The Asia-Pacific Space Cooperation Organization is pleased to make an announcement for Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Program 2020 on Space Technology and its` Applications (DOCSTA) and MASTA 2020 Programme on Space Technology Applications (MASTA) on following research directions at the Beihang University of China.
Beihang University was founded in 1952, considered to be one of the top four engineering research universities in Beijing, with an emphasis on aeronautical and astronautical engineering, but also covering diverse fields in the natural sciences, high technology, economics, management, the liberal arts, law, philosophy, foreign languages, and education.
Research directions:
- Satellite Communications and Global Navigation Satellite System (SC&GNSS)
- Remote Sensing and Geo-information System (RS&GIS)
- Space Law and Policy
- Space Science and Environment
Period: MASTA 1 year 9 months, DOCSTA 3-4 years
Grants:
- Tuition fee for 2 years
- Free accommodation (not including subsidies cost, such as water and electricity)
- Living allowance (3000 RMB per month for MASTA, 3500 RMB per month for DOCSTA)
- Medical insurance only for accident and hospitalization treatment
- Round-trip air ticket (only one time)
Requirements:
- Shall be citizen of Mongolia
- Shall be under age of 35 years for MASTA and 40 years for DOCSTA by 1 March 2020
- Shall have some professional experiences of working at least 2 years in space technology industry or research institutes
- Shall have Bachelor or Master degree of relevant discipline (Natural science or telecommunications engineer) of accredited universities of Mongolian or other countries government
- Expected to have good command of Enlgish and the ability to take courses in English
- Supposed to have research background in relevant areas
- Must have 3.0 GPA or above
Application documents:
- Application Form (https://studyinchina.csc.edu.cn)
- Diploma/Certificate (notarized photocopy or original one)
- Two Recommendation Letters (at least 2 from Professor or Academic Expert)
- Reference letter of current employer
- Study plan
- List of research papers
- Certificate of English proficiency
- Photocopy of Physical Examination Form and the Report on Blood Examination
- Photocopy of First Page of Passport
Selection procedures:
The Applicant will be invited to the first interview to be provided by the Communications and Information Technology Authority and materials of only potential interviewers will be sent to the Asia-Pacific Space Cooperation Organization. The final interview will be held by online and last decision on the selection will made by the Asia-Pacific Space Cooperation Organization and Beihang University.
Submission deadline: 20 February 2020
Contacts: Ms. Ariuntuul P
Room 100, Foreign Relations Division of the CITA, Central Post Office
Phone: 329236, 99283868
Email: foreignrelation@cita.gov.mn