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NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY PHD STUDENTSHIP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Application Deadline: 30th April 2024

LOCATION: United Kingdom

Newcastle University are offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated and talented individual to join our team. Our prior studies have revealed intriguing structural changes in patients with mitochondrial myopathy, a condition characterised by mitochondrial dysfunction. Specifically, they have observed an increased presence of nanotunnels, which are double membrane connections between non-adjacent mitochondria.

ELIGIBILITY:

UG or Masters degree in relevant subject area 

Applicants whose first language is not English require an IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum of 5.5 in each subsection. International applicants may require an ATAS clearance certificate prior to obtaining their visa and to study on this programme. 

You must apply through the University’s Apply to Newcastle Portal 

In ‘Course choice’ tab, put ‘Postgraduate Research’ in ‘Type of Study’, ‘Full Time’ in ‘Mode of Study’, ‘2024’ in ‘Year of Entry’, code ‘8440F’ in ‘Course Title’, blank in ‘Research Area’. Press ‘Search’, select ‘PhD Translational and Clinical Research (FT)’, and save selection. 

BENEFIT:

Tuition fees (paid at the home rate) and an annual stipend of £18,622 (2023/2024 rate), with support for research costs. International candidates will be required to fund the difference between the home and international fees.

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ACGEM YOUTH ESSAY COMPETITION 

Application Deadline: June, 28th 2024.

LOCATION: Ghana

The African Center for Governance and Economic Management (ACGEM) is thrilled to announce the launch of an exciting essay competition on the theme: “Embracing Homegrown Democracy in Africa: Unlocking the Potential of African Democracies”.

ELIGIBILITY:

Open to citizens of African countries between the ages of 18 – 35.

Essays should be written in English and should not exceed 5000 words.

Essays should be formatted in Times New Roman, with a font size of 12, and a line spacing of 1.5.

Submissions should be emailed to info@acgemafrica.org and copied to saajida@acgemafrica.org.

All submissions should include a cover letter with the participant’s name, contact information, and a brief profile not exceeding 500

BENEFIT:

1st Place: $3000 and an all-expense-paid trip to ACGEM headquarters in Accra for a 1-month internship.

2nd Place: $2000.

3rd Place: $1000

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