Erasmus MC Graduate Scholarship 2024 For International Students

Discover the Path to Your Future with the Erasmus MC Graduate Scholarship

The Erasmus MC Graduate School proudly offers the Erasmus MC Graduate Scholarship, exclusively designed for exceptional international students from countries outside of the European Economic Area (EEA). This prestigious scholarship aims to support students eager to embark on their academic journey in one of the esteemed research master programs at Erasmus MC/Erasmus University Rotterdam, which include Health Sciences, Molecular Medicine, Neuroscience, Infection & Immunity, and Genomics in Society. Each year, a select number of scholarships are available for these programs, with two scholarships dedicated to each research master program. Applicants interested in more than one scholarship must submit individual applications for each opportunity.

Scholarship Overview and Benefits

Set your academic and professional aspirations in motion in the Netherlands with a scholarship valued at €15,000. This scholarship not only provides a significant contribution towards living expenses but also includes a waiver for the non-EEA institutional fee. Although the statutory tuition fee remains the responsibility of the student, the scholarship distributes €2,350 in the first month followed by monthly instalments of €1,150. This financial support is extended for the initial year and may continue into the second year, contingent upon satisfactory academic progress.

Eligibility and Application Process

To qualify for the Erasmus MC Graduate Scholarship, candidates must apply or have received admission to one of the relevant research master programs at Erasmus MC. The scholarship seeks students with outstanding academic performance, a robust motivation for their chosen program, and who meet Erasmus MC’s criteria for high achievement. Eligibility is specifically aimed at students who cannot self-finance their studies, have not previously earned a diploma from a Dutch institution, and have not been enrolled as a full-degree student in the Netherlands. Successful applicants are required to reside in the Netherlands and are advised to arrange their banking in advance to facilitate scholarship payments.

To apply, candidates must submit a comprehensive application package by April 15, 2024. This includes a letter of motivation, a CV with a grades list, and a detailed budget plan sent in a single PDF document to [email protected]. The subject line of the email should follow the format: <Student number, Last Name, First Name (name of research master).pdf>. The budget plan should meticulously outline all expected income and expenditures.

Seize this extraordinary opportunity to advance your academic career at one of the world’s leading universities. For detailed information on the application process, eligibility criteria, and more about the Erasmus MC Graduate Scholarship, please visit the official Erasmus MC website. Remember, the application deadline is April 15, 2024, and successful candidates will be notified by the end of May. Embark on your research journey with the support of the Erasmus MC Graduate School and transform your academic dreams into reality.