APPLICATION for a PhD SCHOLARSHIP with Wageningen SCHOOL of SOCIAL SCIENCES (WASS)
2010/2011
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1. APPLICANT
(Particulars, Full Name, Nationality, Address, including email address).
HOME INSTITUTE (if applicable)
(Full name and address):
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2. PROJECT TITLE
(if relevant: incl. in the title the name(s) of the country(ies) where the research will be carried out):
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3. SUMMARY OF THE RESEARCH PROJECT (max. 200 words, add word count:)
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4. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT (for question 4a-c, a max. of 1200 words is applicable, add word count:)
a. Scientific significance
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b. Detailed problem definition and research objectives
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c. Methodological design
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d. References (bibliographic) (maximum 1 A4)
5. RELEVANCE AND IMPLEMENTATION (max. 300 words, add word count:)
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6. WORKPLAN AND PUBLICATIONS
a. Detailed work plan for the first period
(max. 200 words, add word count:)
b. A rough work plan for the rest of the period
(max. 100 words, add word count:)
c. Type of publications to be expected
(max. 100 words, add word count:)
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7. INTENDED STARTING DATE
Starting date :
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8. APPLICATION ELSEWHERE
Have you sent/ will you send in this project for application of a scholarship elsewhere?
a) No
b) Yes: please, mention date of application and institution
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9. STRATEGIC CONTRIBUTION to Wageningen School of Social Sciences
a. Strategic contribution to which WASS disciplinary field and/or domain of study?
b. Preference for specific professor/chair group within WASS?
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10. RECOMMENDATION AND REVIEWERS
a. Please, name three possible reviewers for your proposal (indicate name, function, affiliation and email address)
b. Who will write a letter of recommendation? (see format below)
Letter of Recommendation
Name applicant
Name referee
Function
Address
Please, indicate whether the applicant can be expected to complete a dissertation in four years, commenting on keywords such as analytic capacity, perseverance, ability to focus, ability to carry out independent research.
Please, submit this form electronically to wass@wur.nl before 15th October 2010.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. APPLICANT
Candidates must be in the possession of a Master degree (or equivalent). The deadline for completion of the Master Degree (graduation or an official statement of completion of Master Degree requirements) is set at 31st December 2010.
Provide the name, nationality and full address of the PhD candidate.
The following documents must be included as additional documents:
• a CV including date of birth, nationality, academic degrees (place, title and date(s) of graduation), work experience, affiliation / connection to local organisations, title of MSc/MA thesis and a list of publications)
• a copy of academic diplomas (MSc/MA), if not in English or Dutch also include official translations in English
• transcripts of Academic Records (MSc/MA), if not in English or Dutch also include official translations in English
• proof of proficiency in the English language (TOEFL or IELTS certificate)*
• a copy of the candidate’s valid passport
2. PROJECT TITLE
Provide a short but informative project title
3. SUMMARY
Provide a summary of 200 words at maximum. The summary contains the problem definition and objectives and indicates the methodology. This text will be used for further processing in research summaries.
4. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
This is the main body of the project description. Provide a condensed description, with a maximum of 1200 words, excluding the references which may fill 1 A4, and containing at least the following elements:
- scientific significance/ innovative aspects
- research problem, research objective(s) and research questions
- research methodology
- provide references in the usual way for scientific research
5. RELEVANCE AND IMPLEMENTATION
Provide in less than 300 words the relevance of the research subject for society and how results could be implemented. Include here formal linkages with (inter)national policy making groups, NGOs, etc.
6. WORKPLAN AND PUBLICATIONS
a. Detailed work plan for the first period. Indicate the length of the first period and the activities to be performed (including training). (max. 200 words)
b. A rough work plan for the rest of the period. It should be clear that after finalising the thesis (the approval of the supervisor) and submitting it, there is a period of at least 3 months before graduation. (max. 100 words)
c. Type of publications to be expected (max. 100 words)
7. INTENDED STARTING DATE
The starting date can be adjusted to available courses, field work period, etc.
8. APPLICATION ELSEWHERE
Indicate whether you have you sent/are planning to send in this project for application of a scholarship elsewhere. If so, then please indicate the date and institution of application and the phase within the procedure. If your application should pass the second WASS screening, we will contact you to discuss the probabilities of scholarships.
9. STRATEGIC CONTRIBUTION
Provide a short description of the strategic contribution of this research project to the graduate school(s) in which the candidate refers to the disciplines/domains and mission of WASS.
As the PhD projects will ultimately be assigned to a WASS chair group, the applicants’ preference for supervision by a specific professor/chair group of WASS can be stated.
10. RECOMMENDATION AND REVIEWERS
a. The names of three possible reviewers for the project should be mentioned. Please, indicate name, function, affiliation and email address in section 10.
b. Two letters of recommendation should be written, indicating whether you can be expected to complete your dissertation in four years, commenting on keywords such as analytic capacity, perseverance, ability to focus, ability to independent research. One referee should be from outside Wageningen University. Provide their names, background, affiliations and email address in section 10.
Please, have the referees use the form attached.
Questions:
If you have any questions about this form or the procedure, please contact wass@wur.nl .
CHECKLIST FOR WASS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
The application/proposal form (plus annexes) must be submitted by email at the latest on the 15th October 2010 to wass@wur.nl.
Incomplete applications and applications arriving after 9.00 AM on 15th October 2010 will not be taken into consideration.
Checklist of Required Documents and Annexes
A letter of motivation
CV of the candidate, including a list of publications
Photocopy of the passport of the candidate
(necessary for a visa application. Please make sure the passport is valid)
The PhD proposal form
An indication of the costs for fieldwork, research, material and travel
Photocopy of the MSc/MA diploma *
(if not in English or Dutch, include the copies of the original transcripts as well as official translations)
Photocopy of transcripts of MSc/MA records
(if not in English or Dutch, include the copies of the original transcripts as well as official translations)
Two letters of recommendation
TOEFL or IELTS test results**
* Diplomas
The required MSc/MA documentation is necessary for the official evaluation of diplomas: in case a fellowship is awarded, these documents will be sent to NUFFIC for a diploma evaluation. This is part of the process of formally admitting PhD candidates to Wageningen University, as described under Dutch law.
** English requirements
Proof of English proficiency is a prerequisite for entering the PhD Programme of Wageningen University. Only TOEFL or IELTS test results are accepted as such. This means that statements by supervisors or the local institute cannot be accepted. Please note that the TOEFL or IELTS exams must be scheduled well in advance.
TOEFL or IELTS test results are not necessary if the candidate:
• is a national from an Anglophone country
• obtained an MSc degree in an Anglophone country, or the language of instruction was English.
• is an alumnus of Wageningen University or any other Dutch University.
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