Victoria University of Wellington New Zealand 2022 Master of Drug Discovery and Development Scholarship

The Ferrier Research Institute is offering eligible international candidates the opportunity to apply for a scholarship to do a taught Master’s programme, the Master of  Drug Discovery and Development at Victoria University of Wellington.

• Table of Content
• About Victoria University of Wellington
• Victoria University of Wellington Masters Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Victoria University of Wellington Masters Scholarship
• Requirements for Victoria University of Wellington Masters Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Victoria University of Wellington Masters Scholarship
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Victoria University of Wellington

Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington is one of New Zealand’s oldest and most prestigious tertiary institutions with a proud tradition of academic excellence. Learn more about our 125 years of rich history.

Victoria University of Wellington Masters Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Victoria University of Wellington Masters Scholarship

• The successful candidate for the Master of Drug Discovery and Development Scholarship will receive NZ $15,000.
• This award can only be used towards the candidate's tuition fee.

Requirements for Victoria University of Wellington Masters Scholarship Qualification

The scholarship is open to all international students but only after they have enrolled and successfully completed one trimester of research towards their postgraduate research in Drug Discovery and Development.

The scholarship is open to all qualifying international students. International students refers to students who do not have New Zealand residency and who are not New Zealand citizens. Applicants must meet programme-specific eligibility criteria and University eligibility criteria. Applicants must obtain a suitable visa in order to study in New Zealand. The scholarship becomes payable on enrolment and must be used against tuition fees only.

Holders of this scholarship will be expected to work on a research project under supervision of a Ferrier Research Institute staff member, on a project approved by the Director of the Ferrier Research Institute, or his delegated nominee. Selection criteria include academic performance, publications and/or conference proceedings, referee reports, and any other tangible demonstration of academic or research ability.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Victoria University of Wellington Masters Scholarship

• Applicants must be international students.
• Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in Chemistry or a relevant life science subject such as Biochemistry, Biomedical Science, Pharmacy, Pharmacology or other relevant subject, with an average of at least a B+ in 300-level Chemistry.
• Applicants must be intending to enrol in a taught Master’s programme (Master of  Drug Discovery and Development) at Victoria University of Wellington

Documents Required for Application

• Copies of academic transcripts
• Degree certificates
• A CV
• A letter of motivation
• Two referee reports (at least one from an academic/research supervisor of the candidate)

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Applicants should submit their applications by email to [email protected], including copies of complete academic transcripts, degree certificates, CV (including the contact details of at least two academic referees who are familiar with the candidate, e.g. university lecturers at 300 level or higher, supervisors of research projects, etc), letter of motivation and referee reports (at least one from an academic/research supervisor of the candidate)