Hey scholars! Do you dream of studying in Europe for free? This is your chance! The University College Dublin (UCD) in Ireland is offering a fully funded Master’s studentship at their School of Medicine – and it comes with free tuition and living support. Yep, they’ll pay for your studies and help you with your daily expenses too!
Scholarship Summary
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Host Country: Ireland
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Study Location: University College Dublin (UCD)
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Level: Master’s by Research
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Field: Biological Sciences / Cell Biology / Biochemistry
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Who Can Apply? Students from any country
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Scholarship Type: Full tuition + living allowance
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IELTS Needed? No IELTS required
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Deadline to Apply: August 26, 2025
What Is the Research Project About?
The Master’s project will focus on a kind of kidney cancer called clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC).
The research will look at how a special cell stress process (called the unfolded protein response) might help kill cancer cells. You’ll use lab tools like:
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PCR
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Western blot
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Colony formation assays
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MTT assays
Basically, you’ll be working in a lab and helping to find new ways to treat cancer.
Who Can Apply?
You must have:
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A BSc (Bachelor’s degree) in biochemistry, cell biology, or a related science course
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Be hardworking, independent, and motivated
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Good at teamwork, communication, and being organized
It’s also a bonus if you’ve worked in a science lab before!
What You’ll Get (Benefits)
This is a fully funded scholarship, which means:
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You don’t pay school fees ✅
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You get money to live on while studying ✅
Your Duties (What You’ll Do)
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Do lab experiments and follow the plan
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Keep good records of your work
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Help plan and design new experiments
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Learn new research skills
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Work with others in the lab
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Help share the results from the research
How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
To apply for this scholarship:
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Prepare your CV (resume)
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Write a one-page personal statement (about you and your interest in the project)
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Get contact info for 2 academic referees (like your lecturers)
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Send everything by email to Dr. Claire Robinson at:
claire.robinson@ucd.ie
️ Deadline to apply is August 26, 2025. Don’t miss it!
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This is a golden chance to study in Europe with full support. If you’re into science and research, don’t sleep on this opportunity!
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