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Tsinghua University Amgen Scholars Program 2021-22
ChinaWhat is Tsinghua University Amgen Scholars Program 2021-22?
The Tsinghua University, China in partnership with the Amgen Foundation invites applications for Tsinghua University Amgen Scholars Program 2021-22 from undergraduate applicants. It involves eight weeks of an intensive research program in a wide range of fields in biomedical sciences. Scholars will have the opportunity to participate in a series of academic activities, such as weekly lab meetings, presentation training, group discussions, and campus-wide seminars of interests. The selected scholars will also receive a stipend of CNY 15,000, air travel, and accommodation.
Who is offering this scholarship ?
The Amgen Foundation in association with the Tsinghua University, China is organizing this research program.
Who can apply for this scholarship ?
To be eligible, an applicant must:
- Be enrolled in a four-year undergraduate programme
- Have completed at least their first year of undergraduate study at the time the summer program begins
- Not be graduating before the summer program begins, and after the summer program ends will resume undergraduate studies for at least one semester or one quarter
- Have a strong record of academic performance; and
- Have a good working knowledge of English, demonstrated by a minimum TOEFL (iBT) score of 72, IELTS overall band score of 5.5, Cambridge English FCE, TOEIC score of 1095, TOEIC L&R score of 785, or TOEIC S&W score of 310, if not a native English speaker or English is not your first language
- Have an interest in pursuing an MD/PhD
What are the benefits ?
The selected scholars will receive the following benefits -
- A stipend of CNY 15,000
- Round trip ticket to Beijing (economy class only)
- Part of meal allowance student apartment or on-campus hotel
- Travel insurance during the stay in China
How can you apply ?
Follow the steps below to apply for the scholarship:
Step 1: Prepare the required application material including the documents.
Step 2: Send them electronically to amgenscholars@tsinghua.edu.cn.
What are the documents required for the Tsinghua University Amgen Scholars Program 2021-22?
- Personal CV
- Personal information form
- Open questions
- Statement of purpose
- Official current transcripts (signed and stamped)
- Two reference letters
- Proof of English qualifications
- Supplemental materials (optional)
What are the selection criteria ?
The final admission decision will be made by the scholarship committee and the selected candidates will be notified by email.
What are the important dates ?
Application deadline: 01st February 2022
Terms and Conditions
- All documents (except for the reference letters) should be attached to a single e-mail only. Applicants should name the e-mail as “Your name + Location of your current university”. They should not resend or send additional information, or corrections.
- The reference letters should be submitted by the referrers to the following E-mail address: aspreference@tsinghua.edu.cn, using the referrers' institutional E-mail address.
- Accepted applicants to the program will be notified from March to April.
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Contact details
30 Shuangqing Rd,
Haidian, Beijing,
China
Phone: +86-10-6277-3295
Email: amgenscholars@tsinghua.edu.cn