Research Scholarships for Student Exchange 2012-2013
Objective
To undertake a research project at IAPRI member universities or research institutions
Eligible applicants
Graduate students enrolling at the IAPRI member universities/institutes
Duration
Minimum of 6 months
Number of scholarships
Two scholarships will be awarded
Scholarship amount
- Stipend of 5,000.00 pounds sterling out of which 1,000.00 pounds sterling would be allocated for travel to an IAPRI event to give the presentation
- A lump sum towards air fare to and from the host institutes (no more than 500 pounds per scholarship)
Requirements and Conditions
- Candidates must be a graduate student currently enrolled in one of the IAPRI member universities or institutes
- Candidates must have agreement to be supervised by the professor/researcher at the host/institute which is an IAPRI member
- Candidates must agree to present an oral presentation describing the results of their research at a future IAPRI Symposium
Application documents
- An application form with a recent photograph
- A updated curriculum vitae
- A confirmation letter from the supervisor at the host university/institute on the university/institute letter head stating that she/he is willing to guide the candidate's research project with a reference to the IAPRI Scholarship for Student Exchange 2012-2013
- A detailed research proposal and work schedule signed by the applicant and the supervisor at the university/institute the applicant is currently attending
Application procedure
- An application form is available by clicking on this link
- Required application documents as listed above should be saved or scanned and submitted by emai to the IAPRI Secretary General (marierushton_iapri@another.com)
Selection criteria
Applications will be considered by the IAPRI Scholarship Selection Committee 2012 based on academic achievements and research potential. Scoring will be against
- Significance (address important problems and potential impacts on advancing packaging related knowledge)
- Approach (develop conceptual framework, methods, and analyses appropriate to the aim of the research)
- Scientific and technical merit
- Innovation