Fully Funded 2021 KAIST International Student Scholarship: (Deadline 28 May 2021)

Details

General Information about the Programme

• Postgraduate courses for young professionals from developing countries
• Internationally recognised Master’s and PhD degree
• Duration: 12–24 months for Master (depending on the particular institution) and 42 months for PhD
• Includes German Universities and Universities of Applied Sciences
• Support of selected programmes with a variety of scholarships (including German language courses)
• Funded by the BMZ (Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development), but admission also open to self-financed participants or students financed through government or other sources Academic year 2022/2023

Prerequisites and Requirements

• Is currently working either for a public authority or a state or private company in a developing country and, as such, is engaged in the planning and execution of directives and projects with emphasis on development policies having a bearing on technological, economic or social areas.
• Holds a Bachelor’s degree (normally four years) in a related subject.
• Has completed an academic degree with far above average results (upper third) and at least two years of related professional experience after the first degree (bachelor) at the time of application.
• His/her academic degrees should normally be no more than six years old.
  

  Language Skills:

  • For study courses in German (scholarship includes a preparatory 6-month German language course in Germany): Successful passing of the language examination DSH 2 or TestDaF 4 before the start of the study course. Therefore, a minimum German language level of B1 at the time of application is a requirement, that needs to be proven by providing a current certificate.
  • Note: It is not possible to pass the required German language courses (DSH or TestDaF) without any previous basic knowledge in the German language (at least B1 Level), even with the preceding six-month intensive course in Germany. Passing the language test is a formal prerequisite for matriculation at the respective German university.
  • For courses in English: IELTS (Band 6) certificate or TOEFL (minimum score: 550 paper based, 213 computer based, 80 internet based)
  • Note: Some courses may expect a different level. For detailed information see the relevant course description on the following pages.

  Proof of current and past work situation:

  All applicants must submit proof of at least two years of professional work experience and
  state their current work situation at the time of application. It is required to submit the
  following proof:

  • Certificate(s) of employment that include the exact position and period of employment;
  • a letter of reference from the employer(s), ideally guaranteeing re-employment after completion of the postgraduate course in Germany.

  Statement of Motivation:

  Applicants must submit a statement of motivation explaining why they are interested in
  attending a particular postgraduate course with reference to their current employment. They
  further should describe their development-related motivation and how they intend to make
  full use of their scholarship and education by taking on social responsibility later in their careers
  and for their home countries.

  IMPORTANT: When applying for more than one postgraduate course (maximum 3 courses),
  you have to submit one motivation letter explaining why you are applying for these specific
  courses and why you chose that priority.

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This scholarship rewards international students commencing an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification who have received academic merit in their studies.

Value of the scholarship

The scholarship offers a reduction of between 15% and 30% of the tuition fee for the minimum standard duration of the scholars chosen undergraduate or postgraduate degree.

Commencing an undergraduate qualification

• Year 12 overseas student with a minimum ATAR equivalent of 80 for a 15% scholarship.
• Year 12 overseas student with a minimum ATAR equivalent of 90 for a 30% scholarship.

Commencing a postgraduate qualification

• Grade point average (GPA) of minimum 5.0/7 or equivalent to receive a 15% scholarship.
• Grade point average (GPA) of minimum 6.0/7 or equivalent to receive a 30% scholarship
  

  The scholarship has the following conditions

  • Available for students commencing in the period between 2021-2025;
  • Available for commencing direct-entry international undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students, including those who are required to undertake a Pre-Enrolment English Program (PEP) prior to their degree commencement;
  • A minimum GPA score;
  • Open to citizens of any country (except Australia and New Zealand);
  • Available for study in any discipline (exceptions apply).

  To be eligible for this scholarship you must

  • Have a University of Adelaide offer or admission (full or conditional) as a full-fee paying international student.

  Exclusions

  The following applicants are not eligible to receive these scholarships:

  • Current University of Adelaide students who are transferring from one program to another prior to successful completion of their program of study (internal transfers);
  • Students who are recipients of a scholarship covering above 50% of tuition fees awarded by a recognised scholarship awarding body such as a government ministry or department;
  • Applicants for Masters by Research or PhD programs.
  • Applicants for certain programs; see the scholarship terms and conditions  for a list of excluded degrees.

