We are announcing to all interested candidates that the Government of the Republic of Italy will grant applicants from Montenegro 27 months of scholarships in order to support cooperation in the fields of culture, science and technology, as well as the spread of the Italian language. Scholarships in the amount of 900 euros per month are awarded for a period of 6 or 9 months, and 3 months for learning Italian language and culture.
For candidates from Montenegro, scholarships will be awarded in the following areas: maritime science, biology, physics, cultural goods, engineering. Within these areas, it can apply for:
Specialist / master studies (2 ° ciclo),
High studies in music and art (AFAM),
Research Ph.D.,
Educational and research programs in cooperation with the National Center for Research (CNR - Centro Nazionale delle Ricerche), or with another state university, museum or archival institution,
Advanced courses in Italian language and culture (lasting 3 months).
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
To have an appropriate degree for enrollment in selected studies,
They know Italian well, at least at B2 level (CEFR, with appropriate certification). In order to enroll in studies that are fully in English, knowledge of the Italian language is not required; B2 level is required at the level B2 (CEFR, accompanied by a corresponding certificate with a scholarship application). For enrollment in courses in Italian language and culture, the candidate must enclose a certificate of language knowledge at level A2 (CEFR, accompanied by a corresponding confirmation).
For scholarships for specialist / master's studies (2 ° ciclo), high studies in the field of music and art (AFAM) and for courses in Italian language and culture, applicants who have not more than 28 years on the day of the expiration of the competition can apply; for doctorates, candidates who have not more than 30 years on the day of the expiration of the competition; for educational and research programs in cooperation with Italian institutions, candidates who have no more than 40 years on the day of the expiration of the competition.
Interested candidates should apply exclusively online by filling in the appropriate form on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy: https://studyinitaly.esteri.it
Before completing the application, applicants must first register, in order to get their user name and password on the website https://studyinitaly.esteri.it/registrazione
Online applications can be submitted no later than April 30, 2018, until 14:00 (Italian time).
Information on the conditions for competition will also be published on the website of the Embassy of Italy: http://www.ambpodgorica.esteri.it/Ambasciata_Podgorica
For any additional clarifications and information, interested candidates can contact the contact telephone at the Embassy of Italy in Podgorica: (020) 234 664.
