UNESCO/IUPAC Postgraduate Course in Polymer Science

organized by the Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, v.v.i. in Prague

Basic Information

Postgraduate Course in Polymer Science under the auspices and support of UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) and IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) has been organized in our Institute since 1996. Over the years, about more than 100 young researchers from different countries participated in UNESCO/IUPAC Courses (see archive) and contributed to a number of scientific projects.
View the list of publications authored or co-authored by Course participants together with researchers from IMC.
The Course begins on October 1 every year and lasts ten months. The program is open to young researchers who obtained their degrees (MS, PhD or equivalent) in the corresponding field of science not more than five years ago. The applicants should be under 35, preferably under 30.
The participant of the UNESCO/IUPAC Course joins a current research project led by an experienced supervisor from the Institute (for research program of the Institute, see http://www.imc.cas.cz). Preliminary contact with the potential supervisor is recommended. The participant is obliged to attend a series of lectures on various topics of polymer science given by Institute specialists.
Graduates can follow on their studies in Czech Republic as PhD students at Charles University, Institute of Chemical Technology or other in collaboration with laboratories of the Institute.
The official language of the Course is English; hence, good command of English is a necessary condition for admittance.
The participants receive monthly scholarship of 8 000 CZK.
In addition, the Institute offers free accommodation in an Academy hotel (see Hotel Mazanka).
The Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic covers the basic health insurance. The Institute cannot contribute to any travel expenses. The fees for Czech visa, however, will be reimbursed.
The Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry AS CR is opening the 14^th year of UNESCO/IUPAC Course in Polymer Science. The course will start on October 1, 2009 and will last 10 months, until July 31, 2010. The application deadline is February 20, 2009.
If you are interested, please apply.