INTERNATIONAL MASTERS PROGRAM IN GENETICS

10 Master’s excellence fellowships for international students at the G.E.N.E. Graduate School (Ecole Universitaire de Recherche Génétique et Epigénétique Nouvelle Ecole)

A selective teaching and research program in , All classes are taught exclusively in English

Personalized study Choice of 28 teaching modules covering 12 disciplines: Human Genetics, Genomics, Cancer Genetics, Evolution, Epigenetics, Cell program biology, Neurosciences, Immunology, Developmental Biology, Microbiology,

Aging, Stem cells.

Advanced classes Choice of 7 selective theoretical and practical training modules: at the Pasteur Institute Advanced Immunology, Molecular Biology of the Cell, Development of the Nervous System, Multiple roles of RNAs, Mouse Genetics, Human Population Genomics and Genetic Epidemiology, Principles and Applications of

Fluorescence Microscopy. Semester 1: 30 ECTS 30 1: Semester European Erasmus Attend a one-week lecture module in partner in exchange program Europe:

Rome, Florence, Padua, Trieste, Milan, Barcelona

Research training 6-month research internship at the best institutes in Paris: Over 200 research laboratories including Pasteur Institute, Institut Jacques Monod, IUH, Center for Epigenetics and Cell Fate, Imagine Institute, Necker

Hospital for Sick Children. Semester 2: 30 ECTS 30 2: Semester

INFORMATION AND APPLICATION 2019-2020 Academic year https://eur-gene.univ-paris-diderot.fr/en/m2-scholarships-foreign-students Academic year 2019-2020

INTERNATIONAL MASTERS FELLOWSHIPS IN GENETICS The Graduate School Genetics and Epigenetics New Education Ecole Universitaire de Recherche Génétique et Epigénétique Nouvelle Ecole (EUR G.E.N.E.)

We are offering 10 fellowships for international students in the European Masters in Genetics at the of Paris

The G.E.N.E. Graduate School at the integrates the best teaching and research strengths in genetics and epigenetics including internationally-renowned research laboratories, cutting-edge technology platforms and interdisciplinary training programs to prepare students for tomorrow’s challenges in genetics and epigenetics research. We are one of France’s leading universities with a strong reputation in life and biomedical research. Located in the heart of Paris on a state-of-the-art campus, the university attracts top students from around the world. In 2019, Paris Diderot University will merge with Paris Descartes University to form the University of Paris.

G.E.N.E. offers 10 Masters fellowships to recruit highly motivated and talented international students. In the 1st semester, students will attend classes in English covering a wide range of topics in genetics. This is followed by a research internship with a choice of 200 host laboratories across the city of Paris.

DESCRIPTION OF THE FELLOWSHIP FUNDING

• A student scholarship of 5K€ • A research stipend during the 6 month internship • Simplified access to CROUS student housing (subject to availability)

Most host laboratories for the internships are part of the newly-created University of Paris. Choice of laboratory and compliance with the terms of the fellowship will be validated by the Master’s teaching team.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• Master 1 (or equivalent) obtained in a country other than France • Candidates must hold non-French citizenship • Completed application before the call deadline • Admission to the Master 2 of the European Magistère of Genetics

Note: an application for the fellowship does not represent an application to the Masters Program, which must be carried out via the specific procedure after the fellowship results are known (see above).

DEADLINE

• Closing date for applications: 5th May 2019

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

• Download application form https://eur-gene.univ-paris-diderot.fr/en/m2-scholarships-foreign-students • Send completed application form assembled into a single pdf document including all the additional documents requested before 5th May 2019 to [email protected]

More information: For questions regarding the fellowship, contact us at [email protected] Masters’ Program 2nd year (in English): www.magisteregenet.univ-paris-diderot.fr/spip.php?article61 Website of the Master’s Program (in French): www.magisteregenet.univ-paris-diderot.fr