INTERNATIONAL PHD SCHOLARSHIPS IN BIOMEDICAL AND GENOMICS

International PhD scholarships in genomics

The Center for Genomics Regulation (CRG) is inviting suitable applications for its PhD scholarship and fellowship 2021.  Thirteen fully funded scholarships for international life sciences PhD students are on offer. International PhD scholarships applicants can choose any of two CRG Supervisors you are most interested in.

Center for Regulation of Genomics Facilities.
The CRG has world class scientific center of excellence in Europe. It’s is a broad training portfolio in our multidisciplinary, international community. Fellows will benefit from an exciting international scientific environment and an integrated training programme, including access to state of the art infrastructure, lectures and seminars, specialised scientific and technological courses, complementary skills training and career development activities, phd symposia and retreats, as well as social activities.  

Eligibility for International PhD scholarship in Genomics

  1. Candidates must have obtained a University Degree and a Masters Degree in biomedical sciences within the European Higher Education System (minimum 300 ECTS) or an equivalent University Degree that allows to start a PhD thesis in the candidate’s home country by October 2021. Candidates who expect to be awarded with such degree by October 2021 are eligible to apply.
  2. Candidates must have an excellent academic record, previous research experience and a strong commitment for scientific research.
  3. International PhD scholarships and fellowship is open to all nationality
    In case of doubts about the eligibility criteria, applicants should contact the Academic Office (academicoffice@crg.eu) prior to submitting an application.

How to Apply for International PhD scholarships in Genomics

  1. All applications must be submitted online. Begin the online application process here
  2. Academic transcripts in Catalan, Spanish or English should also attached
  3. Two reference letters will be automatically requested to the referees proposed by the candidate through the online system.
  4. Applicants should select a maximum of 2 labs in which they would like to work. 
  5. Candidates must ensure that all information is included before the deadline, including the reference letters. Incomplete proposals will not be considered.
  6. Deadline for submission is 15th January, 2021. For any additional information, please check the CRG international PhD scholarship and fellowship website.

2021/2022 Chevening Scholarship Application

2020/2021 Chevening scholarship

The Chevening Scholarship application form for the 2021/2022 academic session is open for Nigerians and the global academic community.

Chevening is the UK Government’s global scholarship programme that offers future leaders the unique opportunity to study in the UK. These scholarships are awarded to outstanding professionals from all over the world to pursue a one-year master’s degree in any subject at any UK university.

2021/2022 Chevening Scholarships open from now until 12:00 (midday) GMT on 3 November 2020.

https://www.chevening.org/scholarship/nigeria/

Recently, recipents of the 2020/2021 Chevening scholars were awarded and would be arriving various UK campuses. The Covid-19 lockdown seems to have caused a delay in their deployment.

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