The
Hong Kong Polytechnic University is offering international Nursing scholarship
for Pre-PhD in research excellence (INSPPIRE) for local and international students
who are interested to study their PhD programme in Hong Kong. Maximum 20
international plus 5 local candidates will be awarded. Awardees will join
a two-week pre-PhD training programme from 7 – 18 July 2014 to learn about the
School’s research areas. The application deadline is 11 Apr 2014.
Hong Kong Polytechnic University is offering international Nursing scholarship
for Pre-PhD in research excellence (INSPPIRE) for local and international students
who are interested to study their PhD programme in Hong Kong. Maximum 20
international plus 5 local candidates will be awarded. Awardees will join
a two-week pre-PhD training programme from 7 – 18 July 2014 to learn about the
School’s research areas. The application deadline is 11 Apr 2014.
Study
Subject (s): Scholarship
is awarded in the following research areas: Ageing, Bioengineering, Cancer,
Supportive & Palliative Care, Community Care, Disaster Nursing, Infection
Control, Mental Health, Models of Care Delivery, Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Course Level: Scholarship is available Pre-PhD in research program.
Scholarship Provider: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Scholarship can be taken at: Hong Kong
Subject (s): Scholarship
is awarded in the following research areas: Ageing, Bioengineering, Cancer,
Supportive & Palliative Care, Community Care, Disaster Nursing, Infection
Control, Mental Health, Models of Care Delivery, Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Course Level: Scholarship is available Pre-PhD in research program.
Scholarship Provider: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Scholarship can be taken at: Hong Kong
Eligibility:
-Academic
qualifications (completion of BSc and MSc degrees) and awards; GPA score in the
Bachelor’s degree programme (preferably a first-class (honours) degree, or a;
GPA of 3.7 or above (out of 4.0) or equivalent); GPA score in the Master’s
degree programme;
– Awards in academic competitions and publications in journals;
– English proficiency (IELTS of min. 6.5, with score for the writing component
at 6.0 or above ; TOEFL of normally not lower than 575 paper-based / 232
computer-based / 90 internet-based; or equivalent);
– Topic fits with strategic research priorities of the School of Nursing,
PolyU;
– Research experience;
– Engagement with community issues and/or international exposure (e.g.
experience and record in professional and/or extracurricular activities);
– Healthcare background (nursing profession will be a priority).
-Academic
qualifications (completion of BSc and MSc degrees) and awards; GPA score in the
Bachelor’s degree programme (preferably a first-class (honours) degree, or a;
GPA of 3.7 or above (out of 4.0) or equivalent); GPA score in the Master’s
degree programme;
– Awards in academic competitions and publications in journals;
– English proficiency (IELTS of min. 6.5, with score for the writing component
at 6.0 or above ; TOEFL of normally not lower than 575 paper-based / 232
computer-based / 90 internet-based; or equivalent);
– Topic fits with strategic research priorities of the School of Nursing,
PolyU;
– Research experience;
– Engagement with community issues and/or international exposure (e.g.
experience and record in professional and/or extracurricular activities);
– Healthcare background (nursing profession will be a priority).
Scholarship
Open for International Students: International and local
students can apply for this INSPPIRE programme.
Open for International Students: International and local
students can apply for this INSPPIRE programme.
Scholarship
Description: The
Hong Kong Polytechnic University has set up a scholarship, International
Nursing Scholarship for Pre-PhD in Research Excellence (INSPPIRE), for local
and international students who are interested to study their PhD programme in
Hong Kong. The scholarship provides monetary support to the awardees. Awardees
will join a two-week pre-PhD training programme from 7 – 18 July 2014 to learn
about the School’s research areas and what to prepare for research, and to know
more about the health care and university life in Hong Kong. The aims of
this INSPPIREing programme are: To introduce PhD training in the School,
to bring together high caliber Hong Kong and international students to
discuss doctoral education challenges, opportunities and
collaborations.
Description: The
Hong Kong Polytechnic University has set up a scholarship, International
Nursing Scholarship for Pre-PhD in Research Excellence (INSPPIRE), for local
and international students who are interested to study their PhD programme in
Hong Kong. The scholarship provides monetary support to the awardees. Awardees
will join a two-week pre-PhD training programme from 7 – 18 July 2014 to learn
about the School’s research areas and what to prepare for research, and to know
more about the health care and university life in Hong Kong. The aims of
this INSPPIREing programme are: To introduce PhD training in the School,
to bring together high caliber Hong Kong and international students to
discuss doctoral education challenges, opportunities and
collaborations.
Number
of award(s): Maximum
20 international plus 5 local candidates will be awarded scholarship.
of award(s): Maximum
20 international plus 5 local candidates will be awarded scholarship.
Duration
of award(s): Scholarship
is available for the duration of 2 weeks i.e. 7-18 July 2014.
of award(s): Scholarship
is available for the duration of 2 weeks i.e. 7-18 July 2014.
What
does it cover? Scholarship
will be awarded to cover costs towards accommodation in Student Halls of
Residence plus air fares for overseas candidates as
follows:
-For Local Students: HK$2,000
-For Macau / Guangzhou / Shenzhen: HK$3,000
-South Asia, Mainland China: HK$7,000
-Rest of Asia, Australia: HK$9,500
-Rest of the world: HK$12,000
does it cover? Scholarship
will be awarded to cover costs towards accommodation in Student Halls of
Residence plus air fares for overseas candidates as
follows:
-For Local Students: HK$2,000
-For Macau / Guangzhou / Shenzhen: HK$3,000
-South Asia, Mainland China: HK$7,000
-Rest of Asia, Australia: HK$9,500
-Rest of the world: HK$12,000
Notification:
Result
will be announced in early May 2014.
Result
will be announced in early May 2014.
How
to Apply: If
you want to be INSPPIREd, send the following documents via email:
-Letter of how this Scholarship will help you and your future PhD plans,
including: Significance to your field and professional development
and Significance to the interests and needs of your host country
-CV
-Two references from programme leads and/or supervisors with particular
comments on research ability and potential
-Copy of certificate and transcript of studies
-Vision on studying in Hong Kong
-A maximum of 2 pages of a research idea for a potential PhD, divided into –
Introduction, Methods, Analysis, Implications for practice sections
to Apply: If
you want to be INSPPIREd, send the following documents via email:
-Letter of how this Scholarship will help you and your future PhD plans,
including: Significance to your field and professional development
and Significance to the interests and needs of your host country
-CV
-Two references from programme leads and/or supervisors with particular
comments on research ability and potential
-Copy of certificate and transcript of studies
-Vision on studying in Hong Kong
-A maximum of 2 pages of a research idea for a potential PhD, divided into –
Introduction, Methods, Analysis, Implications for practice sections
Application
deadline:
Application deadline is 11 April 2014.
deadline:
Application deadline is 11 April 2014.
