Scholarships in Climate Action offered by The Government of Malta Postgraduate Studies at The University of Malta
Published: 5/15/2018 8:13:53 AM
Description:
The scholarships are being offered as part of the Government of Malta’s commitment under the Climate Finance Package to provide support for capacity building in developing states. The Government of Malta wishes to provide assistance to developing states on an equally fundamental aspect of capacity building, through funding scholarships for academic learning and research in Post-Graduate Studies at the University of Malta commending October 2018. The three pathways identified for the 2018 call for applications are:
Sustainable and Low Carbon Transportation
Ecological Implications of climate-induced Sea Warming
The impacts of, and Responses to Climate Change in Small Island States and Territories.
Sustainable and Low Carbon Transportation
Admission Requirements
A first degree in Electrical Engineering with at least Second Class (Honours)
Experience in or be familiar with the power distribution network and the proliferation of distributed generation in applicant’s country of origin
Ecological Implication of Climate-induced Sea Warming
Admission Requirements
A Bachelor’s degree classified at least at Second Class Honours or Category II, in Biology obtained in the ten years previous to registration for the Course.
Knowledge and experience in marine biology, in particular marine ecology.
Experience in field surveys, sampling and laboratory analyses of environmental data, including biological attributes, and statistical analyses of ecological data
Diving experience would also be an asset but is not essential
Impacts of, and Responses to Climate Change in Small Island States and Territories
Admission Requirements
A first degree with at least Second Class (Honours) or Category II in a discipline related to Sustainable Development, Geography, Island Studies or in any other area of study which the Board considers as appropriate, obtained in the ten years previous to registration for the Course.
Competence in the skills required by the nature of the proposed research via an extended interview and the submission of appropriate documentation, provided that where deficiencies are identified applicants shall be required to take specific study-units intended to compensate for the deficit.
Have experience in grassroots mobilization, community activism, policy making or public sector management
Eligibility
Be a citizen of Saint Lucia
Demonstrate a clear intention of returning to home country at the end of studies in Malta
The Scholarships will cover
Payment of the University of Malta Tuition Fees and bench fees
Health Insurance to cover a premium up to a maximum of EUR 500. Students will be guided on this and other arrangement upon arrival.
Reimbursement for visa expenses amounting to EUR 60.
A monthly subsistence allowance amounting to EUR 1100 per month to be used towards accommodation, living, transport, academic expenses and any other expenses that may arise. Students will receive this monlthy allowance for a maximum and continued duration of 13 months. The study programme must be completed on a full-time basis within the same time-frame. This amount may not cover all costs related to living and studying in Malta and students are required to have other means of financial assistance to cover their stay in Malta.
One return journey to the home country/country of residence the cost of which is capped at EUR 1200. Any additional trips or travel costs higher than this amount will have to be covered by the student. The amount will be refunded on presentation of receipts and entry boarding passes following the student’s arrival in Malta.
The scholarship holders will be requested to attend the Orientation Programme that is organized for all new international students joining the University of Malta. This will be held towards the end of September 2018.
Additional information is available here:
Online application form can be accessed here
Applications should be submitted online along with copies of academic qualifications and all other requested documentation to the University of Malta by Friday May 25th, 2018.
Ministry: Ministry of Education, Innovation, Gender Relations and Sustainable Development
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