PhD Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q.)
HOW TO PARTICIPATE?
Fill in, sign the application for admission to the competition, Enclosure 1 of the call for applications, and send it to the indicated address.
HOW TO SEND THE APPLICATION?
You can send the application, in duplicate, by express courier or registered mail with acknowledgment of receipt.to:
Al Responsabile del Centro di Servizio per la Ricerca
c/o Ufficio Protocollo Università degli Studi della Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”
Piazza Luigi Miraglia - Palazzo Bideri 80138 NAPOLI - ITALY
If in your country a registered e-mail system exists corresponding to the Italian PEC (posta elettronica certificata = certified E-mail), you can send the application from your personal certified e-mail address to our certified e-mail address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. E-mails received from your ordinary e-mail address will not be considered valid, under penalty of exclusion.
IS THERE A DEADLINE?
YES, the application must be sent, under penalty of exclusion, by June 30th2018.
The respect of the deadline is proved by the postmark on the envelope if sent by registered mail with acknowledgment of receipt or express courier or the date on which the application is sent by certified e-mail.
WHAT DO I HAVE TO SEND WITH MY APPLICATION?
You must send all the declarations and the documents indicated in Article 5 of the present call:
- Enclosure 2;
- Enclosure 3 and a copy of qualifications and documents (in English, French, Spanish or Italian);
- A numbered list of qualifications;
- Enclosure 5 request for a one-time contribution (for those not residing in the Campania Region).
DO I HAVE TO PAY A CONTRIBUTION OF PARTICIPATION?
NO, it is not required to pay contributions for the competition.
TO AVOID EXCLUSION, REMEMBER TO :
- Sign the application form;
- Indicate your name, surname, date and place of birth;
- Specify the name of the PhD programme you intend to apply for;
- Indicate your residency address or contact for communications regarding the present competition;
- If not equivalent, encloseequivalence request of the Degree, Enclosure 1a.
IS THERE A RESERVED SELECTION PROCEDURE FOR FOREIGNERS?
Specific access tests and evaluation of qualifications and/or interview methods (SKYPE videoconference) are foreseen.
WHERE CAN I CONSULT THE LIST OF CANDIDATES?
The list will be published on the website of the Department of the PhD Course indicated in Enclosure A.
DO I HAVE TO COME TO ITALY TO TAKE THE TESTS?
NO, you can apply for an online interview by completing Enclosure 4.
IS THERE A FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION?
YES, a one-time contribution is foreseen for those not residing in the Campania Region by completing Enclosure 5 and a gross grant of € 15,343.28 per year.
IS THERE THE POSSIBILITY OF TRAINING IN A FOREIGN UNIVERSITY?
Only if the Academic Board approves. For a foreign study period, the grant increase is € 21.02 per day for a maximum of 18 months.
IF I PASS THE SELECTION, WHAT SHOULD I DO BEFORE I COME TO ITALY IF I AM A CITIZEN OF AN EXTRA-EUROPEAN COUNTRY?
-The certificate of equivalence necessary for obtaining the residence visa to be requested in your country of origin click here http://vistoperitalia.esteri.it/home.aspx ;
-The tax code, at the Italian diplomatic representations in the country of residence, necessary for the opening of a tax and social security position in Italy and for the opening of a bank account for the accreditation of the monthly grant.
IF I PASS THE SELECTION, WHAT SHOULD I DO IN ITALY?
- Pay a contribution (non-university) mandatory with the specific form to be requested at the Centro di Servizio di Ateneo per la Ricerca - University Research Centre for Research (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..);
- Register to the “Gestione separata” – INPS (separate administration of the National Social Security Institution);
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