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bachelor's, master's, Opportunities, other scholarships, PhD/post doctoral, Scholarships

UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP

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Application Opens: 11 September 2025 (Semester One 2026/Quarter 1 2026/Quarter 2 2026 intake); Deadline: 23 October 2025 (Semester One 2026/Quarter 1 2026/Quarter 2 2026 intake)

LOCATION: New Zealand

The University of Auckland International Student Excellence Scholarship was established in 2016. The main purpose of the scholarship is to attract new international students of high caliber to enroll in an undergraduate or postgraduate study for one year or more at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland.

ELIGIBILITY:

To be eligible for Scholarship consideration, an applicant must:

Be an international student

Be either a new student who has received a conditional or unconditional offer of admission, or an English Language Academy (ELA) student who has received a conditional or unconditional offer of admission, or a student enrolled, or enrolling, in the Summer Start International programme who has received a conditional or unconditional offer of admission and

Be enrolled, or enrolling, full-time in either a Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) or master’s degree, or an undergraduate degree (applying with overseas secondary or post-secondary qualifications), or a UoA: Your Way Master of Engineering Project Management programme, or a UoA: Your Way Master of Civil Engineering programme at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland.

Students who have already commenced study at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland, excluding study in the Summer Start International programme, students who have undertaken any tertiary level study in New Zealand, or students enrolling in a Business master programme in the Graduate School of Management (GSM), excluding the Master of Applied Finance, the Master of Business Analytics and the Master of Supply Chain Management, are not eligible to apply for this Scholarship.

A grade point equivalent (GPE) of at least 6.00 is required for Scholarship consideration

The University of Auckland Council is not obliged to make an award if it is determined there is no candidate that meets the criteria and/or no candidate of sufficient merit.

The University of Auckland Council can amend or vary these Regulations, provided that there is no departure from the main purpose of the Scholarship.

Applications close with the Scholarships Office on 23 October in the year preceding the award for study commencing in Semester One, Quarter One, and Quarter Two, and 1 April in the year of the award for study commencing in Semester Two, Quarter Three, and Quarter Four.

For more information, read the Terms and Conditions

BENEFIT:

Up to 50 Scholarships will be awarded annually and will comprise a contribution towards compulsory tuition fees of up to $10,000 each

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master's, Opportunities, PhD/post doctoral, Scholarships

FULLY FUNDED UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA MSC/PHD POSITION IN GENOME EDITING AND PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY

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Application Deadline: June 15, 2025.

LOCATION: Canada

The University of Alberta is seeking a highly motivated and responsible candidate to join its research project on improving crop productivity and sustainability through canola hybrid breeding. This project integrates genome editing technologies with advanced molecular breeding techniques. The successful candidate will work in a collaborative team in laboratory and greenhouse environments, conducting research that includes: (1) In silico assessment of gene families; (2) Generation of plant binary constructs; (3) Canola transformation; (4) Physiological and phenotypic evaluation of transgenic plants and (5) Genetic analysis and molecular characterization.

ELIGIBILITY:

PhD candidates must hold an MSc in plant molecular biology or a related field. MSc candidates should possess a BSc in biology or a related discipline. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a strong foundation in plant molecular biology, and PhD candidates should also have hands-on experience in plant tissue culture and transformation. Knowledge of computational methods for analyzing gene and protein sequences is advantageous. Excellent organizational abilities and communication skills (both written and verbal) are essential, as is a proven capacity for effective collaboration. All applicants must satisfy the admission requirements established by the University of Alberta’s Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science. (https://www.ualberta.ca/agriculture-life-environment-sciences/programs/graduate-programs/prospective-students/agricultural-food-and-nutritional-science/afns-admission-process/index.html).

Location: The student will be co-supervised by Dr. Gavin Chen (Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in Plant Lipid Biotechnology, University of Alberta) and Dr. Daoquan Xiang (Adjunct Professor, University of Alberta; Research Officer, National Research Council Canada, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada), and carry out research activity at the University of Alberta.

The due date is June 15, 2025. Please make sure you satisfy the admission requirements of our department.

Email Dr. Gavin Chen at gc24@ualberta.ca with the subject “PhD Application – Plant Biotechnology – [Your Full Name]” and (1) One file containing your CV, a brief motivation letter (Max. 1-page highlighting interest and qualifications), and contact information for three academic or professional references, and (2) Unofficial academic transcripts. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to arrange an online interview.

BENEFIT:

Funding: Full stipend, travel to conferences and research costs.

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