2015 United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) PhD Researcher Programme

• The PhD Research Programme will be located in Madrid, Spain, at UNWTO headquarters, working with the SDT Programme.
• Successful candidates will be sponsored for a period of 12 months and are expected to work under the supervision of the Director of the SDT programme and/or another staff member in the programme.
• Appropriate logistics (i.e., first-hand access to meetings and UN processes; internal access to all UNWTO documents and database and other relevant industry data and processes; own office space, computer and internet accessibility) will be made available.

• Applicants must be enrolled in doctoral studies and be external collaborative PhD students, but should not be in their final year of study.
• The lump sum should be used to finance the one year stay abroad in Madrid and should not be used for tuition or other fees related to the PhD degree.
• The successful candidate must have excellent written and spoken English.
• Applicants must be computer literate in Windows 7, Microsoft Office 2010 software,Internet and emerging Web tools,and should be able to operate standard office equipment (e.g. scanner, photocopier, etc.); experience with data management software is an asset; have a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have the ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs.
• Applicants must have academic background in international affairs, sustainable development, international and/or development economics, aviation and transportation management, environmental affairs or related fields.
• The successful PhD candidate shall conduct himself/herself at all times in a manner befitting his/her status as a holder of a UNWTO research grant. Any serious infringement
  of this general rule may lead, after consultation with the authorities concerned, to the
  termination of the research.
• Applicants must possess a medical certificate indicating that he/she is in good health and able to undertake the research programme.
• The researcher shall be in possession of a major global medical insurance coverage to be paid by him/her.
• The UNWTO is not in any way committed to employ the researcher upon completion of
  UNWTO research.
• The researcher shall be responsible for all matters pertaining to his/her stay in Madrid.
  PROPOSAL EVALUATION:
  PhD research applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
• Linkages between original PhD study and UNWTO research subjects
• Scientific benefit of the PhD research project for UNWTO, conferences and official
  publications
• Completeness of application
• Fulfillment of general conditions

• Curriculum vitae that includes your contact details
• 1-2 page motivation letter
• Linkages between PhD study and UNWTO research
• Academic transcripts
• Letter of support from PhD supervisor
• All applications must be written in English Applications will only be accepted if completed and according to application requirements.
• Applications should be submitted via email to the following address: [email protected]

For More Information:

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