Applications are open for the University of Geneva Excellence Master Fellowships 2021. The Faculty of Science of the University of Geneva is an internationally recognized leading research institution. Basically, this cutting-edge research covers a broad range of scientific disciplines: astronomy, biology, chemistry and biochemistry, computer science, mathematics, physics, pharmaceutical sciences, earth sciences, and the environment.

The Faculty of Science, with the support of external partners, has established an Excellence Fellowship program open to outstanding and highly motivated students who wish to pursue a Master of Science degree in one of the disciplines covered by the Faculty1. Candidate selection is based on excellence.

Prizes

• The University of Geneva Excellence Master Fellowships consists of a grant amounting to CHF 10’000 to CHF 15’000/year (no teaching duties); it is basically awarded for one year and extended for the regular duration of the chosen Master’s program (three or four semesters) provided the applicant is academically successful at the end of his/her first semester of studies.

Application

The application (in English or French) must include the following documents in the form of a SINGLE pdf file:

• A scan of your national identity card or passport.
• A Curriculum Vitae (2 pages maximum).
• The transcript of exams passed during the bachelor education, with all grades.
• A motivation letter in which you describe your specific scientific interests; your motivation to pursue a Master of Science program at the University of Geneva.
• If possible: Letters of references from two professors (preferably sent by them directly to [email protected]) attesting your aptitude to this program.
• Furthermore, any other pertinent information like results of GRE (General requirement examination), of TOEFL or other language tests.

The University of Geneva is a public research university in Geneva Switzerland. The university holds and actively pursues teaching, research, and community service as its primary objectives. Furthermore, in 2016, it was ranked 53rd worldwide by the Shanghai Academic Ranking of World Universities; 89th by the QS World University Rankings; and also 131st in the TIMES Higher Education World University Ranking.

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