PhD positions with scholarship

PhD in Statistics – Bocconi University, Milano.
Call for applications for PhD student scholarships

Within the Doctoral School at Bocconi University, the four-years Ph.D. program in Statistics gives a solid grounding for high level research in Universities and international research institutions. Students acquire a deep methodological preparation and specialized skills, through the first and second year courses. The third and forth years are entirely devoted to research. Multidisciplinary interchange with other graduate programs in Bocconi’s PhD school is encouraged. The program includes monographic courses held by visiting professors. Students scholarships and dedicated funds for research and traveling are available.

The Ph.D. in Statistics is designed for highly motivated students who wish to undertake first rate research careers in theoretical or applied Probability and Statistics. Career opportunities also include central banks, governments and international organizations, and financial institutions.

Highly qualified and motivated students with M.Sc. degrees in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, as well as other quantitatively-oriented fields, are encouraged to apply for admission. Applicants should hold or be on their way to hold a graduate degree or equivalent.

The Bocconi PhD School offers a minimum number of 4 student positions with scholarship for the PhD in Statistics and further positions with scholarship or tuition waiver are available. Visit www.unibocconi.eu/admissionphd for all information.

* Applications are due by January 15, 2014. *

For more information about the program, its courses and the admission procedures, please feel free to contact Prof. Sonia Petrone (sonia.petrone@unibocconi.it) or visit our website www.unibocconi.eu/phdstatistics

PhD School
Bocconi University