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FULLY FUNDED DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCESUNIVERSITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK BSC, MSC, AND PHD SCHOLARSHIP

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LOCATION: Canada

The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of New Brunswick Saint John is a multi-disciplinary research group with many opportunities for collaborative work. They are looking for motivated students for MSc and PhD positions in multiple research areas with flexibility to fit the candidate’s interests:

Ecophysiology of fishes inhabiting naturally acidic lakes

Genetic basis of salinity tolerance in estuarine fishes

Mechanisms of pollution adaptation in coastal and inland fishes

Developmental physiology of euryhaline fishes

ELIGIBILITY:

To be considered for the 2024 University of New Brunswick Scholarship, you must:

Be applying for Master’s or PhD degree

Have a bachelor’s in a related field

Meet the entry and admission requirements of the university

Meet the English Language requirements of the University of New Brunswick

Zimmer Labs are looking for motivated students for MSc and PhD positions in multiple research areas with flexibility to fit the candidate’s interests:

Ecophysiology of fishes inhabiting naturally acidic lakes

Genetic basis of salinity tolerance in estuarine fishes

Mechanisms of pollution adaptation in coastal and inland fishes

Developmental physiology of euryhaline fishes

Prior experience working with fish or other aquatic organisms would be considered an asset but is not required. 

 Applications for this position will be accepted beginning immediately and positions will be filled by the first suitable candidate(s). If you are interested in joining a supportive lab environment in a research-intensive department on a small campus, this is a great opportunity

BENEFIT:

Fully-funded stipends start at $23.5k CAD per year for MSc students and $25k CAD per year for PhD students, before tuitions and fees. Flexible start dates of January, May, or September 2025.

As a bonus, the City of Saint John offers an affordable cost-of-living, an abundance of nature parks, and a historic and vibrant “Uptown” next to the city’s port!  To learn more about the Zimmer Lab, please visit zimmerlab.ca.

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master's, Opportunities, Scholarships

UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER  INTERNATIONAL POSTGRADUATE TAUGHT MERIT SCHOLARSHIP

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LOCATION: United Kingdom

In recognition of the high standard of applications which they receive for their Masters degrees they are delighted to offer an international merit scholarship.

This merit-based scholarship, worth at least £3,000 per year, is offered to international-fee-paying students applying for a postgraduate taught degree at the University of Leicester. A higher-level award of £5,000 will be made to applicants demonstrating exceptional academic performance.

This scholarship is for students starting their course in September 2024 and January 2025.

ELIGIBILITY:

You must be classified as an international student for fee purposes.

You must be starting a full-time, campus-based Master’s course or PGCE commencing in September 2024 or January 2025.

The fee discount will be calculated on the basis of the standard tuition fee for each year of your course.

The scholarship will not apply for periods of industrial placement or overseas exchange, resit years or if you suspend your studies for any reason.

In accordance with scholarship guidelines, students are allowed to hold only one University of Leicester scholarship. If you are awarded more than one scholarship, you will only receive the higher value award.

If you currently have a conditional offer of a place at the University, you will still need to fulfil any conditions stated on your offer letter.

There is no need to apply for this scholarship. Eligible students will be automatically considered. If successful, you will be notified when you submit your final results.

BENEFIT:

This scholarship rewards academic achievement:

Successful achievement of their entry requirements – £3,000

Achievement of an Undergraduate degree equivalent to a UK first class degree – £5,000

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