Balsells Graduate Fellowship Program

The Balsells Graduate Fellowship Program at the University of Colorado has provided graduate fellowships and assistantships to allow outstanding students from Catalonia to pursue master's and doctoral degrees at the University of Colorado in Boulder since August 2010.

Participants must be citizens and permanent residents of Spain, graduates in engineering or science from a university in Catalonia, speak and write fluently in both Catalan and Spanish, and be able to succeed in courses taught in English.

Each fellow will pursue an M.S. thesis or Ph.D. dissertation in the general area of bioengineering, with a co-advisor or committee member from a biological or health-science department in addition to the primary faculty advisor from an engineering department. Balsells fellows will receive a competitive monthly stipend, as well as payment of tuition, fees, and health insurance.

The University

The University of Colorado Boulder was founded in 1876. It is located at the eastern edge of the Rocky Mountains in the center of the United States. Home to 30,000 students, this comprehensive university provides an outstanding education and research in science, engineering, business, law, and the humanities. With over 300 days of sunshine each year, the area has attractive cultural and recreational activities in all seasons.

The College of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Colorado Boulder is the top-ranked engineering program in the Rocky Mountain region. Bioengineering research is a strength of all of the graduate degree programs, which include:

• Aerospace Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Science
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
   

More Information

• Description of Balsells Graduate Fellowship Program
• Balsells Graduate Fellow Profiles
• Sample Bioengineering Projects
• Information on Applying to University of Colorado for Graduate Study
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Information Presentation
   

How to Apply

To apply for the Balsells Graduate Fellowship Program you need to:

• Complete the Graduate School application for the department in which you are interested.
  Review the Admissions Process information on the Graduate School web site for links to application and requirements by department, and
• Send an email expressing your interest in the Balsells Graduate Fellowship Program at the University of Colorado to Sharon Powers, Dean's Assistant, at sharon.powers@colorado.edu.
• Complete the required exams proving your preparedness and English proficiency. Learn more about the GRE, TOEFL, and IELTS requirements.