2013 Whitaker International Program in Biomedical Engineering in USA

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Institute of International Education is pleased to offer Whitaker International Program for USA Students. The programme offers 60 fellowships and scholar grants, 20 summer grants and 40 undergraduate grants to pursue career in biomedical engineering. The eligible students applying for the fellowships must have completed undergraduate or master’s degree. The summer grantees applicants will go abroad for 8 weeks and fellows will go abroad for one academic year.

Study Subject(s): The program is for study in bio engineering field.
Course Level: This scholarship is available for research,  undergraduate and master’s degree programme.
Scholarship Provider: Institute of International Education
Scholarship can be taken at: Abroad

Eligibility: You must: -Have U.S. citizenship OR be a permanent legal resident of the U.S.
-Be in the field of biomedical engineering/bioengineering or a closely-related field (Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical â€"Engineering with substantive interest and background in Biomedicine). *
-Be no more than 3 years from the receipt of your most recent degree, or be currently enrolled.
-Have language ability to carry out the proposed project in the host country at the time of departure.

The eligibility requirements are different for each specific program i.e.Fellow and Scholar Grants , Summer Grants and Undergraduate Grants.

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: USA students are welcome to apply.

Scholarship Description: The Whitaker International Program sends emerging leaders in U.S. biomedical engineering (or bioengineering) overseas to undertake a self-designed project that will enhance their careers within the field.  The goal of the program is to assist the development of professional leaders who are not only superb scientists, but who also will advance the profession through an international outlook. Along with supporting grant projects in an academic setting, the Whitaker International Program encourages grantees to engage in policy work and propose projects in an industry setting.

Number of Award(s): 60 Fellow and Scholar Grants, 20 Summer Grants

Duration of Award(s): Scholars go abroad for one semester or up two two academic years (24 months), Fellows go abroad for one academic year (9-12 months).

What does it cover? not known

Selection Criteria: Not known

Notification: Not known

How to Apply: Applications are submitted online.

Scholarship Application Deadline: Candidates should apply by Fellow and Scholar Application Deadline:Monday, January 21, 2013 and for Summer Application Deadline: Monday, February 4, 2013

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