Van Eck Scholarships in Genetics and Forest Conservation at Purdue University, Indiana, 2013
Purdue University offers the Scholarship for Masters and PhD Studies in Genetics and Forest Conservation, West Lafayette, Indiana, 2013
Scholarship Program: Van Eck Scholarships
Type of Award: Scholarship
Nationality: U.S. Citizens are invited to apply for the scholarship.
Employer: Purdue University funds for the Scholarship.
Level of Study: The Scholarships are provided for Masters and PhD Studies.
Subject(s): It supports the Studies in Genetics and Forest Conservation.
Duration: The Duration of scholarship is not specified.
Number of Awards: The Number of Awards are not specified.
Am I Eligible? Candidates should have well developed quantitative skills and knowledge and experience in one or more disciplines of biological sciences including biology, molecular biology, forestry, horticulture, genetics, or bioinformatics. Candidates should have a GPA of at least 3.2 and a top-tier GRE score.
What does it cover? Scholarship will be awarded at $18,000 (M.S.) and $20,500 (Ph.D.) per year. In addition, an annual research budget ($10,000) will be available for research support and a laptop computer will be provided for the duration of the scholarship.
How do I Apply? You can apply Online .
Scholarship Description: Prestigious van Eck Scholarships are available to graduate students (M.S.or Ph.D.) seeking training in Genetics and Forest Conservation. Students will join a research team that will use next-generation genetic approaches to identify genes associated with resistance to Thousand Cankers Disease. The student will work with faculty and train in field genetics, molecular genetics,and bioinformatics. Van Eck scholars have been highly successful upon graduation, finding career options in both academia and private industry.
Application closing date: The application deadline 16 November, 2013.
Further Scholarship Information and Application
Category: Conservation, PhD Scholarships and Fellowships, Postgraduate Scholarships, Grants and Fellowships
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