PhD scholarships – Bocconi University, Milano

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 of Bocconi’s PhD school is encouraged. The program includes monographic courses held by visiting professors from the most prestigious Universities and research institutions. 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 PhD School offers a maximum number of 12 student positions for the PhD in Statistics, with and without scholarship. Visit
www.unibocconi.eu/admissionphd for all information.
Applications are due by January 31th, 2014.
For more information about the program, its courses and the admission procedures, please feel free to contact our Program Assistant at infophd@unibocconi.it or visit our website www.unibocconi.eu/phdstatistics