Wellcome Sanger Institute

 

Sanger Prize application

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Before proceeding with the application form please ensure that you meet the following requirements:

  • Be from a low or middle income country – a full list of eligible countries is available from https://wellcome.org/grant-funding/guidance/prepare-to-apply/low-and-middle-income-countries.
  • Be studying an undergraduate degree that includes a genomics element at a University/Institute in a low or middle income country at the time of the first stage application. This could include (but is not limited to) any biological science degree, bioinformatics, medicine or veterinary science. (Please note that if you have completed your course but are awaiting graduation then you are eligible to apply).
  • Demonstrate, in the application form, an active interest in research in the genomics field (this can be through your undergraduate course and through extra curricular activities such as seminar attendance and reading materials).
  • Have not had any previous international scientific research experience longer than one month, in a high income country, at the time of application (excluding short trips for conferences).
  • Have a good command of English (demonstrated by the clear writing within the application form, no certificate of English is required).
  • Be over 18 at the time of applying.

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Your degree

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Form progress

  • Personal information
  • Expression of interest
  • Academic referees
  • Your CV
  • Please confirm your details
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