University of Canterbury ESR Connect PhD Scholarships in New Zealand

Here is another great scholarship opportunity for International students to study in New Zealand.  The University of Canterbury (UC) in partnership with the Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR)-  is inviting PhD scholarship applications for both New Zealand and international students to study at University of Canterbury (UC) for the 2017-2018 academic year.

The aim of the scholarship is to motivate the investigation the potential for phage-derived enzymes to be used as an intervention against bacterial pathogens of importance to food, water, and medicine.

The University of Canterbury in Christchurch is New Zealand’s second oldest university. It became the second institution in New Zealand providing tertiary-level education. It became the second institution in New Zealand providing tertiary-level education.

Study Programme

 The scholarship is available to pursue PhD programme.

Field of Study
The scholarship is awarded to investigate the potential for phage-derived enzymes to be used as an intervention against bacterial pathogens of importance to food, water and medicine.

Scholarship Benefits
The scholarship will cover the following:

• The successful applicant will be enrolled at UC. International students at UC pay domestic fees and the University will assist you to obtain a student visa. This full scholarship includes a tax-free stipend of NZ $21,000 per year plus university fees for 3 years.

Numbers of Scholarship Awards: varies

Eligibility: Applicants must meet the following area for the scholarship:

1. Applicants will have a high-quality Honours or Master’s degree in microbiology or biochemistry, and be able to work independently.
2. Applicants should have a strong background in biochemistry, molecular biology and microbiology.
3. Applicants experience with protein expression, bioinformatics, and working with phages and bacterial pathogens in a PC2 environment would be an advantage.

Eligible Nationality: Applicants of all nationalities can apply for the scholarship.

 How to apply for this scholarship

The Application Procedure this scholarships is by email. Simply download the application form  and  apply via email.

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Deadline: The application deadline is May 12, 2017.

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