Deadline- 20 May 2013 for students from abroad and 31 May 2013 for students within Japan
Applications are accepted for postgraduate programme on Building Resilience to Climate Change offered by United Nations University Institute for Sustainability and Peace (UNU-ISP). This course focuses on issues regarding sustainability and adaptation to climate and ecosystems change. Excellent written and verbal English language skills are required.
Topics include climate and atmospheric science, impacts assessment, climate and society, ecosystems resilience, risk and uncertainty, integrated solutions for mitigation and adaptation, mainstreaming adaptation into development planning and community-based adaptation.
Documents required-
- A completed Application with photo and signature
- Proof of enrollment in a master’s or Ph.D. degree programme for those currently undertaking a degree programme
- Original transcripts of academic records at the college or university level, or certified copies of original transcripts (these will not be returned to the applicant, so please do not include original certificates of diplomas or degrees)
- A detailed proposal of research topic, and explain how it could link with applicant’s current university thesis topic to that of climate change
- TOEFL scores or equivalent proof of English-language proficiency for non-native speakers or those who do not have an academic degree in an English-speaking country
- Minimum two references; one from the student’s supervisor and one from another faculty member
Eligibility & Criteria-
- Students who are currently enrolled in a masters or Ph.D. programme, in any discipline
- who wish to deepen their knowledge on, and gain practical training in, building resilience to climate and ecosystems change
- who desire a future career as a climate change specialist
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