2008/09 Admission dates:

Extended deadline for applications:

Applications due by the 25th September 2008

Selection by the 29th September 2008

Registration until the 3rd October 2008

Applications are open until July 14th, 2008, with at least two selection phases:

• 1st selection phase

  Applications due by the 30th April 2008.

  Selection expected by the 9th of May.

• 2nd selection phase

  Applications due by the 14th July 2008.

  Selection expected by the 25th of July.

How to apply to MAP-i?

To apply for admission to MAP-i, read the following instructions carefully and make certain that you have met all requirements when you submit your application.

• Submit a Statement of Purpose (in English).

Prepare a concise one or two page essay that describes your primary areas of interest in research, your related experiences, and your objective in pursuing a PhD degree at MAP-i. Your essay should be specific in describing your interests and motivations. When describing your research interests, you should explain why you think they are important areas of study and why you are particularly well-suited to pursuing them.

• Submit your current Resume (curriculum vitae).

Outline your education, research experience, work experience, publications, scholarships awarded, prizes and honors received, society memberships, and any other extracurricular activities. Include information about your fluency in written and spoken English.

• Submit one transcript for each university degree mentioned in your resume. Please provide transcript of grades also and transcripts of any certificate of English proficiency, such as TOEFL, IELTS or Cambridge Proficiency examination.

If you do not have a certificate of English proficiency, please mention in your Resume your experience with the language.

• Submit three letters of recommendation.

Recommenders should know you relatively well and be able to evaluate the quality of your previous work. At least two should be from faculty or recent employers. Letters should be sent directly to us by email (mapi@map.edu.pt) by the recommenders. Paper recommendations will not be accepted.

Letters of recommendation are due by the 5th of May (1st selection phase) and 20th of July (2nd selection phase).

Where to send to the required documents?

Applications should be sent by regular mail to

MAP-i Scientific Committee

a/c Alexandra Ferreira

Departamento de Ciência de Computadores

Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade do Porto

Rua do Campo Alegre, 1021

4169-007 Porto

PORTUGAL

Alternatively, they may be submitted by email (to mapi@map.edu.pt) or fax (+351 220402950).

When submitting your application, please include a cover letter detailing all documents you are sending.

Grants:

The MAP-i program expects to have once more a number of academic and industrial grants, granted by FCT (The Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology).

Applications for a MAP-i grant must be made no later than 30th April, 2008 (New Deadline: 15/June/2008). Write in your submission letter that you are applying also for a research grant from the program.

Other opportunities for grants: to maximize your opportunities you can also:

• Apply for FCT PhD grants directly to FCT. The contest is open, usually, during May and June. You need to have a resident permit if you are not a EU citizen.
• Apply for a CMU-Portugal PhD grant. In this case you are advised to apply with CMU (ECE and CS Departments) and indicate in your statement of purpose your intent to be also connected with MAP-i.

Students from MAP-i with CMU-Portugal grants will be co-advised by faculty at CMU and at MAP-i, will spend 2 years at CMU and 2 years at one of the MAP Universities, and will be entitled to dual PhD degrees from CMU and MAP universities.

• Apply for a project research grant. We will shortly provide a list of these proposals.

Please visit section on *Fees and financial support* for a more detailed description on research grant opportunities and application.

Questions and further inquires should be directed to mapi@map.edu.pt.