The Erasmus Mundus Masters in Plant Breeding – emPLANT – is a two years Master degree offered by a consortium of six leading European universities in the field of plant breeding, plant biology, seed technology and biotechnology in order to face the challenges of global changes such as population growth and climate change.
The objective of emPLANT is to remedy to the lack of qualified highly skilled plant breeders on Master and PhD level with a training program that combines science, management, law, intercultural competence and language skills.
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emPLANT+ Scholarships
| Application Deadline | 14 Jan 2022 |
| Type | Masters |
| Sponsor | Erasmus Mundus Master Program in Plant Breeding (emPLANT+) |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Aim and Benefits of emPLANT+ Scholarships
In applying during this call you automatically apply for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship which is a full grant covering participation costs, travel costs, installation costs and living allowance.
Requirements for emPLANT+ Scholarships Qualification
If you are interested in applying for the Erasmus+ Masters in Plant Breeding, please check if you meet the requirements below:
- Awarded Bachelor of Science degree (min. 180 ECTS) in Agriculture/Agronomy, Plant Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Master 1 Genetics, Molecular Biosciences or related relevant fields
- OR students in their last Bachelor year
- Language proficiency:
- B2 in English except when English is your mother tongue. If not, please provide one of the following documents:
- Official English test: IELTS 6.5 no section below 5.5 ; TOEFL 575 paper-based, 4,5 written, 190 computer-based, 90 internet-based (20 written), etc…
- Or a University letter attesting English is the medium of instruction of your higher education
- B1 in Spanish for those applying to UPV in year 2 except when Spanish is your mother tongue. Official test: DELE, ALTE, etc…
- Application received before the end of the deadline
- Application form filled out in English
- Application containing all requested elements and documents
Application Deadline
January 14, 2022How to Apply
- Before applying, make sure to go through the emPLANT website and in particular the “Programme”, “Fees/Scholarship” and “How to apply” tabs in order to have a good overview of the emPLANT Master’s Degree.
- When applying, make sure to have all necessary documents you must upload during the online application. The list of compulsory documents is available here.
- The link to the online application is available here. Each question of the form is important and the answer must be different from a question to another.
For more details, visit emPLANT+ website.