  Terms and conditions of the scholarship

  For a full list of terms and conditions, please download a copy of the scholarship terms and conditions .

  How to apply for the scholarship

  It is not necessary to apply for the 2021-2025 University of Adelaide Higher Education Scholarship because this scholarship will be automatically awarded to students who meet the eligibility requirements. No separate Scholarship application form is required. Scholarship recipients will be confirmed at the point of acceptance.

  Scholarship closing dates

  Scholarships are open throughout the year but applicants are encouraged to finalise their admissions process as early as possible to allow enough time for them to apply for a visa and prepare for their studies.

  For more information

  Please your University of Adelaide Regional Manager or visit an authorized University of Adelaide agent representative.

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Learn how to properly write a scientific paper, based on international standards, and effectively make a presentation to submit proposals for funding

About this course

In this communications course, you will learn how to properly write a paper in English, cite references and give attributions. You will also learn how to choose research topics and write proposals for research funding.

It is increasingly important that new scholars and students become familiar with, and abide by the international standard when writing papers, submitting them for publication, dealing with editors, and applying for funding. Above all, knowing how to conduct a clear English presentation is an essential requirement for research papers being accepted.

In this course, along with learning best practices for writing a paper, you will also learn about “conventions and protocols” of international academia and the cultural differences between East and West.

What you’ll learn

• How to write papers in English
• Best practices for making presentations in English
• Experiences and advice on scientific research
• Benefits of taking part in an academic community

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An Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree (EMJMD), is a prestigious, integrated, international study programme, jointly delivered by an international consortium of higher education institutions.

These Masters programmes accept students from all nationalities; they offer 2-year scholarships to study at prestigious European Universities!

In 2020, 176 students from across ASEAN were awarded an Erasmus Scholarship for Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Degree (EMJMD)!

If you would like to know more about the EMJMDs please have a look at our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).

The EMJMD Catalogue displays the masters offering Erasmus Mundus funded scholarships in the academic year 2020-2021.

Most consortia require applications to be submitted between October and January, for courses starting the following academic year.

Students can apply to a maximum of three different programmes. Students and potential scholars/guest lecturers should contact directly the relevant consortium for more information on courses and application procedures. Do notice that when you apply, some data is shared with the Agency and treated according to the following privacy statement.

Below you can search through the EMJMDs by field of study, country, universities or other participating organisations, year of intake, ECTS credits (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) and year of selection (this refers to the year in which the EMJMD was selected for funding). It is possible to choose multiple entries for the universities, the year of the start of term and the year of selection.

Clicking on the acronym will open the website of the master course. Clicking on the title of the course will bring you to the Erasmus+ Project Results Platform. The platform describes the EMJMDs in detail and is constantly updated by the universities.

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Acquiring good academic research and writing skills early on is essential for your success both at university and in your professional life.

This course aims:

• to give you an understanding of the conventions of academic writing in English and to teach you the components and benefits of what is called process writing.
• to help you to put together your own “toolbox” of academic writing skills, as well as to give you a chance to test out these tools and to reflect on your own development as a writer.
• to encourage reflection on discipline specific conventions; although the course deals with generic skills, you will be able to apply these generic skills to meet the particular needs of your own discipline
  

  The course consists of four modules:

  1. Writing in English at university: An introduction
  2. Structuring your text and conveying your argument
  3. Using sources in academic writing
  4. The writer’s toolbox: Editing and proofreading

  Lund University was founded in 1666 and has for a number of years been ranked among the world’s top 100 universities. The University has 47 700 students and 7 500 staff based in Lund, Sweden. Lund University unites tradition with a modern, dynamic, and highly international profile. With eight different faculties and numerous research centres and specialized institutes, Lund is the strongest research university in Sweden and one of Scandinavia’s largest institutions for education and research. The university annually attracts a large number of international students and offers a wide range of courses and programmes taught in English.

  In addition, International Institute for Industrial Environmental Economics (IIIEE) is part of the university and works to advance strategies for sustainable solutions through cutting edge interdisciplinary research, high-quality innovative education, and effective communication and strong partnerships.

