Skoltech M.Sc. Fellowships – Russian Scholarship Program

Scholarship Overview

•  The Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech) provides an internationally competitive graduate fellowship to individuals who wish to pursue research in scientific, technological, and entrepreneurial fields.

Host School

• The host school for this fellowship is Skoltech, a private graduate research university in Skolkovo, Russia, a suburb of Moscow.
• Established in 2011 in collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Skoltech aims to e
• ducate the next generations of researchers and entrepreneurs; a
• dvance scientific knowledge; and, f
• oster technological innovation to address critical issues facing Russia and the world in the new century.
• Applying international research and educational models, the university integrates the best Russian scientific traditions with twenty-first century entrepreneurship and innovation.

Fields of Study

• Currently, Skoltech has five inter-disciplinary two-year M.Sc. programs, namely:
  • Information Science and Technology (full program)
  • Energy Science and Technology (full program)
  • Biomedical Science and Technology (full program)
  • Space Science and Technology (pilot program for Russian citizens only in 2014-2015, full program from 2015 onwards)
  • Nuclear Science and Technology (pilot program for Russian citizens only in 2014-2015, full program from 2015 onwards)

What does the scholarship cover?

• For every admitted M.Sc. student, Skoltech will provide an internationally competitive fellowship, including a tuition waiver, subsidized housing, an assistantship, and medical insurance.

How many scholarships are given?

• This is a highly competitive fellowship program, however the number of scholarships awarded each academic year has yet to be confirmed.

Which countries are targeted?

• All countries

Am I Eligible to Apply?

To be eligible to the fellowship, interested students must meet the following criteria:

• An undergraduate degree in engineering, mathematics, applied sciences, physics, chemistry, biology, or related fields
• Outstanding academic record at the undergraduate level
• Demonstrated English proficiency given that the language used in Skoltech is English
  • A score of 79 on the TOEFL iBT or 6.5 on the IELTS is desired
  • TOEFL or IELTS score is not required if applicant is a native speaker of English or received a degree from a university in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, or New Zealand
• Admission to Skoltech is merit based
• Note that students with undergraduate degrees in the humanities or social sciences may apply, but they should have significant training in a field relevant to one of Skoltech’s five programs.

How to Apply – Next Steps

• To be considered for admission, applicants must register on this site and fill out the online application. Note that applying to Skoltech M.Sc. Fellowships is free of charge.
• http://www.skoltech.ru/en/
• The application consists of the following:
  • Online Application Form: Biographical and Demographic Information, Prior Education & Experience
  • Personal Statement: In one-two pages, you will be asked to respond to a question or questions. Login to the online application to see this year’s suggested topic.
  • CV/Resume
  • Three (3) Letters of Recommendation: Students should seek out recommendations from former or current professors, supervisors, etc. The online application has an automated system by which applicants request the letters by email.
  • TOEFL or IELTS results: Skoltech’s institution code for iBT TOEFL is 2909.
  • Transcripts/Diplomas from universities attended: Copies of transcripts from each prior university should be uploaded in the original language, as well as in English translation.
  • Optional Information: GRE results; digitial portfolio; video file; audio file. Skoltech’s institution code for the GRE is 1294.

Closing Date

• The online application is due at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, 20 January, 2014 (Moscow time). Skoltech will notify applications about whether they will be invited for further stages of the application process (Skype interview; Selection Weekends) by 31 January 2014.

How do I get more information?

• For questions on application procedures, please email the Skoltech Office of Student Affairs with business address at:

Bram Caplan
Director of Student Affairs
caplan@skoltech.ru
+7 (916) 364-9742
+7 (495) 280-1841, extension 3203

• Check out their social networking sites:
  • Facebook: www.facebook.com/Skoltech (English)
  • Twitter: www.twitter.com/Skoltech (English), www.twitter.com/Skoltech_ru (Russian)
  • VKontakte: www.vk.com/Skoltech (Russian)