2013 Masters and PhD Scholarships in Optics and Photonics at Masdar Institute of Science and Technology in UAE

Scholarship Description:

2013 Masters and PhD Scholarships in Optics and Photonics at Masdar Institute of Science and Technology in UAE is open for . The scholarship allows level program(s) in the field of taught at . The deadline of the scholarship is .

Master and Doctoral Programs in Microsystems Engineering at Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi in UAE

Study Subject(s): Students interested in pursuing research in the following areas of photonics:
Silicon photonics and integrated optics;
Electronic-photonic integrated circuits; on-chip optical interconnects;
Optical sensors;
Chalcogenide glass-based infrared light emitting devices;
Thin film SiGe solar cells;
Chalcogenide glass-based infrared light emitting devices.
Course Level: Master’s and PhD
Scholarship Provider: Masdar Institute of Science and Technology
Scholarship can be taken at: UAE

Eligibility:

-Undergraduate degree in engineering or physics for MSc scholarship;
- Masters degree for PhD scholarship;
-Open for applicants from all parts of the world. No application fee.

Scholarship Open for International Students: International Students can apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship Description: Microsystems Engineering program at Masdar Institute of Science and Technology inAbu Dhabiinvites applications for Masters and PhD program from students interested in research in the following areas of photonics:+ Silicon photonics and integrated optics; Electronic-photonic integrated circuits; on-chip optical interconnects; III-V photonics; Optical sensors; Chalcogenide glass-based infrared light emitting devices; Fiber Optics; Tunable lasers. Graduate students can work on design, fabrication, and/or characterization, regarding on their preferences. Masdar Institute is an independent, not-for-profit, research driven, graduate institution. It is developed in cooperation with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the USA to follow the standards for research and education similar to MIT. The institute is located in Abu Dhabiin Masdar City, a carbon neutral and a zero waste sustainable city to be powered solely by alternative energy. During their Masters and PhD studies, students are taking classes and pursuing research in their selected field. A thesis is submitted at the end of the program. While peers and faculty represent over 30 different nationalities, all instruction is conducted in English. The institute is working with local accreditation entities to launch its PhD program as early as January 2013.

 What does it cover? All students will have the following benefits: Scholarships/research assistantships, providing full financial support, including all tuition fees, medical insurance, housing, travel expenses, laptops and cost of living allowances;

Application requirements:
- GRE quantitative score of at least 700;
- TOEFL score of at least 91 or academic IELTS score of at least 6.5;
- statement of objectives;+ 3 references;
- Research proposal (for PhD applicants).

How to Apply: The mode of applying is electronically.

Scholarship Application Deadline: May 31, 2013

Further Scholarship Information and Application

Degree Level:

2013 Masters and PhD Scholarships in Optics and Photonics at Masdar Institute of Science and Technology in UAE is available to undertake level programs at .

Available Subjects:

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.