MASTER OF DRUG DISCOVERY AND DEVELOPMENT SCHOLARSHIP

1. 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.
2. Holders of this scholarship will be expected to work on a research project under the 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. Criteria:
3. Applicants must be international students.
4. Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in Chemistry or a relevant life science subject such as Biochemistry, Biomedical Science, Pharmacy, Pharmacology or other relevant subjects, with an average of at least a B+ in 300-level Chemistry.
5. Applicants must be intending to enrol in a taught Master’s programme (Master of Drug Discovery and Development) at Victoria University of Wellington.

No Separate Application or Fee is Required to get the scholarship, it will be automatically considered, once you enrolled for the program. Applicants should submit their applications by email to Simon.Hinkley@vuw.ac.nz, 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). Scholarship specific docaumentation:

1. Copies of academic transcripts
2. Degree certificates
3. A CV
4. A letter of motivation
5. Two referee reports (at least one from an academic/research supervisor of the candidate)

Selection criteria include academic performance, publications and/or conference proceedings, referee reports, and any other tangible demonstration of academic or research ability. Other Info

1. If you want to enrol in this programme but don't meet some of the entry requirements, you should contact the programme director to discuss your options.
2. For more programme details and requirements, see the University Calendar. It's an annual publication and an authoritative source for planning your degree.