Joint Laurea Magistralis in Physics

ICTP cooperates with the University of Trieste's Faculty of Sciences in providing physics education to graduate students from developing countries. This international study programme for the "Laurea Magistralis Interateneo" (Universities of Trieste and Udine) in physics, includes curricula in:

• microphysics and condensed matter physics
• theoretical physics
• astrophysics and cosmology; Earth and environmental physics

The Laurea Magistralis degree can be compared to an advanced master in physics or in astrophysics in the Anglo-Saxon system, or to the last two years of the New European Educational System as fixed by the Bologna-Sorbonne agreement.

Purpose of the Programme

The Programme covers two academic years and is designed to provide young promising students in physics from developing countries with graduate training suitable for pursuing teaching and research in physics.

The Courses

A short description of the different curricula of the "Laurea Magistralis Interateneo" may be found at the link below.

http://physics.units.it/didattica03/ICTPuniv.php

Courses are held in English and each are followed by an examination. A course on Italian language will be organized during the first year. After having passed all exams, participants prepare and defend a dissertation. Upon successful completion of the entire study plan, the students will obtain the "Laurea Magistralis" from the University of Trieste. The participants may also be required to take part in ongoing activities of ICTP.

Qualifications and Scholarships

• The Programme is open to young, qualified graduates from all countries that are members of the United Nations, UNESCO or IAEA.
• The minimum qualification for applicants is a degree equivalent to an M.Sc. (or an exceptionally good B.Sc.) in physics. The selection of candidates will be based on their university record and academic recommendations.
• Fluency in both spoken and written English is required.
• In 2012 a limited number of scholarships will be awarded to students from developing countries. Each scholarship consists of 800 Euro per month, plus a travel grant, insurance and tuition fees.

Application

Applicants should fax or mail the following documents:

• The application form (PDF or Word format) completed in dark legible print, whether handwritten or typed. All sections of the form MUST be completed.
• A transcript of academic records and a copy of the highest university degree, with authorized English translations of the same and legalization by the candidate's local authorities.
• Certificates or documents, certifying the student's ability in English.

Furthermore, each applicant should have two letters of recommendation, from senior scientists familiar with his/her work, sent directly to ICTP in separate sealed envelops. The recommendation forms are included in the application form (see above).

All applications and recommendation letters should be addressed to:

ICTP - TRIL Programme
The Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics
Strada Costiera 11,
34151 Trieste (Italy)
Fax: +39 040 2240558
e-mail: itlabs@ictp.it

Deadline: 31 May 2012.