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lovak government scholarships have long been a part of Slovakia’s official development assistance, which itself is a programme and project activity of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs within the international community. Act No. 392/2015 Coll. on Development Cooperation and on amendment of certain acts and Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Sport Decree No. 50/2016 defining the details of awarding government scholarships entered into force on 1 January 2016. The Slovak government adopted the Medium-Term Strategy for Development Cooperation of the Slovak Republic for 2019-2023Slovak government scholarships include awarding the Slovak government scholarship to persons with Slovaks Living Abroad status. Award of such scholarships has become a part of state policy supporting Slovaks Living Abroad, which has developed gradually over time, with the adoption of Act No. 474/2005 Coll. on Slovaks Living Abroad and on amendment of certain acts, the establishment of the Office for Slovaks Living Abroad.

The deadline for submission of online application form (available on the website: www.vladnestipendia.sk – the webpage will be active from 26 March, 2021), for the Government scholarships of the SR for the academic year 2021/2022 is 30 May, 2021.
REGULATION (EU) 2016/679 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation)

Related Documents

•  List of the Government Scholarships of the SR 2021/2022 (xls, 64 kB)
•  Information on Curent Financial Terms 2021/2022 (doc, 42 kB)
•  Decree of the Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Sport of the Slovak Republic (pdf, 128.14 kB)
•  Act No. 392/2015 Act on Development Cooperation and amending certain acts (docx, 28.93 kB)

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A $5,000 Scholarship for international and domestic students enrolled full-time in a Masters or PhD in the Department of Mechanical Engineering.

The Scholarship was established in 1994 and was financed by the commercial activity of the Energy and Fuels Research Unit.

The main purpose of the Scholarship is to encourage research into sustainable and efficient thermal processes in New Zealand.

How to apply

Please read the regulations carefully to be sure you are eligible to apply. Then click on the “Apply now” button and complete the online application form. We recommend you check the form early in case a reference or endorsement is required to support your application, and to familiarise yourself with the form. All sections (including request sections) must be completed by the closing date, which is midnight on the specified date (unless stated otherwise). We recommend you do not have two different scholarship applications open within the same browser.

Outcomes are determined by a selection committee and are usually notified around six weeks after the closing date.

Help and support

You can find answers to your questions about scholarships, awards and prizes on the University’s online help and support centre, AskAuckland.

If you can’t find the answer to your question, contact our Student Support Team.

• For questions about a particular scholarship, award or prize, please include the exact name.
• For scholarships or awards closing within the next three days, please mark your enquiry as urgent.

Technical issues or errors

• For technical issues or errors, the most common fix is to clear your internet browser cache. Then try again.
• If this doesn’t resolve the issue, please send a screen shot of the page showing the error message or issue, and any details you can, to our Student Support Team.

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NUCB Undergraduate School regularly sends students abroad to encourage self-development and internationality based on the following rational: ‘The time when students used to spend their student life in 1 country, studying in 1 language and in 1 campus is over.’ The reality in today’s world is that one is unable to grasp the essence by just staying in their country of origin. However, facing this existence and knowing the current situation of this world by going abroad will enable you to expand your perspectives and mindset by learning new cultures and values.

In order to support the students and to alleviate some of the incurred costs, NUCB Undergraduate School offers scholarships to students who successfully pass all the requirements.

Outgoing Programs

International Exchange & Double Degree Programs

*Under the partnership agreement, students will only pay their regular tuition fees at NUCB Undergraduate School and are exempted from paying the tuition fee at the partner school.

Summer Program

*Tuition fees of the summer program will differ depending on the partner school. Summer programs’ tuition fees will be exempted for certain partner schools depending on the partnership agreement; in which case, students will not receive the scholarship for the tuition fees.

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The MA Industrial Design International Bursaries of £16,450 is available to 1 international student accepted on the MA Industrial Design course at Central Saint Martins.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the MA Industrial Design International Bursaries students must be:

• Considered an international student for tuition fee purposes AND
• Accepted on the extended full-time MA Industrial Design course at Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London, starting in September 2021

About

The MA Industrial Design International Bursaries is provided by the Product Ceramic and Industrial Design programme to encourage and support applicants to MA Industrial Design at Central Saint Martins.

The scholarship will be assessed on the basis of financial need and academic merit. It will provide a contribution towards course tuition fees for the first year of the course.

Applications are welcome from those who are in financial hardship and those who will benefit from postgraduate studies to realise their full potential.

