Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering
The Erasmus Mundus program remains one of the most prestigious options for international students interested in biotechnology and genetic sciences. Several EMJMD programs specialize in molecular biology, synthetic biology, and genetic engineering.
مساجد گرانے والے حکمرانوں کیلئے ایک سبق آموز کہانی
چک شہزاد اسلام آباد میں ایک محل تعمیر ہوا جس کی سب دیواریں بم پروف تھیں۔
اس کی تعمیر تین سال میں مکمل ہوئی پیسہ پانی کی طرح بہایا گیا
یہ گھر نہیں ایک چھوٹی سے ریاست تھی جس میں گھر
کا انٹرنل ٹرانسپورٹ سسٹم تک موجود تھا۔
لیکن پھر بدقسمتی کی انتہا دیکھیں شداد کی اس جنت میں مشرف کو اتنے ماہ بھی رہنا نصیب نہ ہوا جتنے سال اس جنت کی تعمیر میں لگے تھے۔
ملک کے اس وقت کے سیاسی حالات نے اس کو ملک چھوڑنے پر مجبور کیا اور زندگی کے آخری ایام مہلک بیماری میں مبتلا ہو کر دبئی کے ایک چھوٹے سے فلیٹ میں کسمپرسی کے عالم میں گزارے اور آخرکار خالقِ حقیقی سے جا ملے۔
گیس گینگریل نامی انفیکشن کے باعث جسم سے اس قدر شدید بدبو نکلتی کہ انسان کا قریب کھڑے ہونا ناممکن ہو جاتا۔
دوست احباب رشتہ تو دور کی بات سگی اولاد بھی ملنے سے کنی کتراتی۔ ہاں صہبا مشرف نے اپنے کئی دوستوں کے ہمراہ اس کا ساتھ دیا۔ موت تک ساتھ رہی
یہ واقعات ہر صاحبِ اقتدار اور اشرافیہ کے لیے ایک کھلی نشانی ہے کہ یہ دنیا فانی ہے اور انجام سب کا ایک ہی ہے اپنی باری پر فنا ہونا- تاریخ کے اوراق میں فرعون، نمرود اور قارون جیسے طاقتور حکمرانوں کے قصے آج بھی گواہ ہیں کہ محلات، خزانے اور طاقت کسی کے کام نہ آئے۔ جنہیں لوگ خدائی طاقت سمجھتے تھے، وہ بھی مٹی تلے دفن ہو گئے۔ اس لیے جب ہر ذیشعور جانتا ہے کہ نہ محل ساتھ جاتا ہے، نہ عہدہ اور نہ ہی یہ بے دریغ سرکاری طاقت، اور انجام صرف موت ہے، تو پھر زندگی۔
کو فرعونی تکبر میں کیوں ضائع کیا جاتا ہے؟۔
Funding: Complete tuition fee waiver, monthly living stipend, travel allowance, and health insurance.
Eligibility: Open to students worldwide with academic backgrounds in biology, biotechnology, genetics, or related sciences.
Relevant Programs: MSc in Molecular Biotechnology, MSc in Plant Breeding, MSc in Genomics and Bioinformatics.
Advantages: Study in multiple European countries, access to advanced labs, and industry internships in biotech companies.
DAAD Scholarships – Germany
Germany’s strong biotech and genetic engineering research ecosystem makes DAAD an attractive funding opportunity. Leading universities and research centers work directly with companies in pharmaceuticals, bioinformatics, and agricultural biotechnology.
- Funding: Tuition waiver, monthly stipend, travel allowance, health insurance.
- Notable Universities: Heidelberg University, RWTH Aachen University, University of Freiburg, Technical University of Munich.
- Specializations: Genetic engineering, bioinformatics, molecular medicine, and industrial biotechnology.
- Advantages: Strong collaborations with Max Planck Institutes and biotech companies like BioNTech and Bayer.
Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals (SISGP)
Sweden leads in biotechnology research, particularly in genetic medicine, bio-based materials, and environmental biotechnology. The SISGP program provides full funding for master’s studies in these areas.
- Funding: Tuition fees, monthly stipend, travel grant, and health insurance.
- Relevant Courses: MSc in Biotechnology (KTH Royal Institute of Technology), MSc in Molecular Biology (Lund University), MSc in Genetic and Molecular Plant Science (Stockholm University).
- Advantages: Integration with Sweden’s bio-innovation industries and research collaborations with biotech firms.
Chevening Scholarships – United Kingdom
The Chevening program funds one-year master’s degrees in the UK, offering access to globally recognized universities with biotech and genetics expertise.
- Funding: Tuition, monthly living allowance, travel costs, and visa fees.
- Notable Universities: University of Cambridge (MPhil in Biotechnology), University College London (MSc in Genetics of Human Disease), University of Edinburgh (MSc in Synthetic Biology and Biotechnology).
- Strength: Direct connections with biotech industries, medical research centers, and clinical genetics labs.
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Fellowships
MSCA funds PhD and postdoctoral research in biotechnology and genetic engineering. It supports innovative research in molecular genetics, CRISPR technology, and synthetic biology.
- Funding: Researcher salary, mobility allowance, travel expenses, and research costs.
- Focus Areas: Genome editing, molecular diagnostics, bioengineering for healthcare, and sustainable biotech applications.
- Eligibility: Open to international researchers at doctoral and postdoctoral levels.
Netherlands Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP)
The Netherlands is renowned for biotech innovation, especially in plant genetics, biomedical engineering, and food biotechnology. OKP provides funding for international students from eligible countries.
- Funding: Full tuition waiver, living stipend, travel support, and insurance.
- Relevant Courses: MSc in Biotechnology (Wageningen University), MSc in Life Science and Technology (Leiden University).
- Advantages: Research opportunities with Dutch biotech startups and multinational firms in genetics and pharmaceuticals.
ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme – Switzerland
ETH Zurich provides cutting-edge research opportunities in genetic engineering, molecular biology, and biotechnology.
- Funding: Full tuition waiver, generous living stipend, and mentoring support.
- Specializations: Genome editing, protein engineering, metabolic engineering, and biopharmaceutical development.
- Advantages: Access to interdisciplinary labs and collaboration with Swiss biotech firms.
Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Programme – France
France is heavily invested in life sciences and biotechnology research, with scholarships under the Eiffel program for master’s and PhD studies.
- Funding: Monthly stipend, tuition waiver, travel, health insurance, and cultural activities.
- Notable Institutions: Université de Paris (MSc in Molecular Genetics), Université de Lyon (MSc in Biotechnology), AgroParisTech (MSc in Plant Biotechnology).
- Specializations: Biomedical biotechnology, agricultural genetics, and molecular diagnostics.
Finland Government Scholarships
Finland supports biotechnology research, with particular strengths in molecular medicine, environmental biotechnology, and genetic science.
- Funding: Tuition waiver and living allowance.
- Relevant Courses: MSc in Biotechnology (University of Helsinki), MSc in Biomedical Sciences (University of Turku), MSc in Molecular Life Sciences (University of Oulu).
- Industry Links: Research collaboration with Finland’s biotech sector and pharmaceutical companies.
University of Copenhagen Excellence Scholarships – Denmark
The University of Copenhagen offers scholarships for international students pursuing biotechnology and genetics, with research-driven programs in molecular biology and genetic engineering.
- Funding: Tuition coverage and monthly living stipend.
- Specializations: Plant genetics, medical biotechnology, genome editing, and bioinformatics.
- Strength: Collaboration with biotech firms and research institutes across Scandinavia.
