MASHAV Capacity Building Program on Biotechnology and Bioinformatics

Deadline: 27 November 2014

MASHAV in cooperation with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem’s Faculty of Agriculture has launched the opening of a training and capacity building program on Meeting Agricultural Challenges in a Changing World: Biotechnology and Bioinformatics. The course is to be held in Rehovot, Israel from 5 January 2015 to 5 March 2015.

The course is aimed at promoting the use of new biotechnological techniques in modern agricultural production. The environment is changing and this important parameter will be a central component of this course. MASHAV supports scholarships covering tuition fees, full board accommodation and basic medical insurance.

Course Highlights

• Advanced research equipment and the central library of Agricultural Science are available
• Around-the-clock computer access
• Scientific material available
• Professional field trips

Eligibility Criteria

• An academic degree (M.Sc. or above) in biology, animal sciences or agriculture.
• An authorized certificate of English proficiency at a level of at least 89 on the TOEFL
• A detailed record of studies and copies of last degree received must be included with application forms.
• An official signed and stamped certificate of good health.
• Professional experience in the field of biotechnology
• Letters of recommendation from the candidate’s place of work or study.

Application Format

• The candidate should download the application form from the MASHAV website.
• The completed application form along with the supporting documents should be sent to the email given on the website before the closing date.
• An additional copy in PDF format should be set to the Faculty email address given on the website.

Download registration form in MS Word or PDF.

For more information, please visit: MASHAV Capacity Building Program.

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