Apply

Applications for this scholarship must be made by filling in an online application form. More information provided in the guidance notes:

• The MA Industrial Design International Bursaries Guidance Notes 2021-22 (PDF 570KB)

Closing date: Friday 18 June 2021

Receiving payment

The bursary will provide a contribution towards tuition fees for the first year of the course.

Tuition fees will be paid directly from the award into the University’s Tuition Fees account.

Help

If you need help, please contact scholarshipapplications@arts.ac.uk

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Our option of various loans and scholarships are available for deserving students so that quality university education is accessible to all. Come join us and reward yourself!

Be one of our MMU Scholarship students, and graduate with flying colours

For further inquiries contact us as listed below:

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Duration of contract: 1 year with possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and performance. 

ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT

As the only specialized organization with the mandate to support educational policy, planning and management, the UNESCO International Institute for Educational Planning (IIEP) plays a unique role within the United Nations system. IIEP was established in 1963 as an integral part of UNESCO. It supports ministries of education around the world and other key actors to plan and manage education systems through its programmes of training, technical assistance, policy research and knowledge sharing.

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

Under the overall authority of the Director of the UNESCO IIEP, this position is located in the Corporate Services Unit in Paris, and reports to the Finance and Administrative Officer. The Information, Communications and Technology Officer ensures the continuity of IT services provided to users and anticipates changes. The incumbent gives strategic and technical support; recommends transformation projects of information technology systems, implements them in collaboration with other teams, and assumes the position of “business partner” to the different units. The ICT Officer has the following duties and responsibilities:

(a) Recommend IT strategy and coordination systems:

• Act as Focal Point on the Information Technology and Services Committee, in monitoring information technology and information systems and developing recommendations to Management to support the overall IT strategy of  IIEP
• Lead the writing of the IT blueprint.  Hold regular exchanges with Team Leaders and demonstrate a willingness to understand the dynamics and strategy of the Institute to provide a scalable and adapted approach
• Perform needs assessment for new IT applications and modifications to existing ones and makes sure related policies are followed
• Act as the guarantor of compliance with UNESCO IT standards. Through frequent contact with the IT unit (KMI) in UNESCO headquarters, the ICT Officer will provide access to the tools of the Organization.
• Develop, where appropriate, an outsourcing policy or call for service from external contractors.

(b)  Manage the IT infrastructure in all three IIEP Offices located in Paris, Dakar and Buenos Aires. Services provided include:

• Assuring that all Offices have a properly sized and up to date IT infrastructure (Internet connections, networking, Wi-Fi, computers, storage and firewalls) to provide a secure and productive working environment for Staff.
• Ensuring good connectivity between all three Offices including site-to-site VPNs to allow seamless access to all internal IIEP and UNESCO HQ resources.
• Establishing and implementing baselines for computing equipment to give end-users a common experience across all Offices.
• Enhancing mobility and teleworking of all staff through individual VPN clients.
• Enhancing security of infrastructure and networks.

c) Provide Support and technical improvements:

• The incumbent is responsible for the smooth running of computer and telecommunications systems and ensuring users get maximum benefits from them.
• Planning in coordination with Division of Knowledge Management & Information Systems (KMI) at UNESCO headquarters, the roll-out of new functionalities, applications, services, systems upgrades and implementing IT infrastructure changes; installing systems, network components, hardware and software Implementing configuration management, updates, assuring stability, and resilience of all internal IT services.
• Monitoring and maintaining computer systems and networks.
• Assisting to set up systems and resolving issues.
• Troubleshooting system and network problems and diagnosing and solving hardware or software faults
• Providing support, including procedural documentation and relevant reports.
• Supervising the IT unit in the installation of systems and applications, and in providing technical support.
• Selecting the telecommunications and internet providers
  

  ORGANIZATIONAL SETTING

  (d) Web site development and administration:

  •  Responsible for web related projects of the Institute, especially on e-learning and collaboration tools.
  • Designing, installing and configuring websites and related applications. Defining test scenarios and coordinating all relevant levels of tests. This activity may involve development of modifications or extensions to the core applications.
  • Being responsible for change management activities, including communication and data migration.

