Research Vouchers
The Research Voucher provides prospective students with an excellent opportunity to explore the UMCG, its research facilities, and the social environment of the city of Groningen. Similarly, it allows prospective supervisors to make an informed decision about accepting a new student for subsequent degree studies.
The GSMS Research Voucher award policy targets prospective students from academic partners who intend to apply to an ATTP Sandwich PhD position, or those considering an externally funded research master's or (sandwich) PhD program (e.g., CSC, CONAHCYT, LPDP, ANID/Becas Chile, Colfuturo) at the UMCG. Only applications from candidates in these categories will be considered.
Applicants should submit the following documentation, converted into a pdf (max. size 1 MB), to the Graduate School at least three months in advance of their scheduled research internship:
- Application form (template available for download below)
- Curriculum Vitae (in English)
- Transcript of records
- Proof of English proficiency
- In case you are enrolled in a study program at another institution: Letter of approval from the relevant authority at your home institution that you have permission to travel to Groningen for your internship
Moreover, in case you are a prospective master student (MMIT, IMIM, or CPE):
- Include a notification (copy of email communication) from the Research Master (RM) Team at the Graduate School of Medical Sciences that they support your application to the RV.
The Research Master team will carry out a preliminary review of your educational background. In case they have assessed that you likely are admissible, they will support your RV application. Note that this support under no circumstances implies a subsequent obligation to admit you. The RV rightly serves informed decision-making at a later stage. Get in touch with the RM Team via gsms@rug.nl.
Check out the Q&A section about Research Vouchers here.