Applications for the ‘Scholarship for Women in Data Science’ are available for the 2023/24 academic year. The University of Liverpool is pleased to announce the International Women’s Day Health and Life Sciences, Data Science Re-training Scholarship.
The IWD Scholarship scheme, funded by the Computational Biology Facility, is open for international students who identify as women. The selected women will be awarded access to all CBF professional courses for five years.
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Worthy offer for international students who identify as women.
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Application Deadline: 27 February 2023.
Brief Description
- University or Organization: University of Liverpool
- Department: Computational Biology Facility
- Course Level: Master
- Award: Free CBF professional courses
- Access Mode: Online
- Number of Awards: NA
- Nationality: International
- The award can be taken in the UK
Eligibility
- Eligible Countries: All nationalities
- Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded for the master’s degree program in Data Science at the Computational Biology Facility (CBF).
- Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the given criteria:
- Anyone who identifies as a woman looking to re-train in data science/bioinformatics and/or has had a career break in the last three years.
- Women applying will have a background equivalent to a master’s level and an interest in bioscience/biomedical sciences.
- Women from low socio-economic backgrounds, from global majority backgrounds, and those that identify as living with a disability and/or carers will be prioritized for the award.
How to Apply
- How to Apply: The application is accessible through the link: IWD scholarship application form 2023. Applicants can apply online for a postgraduate degree at Liverpool.
- Supporting Documents: In addition to the information required on the application form, applicants will need to attach copies of the following documents to their application (whether online or offline):
- School or college transcripts/certificates (International applicants only)
- University transcripts
- Degree certificates
- English language certificates (International applicants only)
- Personal statement
- Research proposal (for MPhil/PhD/MD applicants only)
- Official, authenticated translations of these documents if they are not in English.
- Admission Requirements: Before applying, applicants must meet the entry requirements to study masters at Liverpool.
- Language Requirement: All eligible applicants whose first language is not English must meet the English language requirements to study CBF courses at the University of Liverpool.
Benefits
The Computational Biology Facility (CBF) gives the successful candidate a 5-year period to access any CBF courses freely. They will also be enrolled in a peer-peer support community to nurture their skillset and expertise and provide effective networking opportunities.
