Looking to study in New Zealand from 2022? The M.Sc. drug discovery and development scholarship presents an opportunity to go there.
What’s the value of this award?
This M.Sc. drug discovery and development scholarship is worth $15,000 paid toward tuition fees.
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Can I know more about this scholarship?
i. The M.Sc. drug discovery and development scholarship is provided by Ferrier Research Institute, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand.
iii. This scholarship is available for international students to study M.Sc. drug discovery and development at Victoria University of Wellington.
iii. The scholarship duration is one year.
iv. The M.Sc. drug development scholarship is awarded every year. Unless there is no suitable candidate for this scholarship in a given year.
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Which programs are covered?
Postgraduate, Masters by coursework in drug discovery and development.
Which nationalities are eligible?
Open to international students from all countries.
Who can apply?
To be eligible and considered for this scholarship, you must:
- be an international student (i.e. you do not have New Zealand citizenship or residency).
- have an undergraduate degree in Chemistry or a relevant life science subject such as Biochemistry, Biomedical Science, Pharmacy, Pharmacology or other relevant subject, with an average of at least a B+ in 300-level Chemistry.
- be intending to enrol in a taught Master’s programme (Master of Drug Discovery and Development) at Victoria University of Wellington.
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How do I apply?
First, here are the documents you will need to apply for this scholarship:
- A CV;
- A letter of motivation;
- Degree certificates;
- Copies of academic transcripts;
- Two referee reports (at least one from an academic/research supervisor of the candidate).
Applicants for this scholarship are required to submit their applications by email to [email protected],
Criteria for selecting successful candidates
Selection criteria for this M.Sc. drug discovery and development scholarship include:
- academic performance;
- publications and/or conference proceedings;
- referee reports, and
- any other tangible demonstration of academic or research ability.
When’s the deadline?
Application closes 15 January of each year. Please refer to their website for more information.
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