Graduate Bioengineering Fellowship Opportunity at Trinity College Dublin and University of Notre Dame beginning Fall 2009.

A fellowship opportunity in the area of cartilage mechanobiology and tissue engineering is available at the University of Notre Dame (ND) and Trinity College Dublin (TCD) through the Naughton Graduate Student Exchange Program.  The mission of the program is to enable doctoral students to experience an international education and to facilitate broad cross-cultural training.  The Naughton fellow will be based at either TCD or at ND, and is expected to spend approximately two years in graduate school each university.  It is anticipated that the student will obtain a Masters degree from their host institution in addition to a Ph.D. from their home institution.  The fellowship covers tuition at both universities, a competitive stipend for living expenses in both countries, and a travel allowance.

We seek a student who has breadth of vision and experience in addition to outstanding undergraduate achievement in bioengineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field.  Naughton fellows are expected to serve as ambassadors for both universities and both countries, preparing for a life of leadership and service grounded in their technical accomplishments.

To be considered for this fellowship opportunity, applicants must:

1.  Apply to the graduate school at either Trinity College Dublin or the University of Notre Dame, and

2.  Submit a one-paragraph statement highlighting the applicant’s qualifications and interest in this international fellowship opportunity to the contacts provided below.

For further information, please contact Dr. Diane Wagner at the University of Notre Dame (dwagner@nd.edu).