Whitaker International Program: The Whitaker International Summer Program

The Whitaker International Summer Program provides funding for U.S. bioengineers and biomedical engineers to continue their existing Master’s or PhD work abroad of high-quality, individually-arranged, research or internship in industry or coursework relevant to their field under the supervision of a mentor.

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Listing Details

Organization Name

Whitaker International Program

www.whitaker.org/grants/summer-grants

Organization Mandate

The Whitaker International Program sends emerging leaders in U.S. biomedical engineering (or bioengineering) overseas to undertake a self-designed project that will enhance their careers within the field. The goal of the program is to assist the development of professional leaders who are not only superb scientists, but who also will advance the profession through an international outlook.

Countries

Regions

North America, Central America, South America, Caribbean, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Central Asia, East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Middle East, North Africa, Central Africa, Western Africa, Eastern Africa, Southern Africa, Oceania, Antarctica

Subcategory

Subject - funding opportunities

Biomedical Engineering

Application deadline

February of each year

Amount of the award

Fixed-amount fellowship award.

Round-trip international fare.

Monthly living stipend.

Health and accident insurance.

Eligibility - nationality

United States

Eligibility

Hold a Bachelor’s degree by the beginning date of the grant.

Enrolled in a BME or BME-related Master’s or PhD program OR recent recipient of an MS degree in BME or a BME-related field (within last three years).

Proficient language ability to carry out the proposed project in the host country.

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