Vacant Ph.D.-scholarships at the IT University in Copenhagen ============================================================ The IT University in Copenhagen now invites applications for 6 Ph.D.-scholarships within the following four areas: Software Development; Internet Technologies; Multi-Media Technologies; and Design, Communication, and Media. In addition, the IT University is seeking one Ph.D.-student in the company-based project "Fertimorph." The full announcement, further information, and application forms can be downloaded from the web-page at http://www.itu.dk/phd. Deadline for applications is September 7th, 1999. If you have any questions to the application form or the Ph.D.-studies in general, you are welcome to send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yours sincerely, Henrik Reif Andersen Associate Professor and Ph.D. Advisor at the IT University [EMAIL PROTECTED] ================= The IT University in Copenhagen is a new university formed by the Danish government for the increase and improvement of research and education in information technology in the Copenhagen area. Studies are at graduate level (Master and Ph.D.) and cover aspects of information technology ranging from natural and technical sciences to arts and business perspectives. September 1st 1999 the first 150 students are starting on the Master's programs. The aim is that in five years, 800 students will start every year. A Ph.D.-program at ITU is 3 or 4 years dependent on the educational level of the student. For students having an education equivalent to a Danish 5-years Master's degree, Ph.D.-studies will be 3 years. For students having an equivalent of 4 years of Danish university studies, the Ph.D.-program is 4 years. After two years, the succesful completion of a qualifying examination will lead to a degree in Master of Science in Information Technology. The scholarship is approximately monthly 18,000 DKK (approx. $2500 taxable) for students on the 3 year program. For students on the 4 year program the scholarship is approximately monthly 11,000 DKK (approx. $1500 taxable) the first 2 years with a possible increment from a personal stipend (Danish SU) if the student qualify. The conditions in the remaining two years correspond to the 3 year program. Students on the 3 year program, and students that have passed the qualifying examination will be employed according to the relevant agreements of November 25th, 1997 between the Ministry of Finance and AC. To be awarded a scholarship requires enrollment as a Ph.D.-student. The Ph.D.-scholarships must be applied for on the application form available at www.itu.dk. The application should be attached documentation for previous studies and degrees, a brief CV, copies of publications or theses, and a proposed research program. Contact to a prospective supervisor prior to application is encouraged via e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] or phone +45 3816 8888. Applications with enclosures must be received in two copies at the IT University no later than 12 pm, September 7th, 1999.
