases. If :
a) A false statement has been made on his application dossier.
b) He does not comply with the terms and conditions of the scholarship.
c) He holds a scholarship from another source.
d) He leaves Greece -regardless of the reason- without having informed the Ministry of Education in writing prior to his departure.


E. DURATION OF THE SCHOLARSHIP

The duration of the postdoctoral scholarship is three months.
F. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
All scholarships provide:
a. 800 Euro for initial expenses.
b. Stay permit dues.
d. Free medical care in public hospitals in case of emergency.
e. A monthly allowance of 700 Euro.
No support is provided for transportation, conferences, seminars, symposia or research activities.
No additional assistance is provided for the spouse or others dependants of the scholarship holder.
- The scholarship holders are not permitted to undertake paid employment of any kind, as they are expected to devote themselves fully to their studies.
- The scholarship will be withheld for periods spent outside Greece.

G. OBLIGATIONS OF THE SCHOLARS

On their arrival in Greece, students are obliged to present themselves to the Ministry of Education, receive their file and settle all formalities, concerning their medical assurance and financial provisions from the Ministry.
The Ministry is not authorized to provide boarding facilities ( lodging facilities/ meals in University Campus etc. ).

The postdoctoral scholar must submit a report of his research to the Ministry of Education after the end of the programme.


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