  (e) Activities and budget of the IT unit:

  • Manages the work of an ICT Associate Officer and IT Technical Assistant in Paris, and will be the second-level supervisor of any IT assistants in the other IIEP offices.
  • Proposes the organizational and technical developments of the Unit, and business developments based on new technologies in coordination with KMI at UNESCO headquarters. The incumbent must be sensitive to the management of costs and not neglect the technical and functional qualities of the proposed solutions.
  • Implements tools and processes for monitoring the operating costs of the computer systems, including telecommunications, and implements processes to optimize and simplify tasks.
  • Proposes the unit’s operating budget and is responsible for its management. The ICT Officer is a Project Officer, and a technical expert, who undertakes cost analysis, studies return on investment, and is responsible for the cost-recovery plan.

  COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)

  Teamwork (C)Building partnerships (M)Leading and empowering others (M)Making quality decisions (M)Managing performance (M)Results focus (C)Strategic thinking (M)Driving and managing change (M)

  REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  Education

  • An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in social sciences, Information and Communication Technology or a related field.
  • A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

  Work Experience

  • Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible relevant professional experience in the field of ICT, of which preferably 3 years acquired at international level.
  • Experience in delivering training to end users and experience with e-learning platforms.

  Skills and Competencies

  • VMWare, Microsoft Active Directory, Windows Server, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Office
  • Advanced knowledge of Linux (CentOS), including high availability clusters
  • Advanced knowledge of web technologies including Apache, proxy servers and PHP programming.
  • Database systems (MariaDB and PostgreSQL)
  • Management of backups (Arceserve UDP) and Antivirus (Symantec Endpoint Protection and Manager).
  • Knowledge of TCP/IP networking
  • Knowledge of Palo Alto next generation firewalls and GlobalProtect VPN
  • Knowledge of load balancing (KEMP technologies)
  • Working knowledge of Ansible.
  • Knowledge of documentation and wiki systems including dokuwiki and reStructured Text.
  • Integity, including a commitment to respecting privacy rules and confidentiality of data systems and following IIEP leadership’s strategic direction
  • Strong communication skills, including listening to others, and ability to collaborate across teams and adapt as needed.
  • Openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
  • Ability to keep abreast of available technologies.
  • Ability to work well under pressure.
  • Strong ability to manage priorities.

  Languages

  • Excellent knowledge of French or English and very good knowledge of the other
    

    DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

    Skills and Competencies

    • Agile methodologies and ITIL.
    • Moodle knowledge would be an added advantage.
    • PHP development.

    Languages

    • Working knowledge of Spanish.

    For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.

    BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS

    UNESCO’s salaries consist of a base salary and other benefits and entitlements which may include where applicable: 30 days annual leave, family allowance, medical insurance, pension plan etc.

    For more information about UN salaries, benefits and entitlements, please consult this ICSC booklet

    SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS

    Please note that candidates must complete an on-line application and provide full and accurate information. No modifications can be made to the application once submitted. Evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria set in the Vacancy Announcement (VA). It may include tests and/or assessments as well as a virtual competency-based interview (CBI).

    Only candidates who pass the selection process will be contacted and are subject to reference checks based on the information provided in their application.

    UNESCO applies a zero tolerance policy against all forms of harassment.

    UNESCO is committed to achieve and sustain gender parity among its staff members in all categories and at all grades. Furthermore, UNESCO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities, as well as nationals from non-and under-represented Member States (last update here) are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality. Worldwide mobility is required for staff members appointed to international posts.

    UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

    Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 29-April-2021

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Fully Funded Scholarship at Bilkent University in Turkey: (Deadline 16 April 2021)

Scholarship at University of Surrey in the UK: (Deadline 30 September 2021)

University of Tsukuba Scholarships for International Students in Japan, 2021-2022

he University calls for additional recruitment in April for application for privately-financed international students who wish to receive scholarships through university recommendation for the 2021-22 academic year.

The University collectively calls for applicants for next year’s scholarships through university-recommendation once a year in July of the previous year, however, this is an additional recruitment exclusively for new students who were admitted and students who were taking a leave of absence in last July. The above-mentioned students are strongly encouraged to apply this time after carefully reading the Application Guide.

Eligibility

Among international students holding a status of residence of “Student”, undergraduate, graduate and research students are eligible to apply.

