The FIG Foundation is a non-profit organization that was established in 2006 by the International Federation of Surveyors (FIG) with the aim of supporting the education and professional development of surveyors and related professionals worldwide. The 2023 FIG Foundation PhD Scholarships are an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking to pursue a doctoral degree in all disciplines.
The foundation’s Ph.D. scholarship program is designed to encourage high-quality research in surveying and related fields and to support outstanding students pursuing their doctoral studies. The scholarship is open to applicants from all parts of the world who have been admitted to a doctoral program in a recognized university.
To be eligible for the 2023 FIG Foundation PhD Scholarships, applicants must have completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field with excellent academic performance. They must also have been admitted to a doctoral program in a recognized university and have a well-defined research proposal that aligns with the foundation’s goals and objectives.
The application process for the 2023 FIG Foundation PhD Scholarships is highly competitive, and candidates are assessed based on their academic performance and research proposal. The selection process is conducted by a panel of experts appointed by the FIG Foundation, and successful applicants are notified in July of each year.
In addition to the financial support provided by the scholarship, recipients are also offered the opportunity to attend FIG conferences and other events, where they can network with professionals in their field and gain exposure to the latest research and developments.
Overall, the 2023 FIG Foundation PhD Scholarships are an excellent opportunity for outstanding students to pursue their doctoral studies in all fields and to contribute to the advancement of the profession. The scholarship provides financial support, networking opportunities, and access to the latest research, making it a highly sought-after opportunity among surveying professionals worldwide.
Scholarship Summary
- Level of Study: Ph.D. degree
- Institution(s): FIG Foundation
- Study in: USA
- Courses Offered: All Subjects
- Deadline: 1 June 2023
Scholarship Benefits
This scholarship is partially funded.
Eligible Nationalities:
The Scholarship is open to international students from low-middle-income countries.
Eligibility Criteria for 2023 FIG Foundation PhD Scholarships
Applicants shall:
- be studying for a Ph.D. degree and registered solely in a surveying/geomatics academic program that teaches surveying[1] in a country listed by the World Bank as a low-income, lower-middle, or upper-middle-income economy[2],
- have had a paper accepted by a peer-reviewed international journal based on their doctoral research project; applicants should be the lead author, and the paper should be co-authored with their supervisor,
- should not have submitted their final thesis at the application deadline.
How to Apply for 2023 FIG Foundation PhD Scholarships
Applicants should submit the following set of documents in English as a single file in PDF format on A4 size paper using 25 mm (1” margins). Each item should begin on a new page. Ensure that you adhere to the requirements above to avoid disqualification, and also make sure that all the following required documents are correctly filled in and included in your application.
- A completed checklist. This checklist is provided at the end of this document and you should use this to check that all documents are included in your application and also include the checklist in your submission. Note that if one item on the checklist is missing or disqualifies the candidate, the application is unlikely to be considered.
- A cover sheet showing the candidate’s personal details and those of his/her institution.
- A brief description and argument as to how the applicant’s academic program addresses the “teaches surveying and graduates surveyors” component of Qualification Criterion 1 above. Provide web links to program descriptions, course outlines, and details of courses.
- A 200-word abstract. This should be written in terms understandable to the layperson; similar to a press release and which the FIG Foundation could actually use as a press release in the event of a successful application.
- A one-page research proposal as per the template below on A4 size paper. Note that the one-page limit will be strictly enforced; material that extends beyond one page will be deleted.
- For the paper accepted by a peer-reviewed international journal based on their doctoral research project, provide a copy of the paper that was re-submitted to the journal after corrections have been completed, or submit the published paper.
- A letter from the editor of the journal indicating that the paper has been accepted and that the necessary corrections have been completed satisfactorily.
- The journal’s referees’ reports for the paper.
- A list of peer-reviewed journal publications over the last 6 years using the International Journal of GIS (IJGIS) reference list format. Use the following headings: Peer Reviewed Journal Papers, Peer Reviewed Conference Papers, Non- Peer Reviewed Conference Papers, Non-Peer Reviewed Journal Papers, Books, Book Chapters, etc. See Notes for Authors on the IJGIS website.
- A list of research funding obtained over the past 5 years, indicating which grants are peer-reviewed or not.
- A description of research compliance, the research account, and activity auditing structures and processes in their institution. For example, if a scientist spends money inappropriately, are there structures in place to refund the granting agency? Provide the names and web addresses of the administrative departments and official organization descriptions dealing with research compliance.
- A description of the structures and processes in their institution that pertain to research ethics, in particular ethics relating to research involving human subjects, if that is relevant to the grant application. Provide the names and web addresses of the administrative departments and official organization descriptions dealing with research compliance.
- A budget indicating how the funds will be spent and a one-page justification of the budget. Note that as a general rule, equipment will not be funded. Travel to FIG Conferences to present results and tuition fees may be included in the budget. Per diems for field work will not be funded, but reasonable actual field work costs are refundable.
- A brief letter from the applicant’s Ph.D. supervisor indicating that they have read this document, that they confirm that the applicant has viewed the videos on How to Write Grant Proposals to the FIG Foundation and that they have read the applicant’s proposal and recommend (or not) that the FIG Foundation Board of Directors consider the proposal.
- For transparency purposes, successful proposals, grantees’ final reports, and progress reports on their activities and use of funds will be published on the Foundation web page, and perhaps elsewhere, where appropriate. Please indicate your consent or otherwise for your proposal(s) and reports to be published. Grantees should provide compelling reasons for these documents not to be published.
- In a separate PDF document, provide a comprehensive academic CV. Seek advice on what constitutes an academic CV.
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