A two-year scholarship programme studying in four centres of European excellence in aquaculture research; Scotland, Crete and France. Gain practical and theoretical skills needed for a successful career in aquaculture through industry-led research programmes, internships and fieldwork.
Eligibility requirements
Eligible applicants for Partner Country scholarships are students who are not nationals of an EU country, Iceland, Norway, Lichtenstein, Turkey or the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM). In addition, they cannot be residents of these countries nor have carried out their main activity (studies, training or work) for more than a total of 12 months over the last 5 years in any of these countries. The 5 year reference period for this 12-month rule is calculated backwards as from the submission deadline (defined by the consortia) of applying for an EMJMD student scholarship.
Eligible applicants for Programme Country scholarships are all other students who do not meet the criteria for Partner Country scholarships (this includes all nationals of the European Union, Iceland, Norway, Lichtenstein, Turkey and FYROM, as well as, people who have spent more than a total of 12 months in the EU over the last 5 years).
Applicants for the EMJMD ACES/ACES+ must possess a Bachelors degree (or equivalent; second class or higher at Honours level) in 1 of the fields of environmental or social sciences, which could be: Aquaculture-related studies, Marine Science, Aquatic Biology, Biology, Environmental Sciences or Marine Resources, Environmental Economics and Environmental Policy. They must have English competence equivalent to 6.5 Academic IELTS (with a minimum of 6.0 in all 4 components). Mature students and those with practical working experience in the aquaculture industry, are particularly welcomed.
Field of study
Joint Master Degree in AquaCulture, Environment and Society (EMJMD ACES/ACES+)
Application deadline
Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application within 5 working days of interview. If you are interested in applying to the course, please submit your application by 30 June 2022.
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