Ineligibility

• Students who will be taking a temporary leave of absence from the university in AY 2021-22
• Students who are expected to receive any scholarships or grants (including those covering living expenses) in AY 2021-22
• Students who will continue to receive their current scholarship in AY 2021-22

Application period

Thursday, April 1 2021～Wednesday April 14 2021

Submit to

Your affiliated education organization (Academic service office: student support)(Academic service office: student support)

*Eligible students are strongly recommended to apply. Regardless of the reason, those who do not apply this time are NOT able to be a candidate for a scholarship through university recommendation for AY 2021-22. If you have a question, please ask the Academic Service Office or the Division of Student Exchange. (University Hall Building C, 9P210).

Name of the documents

• Poster for Application(pdf)
• Application Guide(pdf)
• Application Form (Form 1: pdf / word)
• Learning Plan (Only for undergraduate students) (Form 2: pdf / word)
• Research Plan (Only for graduate and research students) (Form 3: pdf / word)
• Supervisor’s Remarks(Form 4: pdf / word)
• Status of Enrollment Notification (Only for students who be required to submit) (Form 5: pdf / word)
• Academic Record Entry Sheet (Only for students who be required to submit) (Form 6: pdf / word)

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The FMI is an international leader in biomedical research scholarship in the US

The FMI runs both a PhD program and, since summer 2016, an MD-PhD program. While the PhD program accepts students with a university degree in life sciences, the MD-PhD program is tailored to students of medicine with an interest in fundamental scientific research. Both programs offer students the opportunity to carry out cutting-edge biomedical research in a stimulating, highly international and collaborative atmosphere.

Why choose the FMI?

Science: The FMI is an international leader in biomedical research in the fields of epigenetics, neurobiology and quantitative biology. It provides interdisciplinary training and access to state-of-the-art technology platforms. Our affiliations with the University of Basel and with Novartis, as well as our location at the center of a life science hub, provide numerous opportunities for scientific collaborations

Training: A wide range of theoretical and practical courses are available at both the FMI and the University of Basel. FMI provides an annual PhD Orientation Afternoon and a Scientific Inquiry Course for first year PhD students. Most students participate in “progress reports” to discuss science and practice their presentation skills. Many labs provide journal clubs. In addition, students participate in the FMI Annual Meeting and are encouraged to attend international conferences to present projects and develop their networks.

Mentoring: Mentoring is taken seriously at the FMI. PhD students are mentored throughout their PhD by their supervisor (group leader) and by their thesis advisory committee members; if appropriate, there will also be initial supervision/collaboration with more senior students or postdocs in their labs.

Support: PhD students are supported by the PhD Program Coordinator (administrative management), the PhD Representatives (promotion of student issues at the institute) and the Dean of Students (liaison with the University of Basel and confidential advice). In addition, PhD students can consult our dedicated Guidance Counsellor for confidential support on any issues concerning projects, mentors, lab environment, work/life balance or career planning.

Career Development: Group leader supervisors, the Head of Human Resources, and the Guidance Counsellor are key people supporting students’ career development. PhD and Postdoc Representatives organize annual career events, as well as professional development workshops with external trainers. In addition, many workshops on career development are offered through the Basel University Graduate Center. FMI PhD students are also able to join an employee program at Novartis, matching them with an industry mentor.

Life at the institute: With staff of about 45 different nationalities, the FMI offers a truly international, open and welcoming environment. All FMI students are encouraged to organize and participate in activities outside the lab (e.g. sport groups). Happy Hours are held once a month on Friday afternoon, sometimes including barbecues on the rooftop terrace. The annual PhD retreat provides a relaxed opportunity to connect with fellow students in a beautiful setting.
Well, this was before the COVID-19 pandemic! We currently offer a weekly “Master Chef” online event where people can cook and chat together, and some social activities may take place in the groups. We are very much looking forward to a rich social life at the institute again once all this is over!

Life in Basel: Basel – the third largest city in Switzerland, with a rich cultural heritage – is a great place to live. It has a lot to offer in terms of culture, entertainment, dining, etc., while being easy to navigate thanks to its relatively small size. Located right on the border with France and Germany, and home to several multinational companies, Basel is highly international. As well as providing easy access to neighboring countries, it is close to the many beautiful places in Switzerland. Switzerland is an expensive country, but the FMI offers a generous stipend for living expenses.

Learn more about our PhD and MD-PhD programs in the various sub-sections (tabs at the top of the page).

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