Inaugural Neuroscience Research Project: Call for Applications
The Foundation for Armenian Science and Technology (FAST), Apkarian Foundation (AF), and Yerevan State Medical University (YSMU) are launching the inaugural Neuroscience Research Project within the ADVANCE STEM Research grant program in newly established "COBRAIN" Scientific-Educational Center for Fundamental Brain Research. This unprecedented opportunity aims to enhance and accelerate neuroscience research in Armenia with the objective of training the next generation of internationally recognized, highly-impactful biomedical researchers.
The Program will create two fully-funded PhD positions in Neuroscience at YSMU. The two students competitively selected for the PhD program will enroll in the ADVANCE grant program and benefit from exceptional resources and educational opportunities. The PhD students will be supervised by a local Senior Researcher, and a renowned international Principal Investigator.
What the program offers
- An opportunity to conduct cutting-edge scientific research using state-of-the-art technology and tools provided by the YSMU "COBRAIN" Scientific-Educational Center for Fundamental Brain Research
- Direct research supervision and career advancement by Armenia-based and international Principal Investigators
- Fully-funded research supplies and materials; unique training and networking opportunities, stipends to present and a end local and international research conferences Travel and accommodations to the international PI’s lab abroad
- Monthly stipend of 500 USD
- Additional incentives for excellence, such as publications in high impact factor journals
Eligibility and Selection
Applications to the PhD program are invited from candidates who have completed a master's degree in Medicine, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Physiology or have a qualification of MD; and who plan to pursue a career in biomedical research as a neuroscientist. Applications will be evaluated on the basis of merit by the executive committee which is comprised of Armenian and international scientists. Finalists will be invited for an interview with the executive committee. Two will be selected to begin their PhD studies at YSMU as junior researchers in the Neuroscience Project of the ADVANCE grant.
How to Apply
To apply, interested candidates should submit an online application by September 7, 2021 attaching to it the supporting documents listed below. Please note, that by the mentioned deadline, hard copies of suppoting documents must be presented to the YSMU Science Divison: Scientific Personnel Training Department.
- Research proposal in the field of Autism, Alzheimer's disease or Stroke
- Statement of Motivation
- Letters of recommendation
- English language proficiency certificate (TOEFL IBT - 70, IELTS - 6.5)
- Higher education diploma and its annexes
- List of publications Curriculum vitae or resume
Contact
Got a question? We are happy to help! Please get in touch with us: YSMU: [email protected], 010 30 10 14
FAST: [email protected], 060 740 044
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