Call for Applications | Scholarships for Masters at University Lyon 1

✅ Eligibility Criteria for the Scholarship

The applicant must be a Rwandan academic staff at Rwanda Polytechnic.
Able to stay in France during the entire study period.
Must continue to work as an academic staff at Rwanda Polytechnic after completing studies (as per RP guidelines for study leave).
Meet the entry requirements for the chosen program (see program links above).
Hold at least a Bachelor's Degree with second class upper division (Distinction) in the below fields.

🎓 Required Bachelor's Backgrounds

Bachelor in: Biomedical Engineering, Biology/Biochemistry, Laboratory Sciences and Process Engineering.

✅ What the Scholarship Provides

Living allowance during the study period (Maximum two years).
Tuition fees.
One round Air-Ticket.
Visa fees.
Health insurance.

✅ What the Scholarship does not Provide

No discretionally extension will be allowed after the two years study period.
Cost of failed courses/modules.

📄 Required Application Documents

Application letter addressed to the Vice Chancellor of Rwanda Polytechnic (indicating the program).
Personal statement (motivation + professional expectations) (Max 300 words).
Copy of National ID or Valid passport.
Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Recommendation letter from the principal of the hosting RP-college.
Certified copies of academic documents: Transcripts and Bachelor’s Degree. (Foreign degrees: equivalence from a competent organ in Rwanda).
A brief concept note of the applied research to be conducted during MSc studies (detailed structure below).

📌 Concept note must include:
▪ Project Title (not more than 20 words)
▪ Research area and Discipline
▪ Project Summary (max 500 words): overall description of anticipated research, problems to address, alignment with RP research agenda.
▪ Project Problem and Outputs (300 words): background of research problem(s) + expected outputs.
▪ Methodology/Research design (max 500 words): methodology and research approach from previous studies.

📬 How to Apply?

Interested candidates must submit the required documents in one PDF file format via the RP application portal. Only complete applications will be considered.

🗓️ Application deadline: 12^th May, 2026 at 11:59 PM (Late applications will not be accepted).

🔗 Go to Application Portal →

⚖️ Selection Process

Shortlisting based on eligibility criteria and completeness of application documents.
Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by a panel appointed by RP management.
Only candidates nominated by Rwanda Polytechnic will be recommended to continue with the application process for studies at University Lyon 1.

📊 Health Science - Clinical evaluation of medical devices