Science Without Borders

Type of award

Studentship

Managing department

International Development

Value

Fully funded Studentships

Specified use

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) subjects within the Faculty of Life Sciences, the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences and (PhD level only) the Faculty of Medical and Human Sciences.  Creative Industry subjects (e.g. Music, Drama, Architecture etc) have also previously been eligible for Science without Borders scholarships. Please check www.cienciasemfronteiras.gov.br/ for current availability.

Tenable period

  • Undergraduate = 12 months
 

Continuation of award

Continuation of the award is subject to satisfactory progress.

Number available

Variable

Funding provider

The Science without Borders (Ciências sem fronteiras) scheme is funded by CAPES, CNPq and partner companies

Level(s) of study

This funding is available to students undertaking the following types of study:

  • Undergraduate

Allowed study options

This funding is available to students undertaking the following modes of study:

  • Full-time

Subject restrictions

This funding is available to students undertaking study in:

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Anatomical Science
  • Astronomy and Astrophysics
  • Audiology
  • Biochemistry
  • Bioethics
  • Biological and Computing Science
  • Biology
  • Biomedical Sciences
  • Biotechnology
  • Cell Biology
  • Chemical Engineering and Analytical Science
  • Chemistry
  • Civil Engineering
  • Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychology
  • Computer Science
  • Corrosion and Protection
  • Dentistry
  • Earth, Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Explosion Engineering
  • Genetics
  • Informatics
  • Life Sciences
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Medical Biochemistry
  • Medicine
  • Microbiology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Nanoscience
  • Neuroscience
  • Nuclear Engineering
  • Nuclear Fission
  • Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work
  • Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences
  • Optometry
  • Pharmacology
  • Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Physics and Astronomy
  • Physiology
  • Plant Science
  • Psychology
  • Social Work
  • Speech and Language Therapy
  • Statistics
  • Sustainable Consumption
  • Zoology

Academic requirements

  • Candidates must be currently attending college or university in Brazil.
  • Candidates must be in good academic standing within their own higher education institution in Brazil.
  • Sandwich PhD candidates must have completed at least one year of their PhD studies. This usually represents about 30% of the degree.
  • Candidates must meet the UKBA minimum English language requirements in order to be eligible for the Tier 4 (general) visa.
  • Candidates must submit official and translated transcripts from an institution recognized by the Brazilian Ministry of Higher Education.  These must be carried out by an independent translator.

Nationality restrictions

This funding is available to students from:

  • Brazil

Other eligibility criteria

Candidates must be Brazilian citizens .

The usual entry requirement for Manchester is a minimum GPA of 7.5 - 8.0. Manchester require all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English language, on the basis of a recognised qualification e.g. IELTS or TOEFL.  The specific requirements are set by academic Schools, but the minimum requirements are: IELTS:at least 6.0 (with no sub score below 5.5) for Undergraduate applicants and at least 6.5 (with no sub score below 5.5) for PhD applicants.

Funding is available for pre-sessional English language classes at our University Language Centre.

Application procedure

* All applicants must ensure they submit an application to Ciências sem fronteiras in Brazil* .

For Manchester application procedures, please refer to: www.manchester.ac.uk/international/sciencewithoutborders/

Selection criteria

Selection criteria is set by Ciências sem fronteiras in Brazil; please see their website for details:  www.cienciasemfronteiras.gov.br/

Closing date

There are usually three deadlines per year.  Please see: http://sciencewithoutborders.international.ac.uk/ for full information

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