Morgan E. Williams MRes Scholarship

The Cardiff Parasitology Group invites you to apply for a seven month research project in helminth parasitology as part of the Masters of Research in Biosciences. A wide range of research projects are available in both applied and fundamental research using a diversity of host-parasite systems, including invertebrates, fish and mammals. The group offers a friendly, exciting and supportive research environment to develop your research skills. The Master of Research (MRes) in Biosciences is a one-year programme designed to provide a valuable postgraduate qualification that enables individuals who wish to improve their research skills to undertake a research project in the laboratory of an internationally renowned scientist. The programme would be ideal for someone thinking of undertaking a PhD but wishing to learn more about research. It also offers the award of a postgraduate certificate thus maximising accessibility to individuals working in industry or higher education both at home or abroad.

Eligibility:

• Citizens of UK/European Union
• The equivalent of a undergraduate degree at level 2:2 (or higher) in a relevant biological, biomedical or bio-molecular science subject.
• Applications will also be considered from candidates who have a minimum of 5 years relevant commercial experience who only wish to undertake Stage 1 of the Programme (Postgraduate Certificate)
• Scholarships awarded to exceptional UK/EU students to work in the field of helminthology, decided by the awarding committee according to merit.
• If English is not your first language we require one of the following English language qualifications: IELTS 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in each element, TOEFL Paper Based Test = 580, TOEFL Computer Based Test = 250, TOEFL Internet Based Test = 92 and GCSE/GCSE grade C or above.