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GLOBAL EXCELLENCE AND MOBILITY SCHOLARSHIP ( GEMS )

Tuition Fee Waiver and / or Stipend
This scholarship features regional mobility and is awarded to highly qualified students seeking to work on projects of regional and global relevance .
RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS
Availability For Doctor of Philosophy students enrolling in Monash University Malaysia .
Recipients will be funded for an immersive placement in Monash University ( Australia ) of up to 12 months and have access to Monash University ’ s global network of research expertise and infrastructure during their candidature period .
Only 15 GEMS are available for 2024 , which will be awarded on a competitive basis .
Benefits 100 % tuition fee waiver plus a monthly stipend of RM2800 for 30 months in Malaysia , and as recipients will be funded for an immersive year in Monash Australia , a monthly stipend of RM8500 and a grant to cover travel and living expenses in Australia .
• Master by research degree : Two years full-time equivalent from the date of course commencement
• Doctoral degree : Three years and six months full-time equivalent from the date of course commencement or upon thesis submission , whichever is earlier .
Eligibility
• You must possess a minimum academic qualification of First Class Honours ( H1 ) or its equivalence ( H1E ) recognised by Monash Malaysia
• Other requirements apply .
Conditions You may be required to contribute a number of hours per week in academic support and / or research support activities as determined by the managing School .
Application Please visit monash . edu . my / research / gems-scholarship for a list of research topics and to apply .
1 For three years and three months ( full-time equivalent ) from the date of course commencement until the scholarship end date or upon thesis submission , whichever is earlier .
The GEMS program is great . Monash Malaysia is equipped with a brilliant combination of state-of-the-art research facilities , conducive learning environment , nurturing academics and supportive coursemates to guide you through your Doctoral program .”
SHEREEN LAI SHI MIN
Doctor of Philosophy ( Pharmacy ) Global Excellence and Mobility Scholarship ( GEMS )
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