Call for Applications: Student Exchange Scholarships for Master’s Students (thesis stage only, currently conducting their scientific research) under MARE ProjectInternational Relations and Projects Department announces the opening of applications for research-based study scholarships under MARE Project for Master’s students who are in the thesis stage and currently conducting their scientific research (as the scholarship is a research-based study scholarship) for fall semester of the academic year 2025/2026 to Messina University / Italy.
The deadline for submitting applications is Saturday, 20/9/2025, through the following link:
https://forms.office.com/r/0eYtsF7DJc
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Food Chemistry Laboratory: analytical activities and chemical characterization of food products.
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Food Microbiology and Fermentation Chemistry Laboratory: focus on food microbiology and fermentation processes, including the isolation and observation of food-related microorganisms, as well as experimental fermentation activities.
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General Biochemistry: research and training in fundamental biochemical processes and applications.
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Basic and Translational Pharmacology, and Clinical Pharmacology: research on molecular targets of pharmacologically active substances aimed at the treatment of various diseases.
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Comparative Anatomy, Ecotoxicology, and Aquatic Toxicology: research in biomonitoring, biomarkers, zoology, and environmental metabolomics, with applications in both biomedicine and environmental sciences.
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Translational Medicine: basic and preclinical research applied to biomedical biotechnologies, with a particular focus on imaging techniques (microscopy) and anatomical-histological studies.
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The University of Messina provides a monthly allowance of €1000.
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The student will also receive a travel allowance of approximately €395.
The student must arrive at the University of Messina before 15/12/2025
Eligibility Criteria for Master’s Students:
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A minimum GPA of Very Good.
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Completion of at least 6 credit hours, and currently in the thesis stage, actively conducting research.
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Proof of English proficiency taken within the last 5 years from the date of application:
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A minimum score of 70% in the English proficiency test conducted by the university for this purpose, OR
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TOEFL score of at least 72, OR
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IELTS score of at least 5.
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Selection Criteria:
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Student’s GPA – up to 10 points.
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Language proficiency – up to 10 points.
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A deduction of 5 points will apply to students who have previously benefited from student exchange opportunities.
