RQR Bursaries For Iranian Trainees

Hurry up!! Don’t miss this golden opportunity. RQR Bursaries for Iranian Trainees provides grants to students who are dedicated to the study of reproduction in mammals.

Composed of nearly 100 scientists and over 200 students and postdoctoral fellows, the Quebec Reproductive Network (Réseau Québécois en Reproduction, RQR) (https://www.rqr.umontreal.ca/en/) is a scientific network based in the Canadian province of Quebec and dedicated to the study of reproduction in mammals. Although the RQR is non-political, it is in solidarity with the Iranian people and wishes to provide concrete assistance by offering Iranian citizens the opportunity to pursue their studies in Canada.

Eligibility

RQR Bursaries For Iranian Trainees Applicants must have completed, at a minimum, training equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to reproductive biology, or a doctorate in medicine or veterinary medicine;
• Be currently residing in Iran;
• Have a goal of starting the program of study in Winter, Summer, or Fall 2023;
• A good command of English or French is also required.

Scholarships will be awarded upon acceptance into the program of study by the University with which the RQR researcher is affiliated.

Benefits

To this end, five scholarships for CAD 10,000 each are available for qualified Iranian students to undertake a master’s, doctoral or post-doctoral program in an RQR laboratory. The scholarships will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

Note that the principal investigator will be responsible for providing financial support after the first year and until the end of the training. As a reminder, salary support averages: (i) $18,000 to $20,000 for the master’s degree; (ii) $20,000 to $24,000 for the doctoral degree; (iii) and $30,000 to $45,000 for the postdoctoral degree, depending on the researcher and institutional salary ranges.

RQR will work with host universities as needed to assist awardees in obtaining required study permits and immigration/visa documents.

Sample: Travel Award Application-Indiana University

Application Process

To apply, students will need to send the following 3 items in a single PDF document to info@info-RQR.ca:• a copy of their college degrees and transcripts;
• a current resume;
• a letter explaining their motivation, their professional interests, and their current situation.