UNU-INWEH Scholarships in Drylands Management for Developing Country

UNU-INWEH Scholarships

Masters Degree

Deadline: 30 July 2016 (yearly)
Study in:  Japan/Tunisia
Course starts: Oct 2016

Last updated: 12 May 2016

Brief description: The Joint Master’s Degree (MSc) Programme on Integrated Drylands Management conveys together different proficiency and scientific property of the partner institutes to build advanced human capital, and generate and adapt global knowledge for local solutions in drylands. The programme gives young professionals and scientists a worldwide perception on integrated property management approaches in drylands and permits them to achieve practical experience in different dryland countries.

Throughout the programme, a strong emphasis will be placed on multidisciplinary approaches. The MSc Programme will propose a short concentrated course and field research leading to the development of a Master’s thesis.

Host Institution(s): The Joint Master’s Degree (MSc) Programme on Integrated Drylands Management is presented jointly through the partnership between the:

• • United Nations University (UNU)
• • Institut des RégionsArides (IRA),
• • Cold and Arid Regions Environmental and Engineering Research Institute (CAREERI)
• • International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA)
• • Institut National Agronomique de Tunisie (INAT)
• • Tottori University (TU)
• • Global Mechanism of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification(UNCCD)
• • International Center for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies (CIHEAM) —  Bari.

Level/Field of study:  Masters in Integrated Drylands Management

Number of Scholarships: Limited

Target group: Students from developing countries

Scholarship value/inclusions: A limited number of Scholarships will be provided to skilled applicants from developing countries on a spirited basis. These scholarships will cover the travel costs between the country of origin and IRA, CAREERI, ICARDA, and TU, as needed.  The tuition fee will be waived for students who are Fellowship beneficiaries.

During the course work in 2016, IRA will house the students with full boarding and lodging in a appropriate accommodation in Médenine, Tunisia. During laboratory research work, TU will give non-Japanese students with payment for accommodation and meals in Tottori, Japan.

Eligibility Criteria: Admission is based on the following criteria:

• Candidates must already be registered in a Master’s degree programme at one of the Programme partner institutes and have completed their basic course work.

• Candidates registered in a Master’s programme at an accredited university outside the Programme partners may be suitable to submit an application if they have completed their basic coursework, and can establish a link with a Programme partners for their field research and thesis work which will be undertaken jointly with their current supervisor. Such candidates should contact the interested Programme partner institute directly to explore options and arrangements.

• Candidates must demonstrate a verified aptitude in appropriate research methodologies, laboratory and computer skills.

• Candidates must demonstrate proof of proficiency in English (oral and written).

• Candidates must submit a research proposal of 5 pages, whose precedence aligns with that of programme partner who will host the proposed research.

• Working experience in dryland management is attractive.

Application Instructions: To submit an application, you must submit the completed and signed application form together with the supporting documents by 30 July 2016.

It is essential to visit the 2016-2017 Brochure and browse the authorized website (link found below) to access the applications form and for in depth information on how to submit an application for this scholarship.

Website: Authorized Scholarship Website:  http://inweh.unu.edu/msc-drylands/