jeudi 24 avril 2014

The UNESCO/ISEDC Offering 20 Fellowships for Four Weeks Training (in the field of energy and sustainable development)

The UNESCO/ISEDC Offering 20 Fellowships for Four Weeks Training (in the field of energy and sustainable development)

Deadline: 30 May 2014

ELIGIBLE ARAB STATES (15 Member States):
Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Mauritania*, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Sudan*, Syrian Arab Republic, Tunisia, Yemen*
Applicants can be maximum 25 years of age at the time of application.
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) International Center for Sustainable Energy Development (ISEDC) in Moscow has announced 20 fellowships for four weeks duration. The fellowship aims to enhance the capacity-building and human resources development in the area of sustainable and renewable energy sources in developing countries and countries in transition.
The four weeks training will be held in the Russian Federation specialized institutions from 6-31 October 2014.

Fields of Study:
Energy and Sustainable Development
Ecological Management of Energy Resources
Renewable Energy
Sustainable and Renewable Energy Power Generation
The fellowship includes tuition fees exempt, and US$800 (a month) stipend to cover accommodation, meals, pocket expenses and incidentals.

Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants must be from 46 Member States from Africa, 15 Member States from Arab States, 39 Member States from Asia and the Pacific, 32 Member States from Latin America and the Caribbean, 22 Member States from Europe, and Tokelau, the Associate Member State.
Applicants must hold at least a BSc degree or BA in Economics.
Applicants must be proficient in English language.
Applicants can be maximum 25 years of age at the time of application.
Applications should be endorsed by the National Commission for UNESCO and must be duly completed in English or French language.
Complete application includes- completed UNESCO fellowship application form, six photographs, certified photocopies of Diplomas, and certificate of English Language Proficiency.


YES Network Winter-Spring 2014 Newsletter

Dear All,
We're writing to let you know that the latest edition of the YES Network's Newsletter is now up on the YES Network website: 
http://www.networkyes.org/index.php/news/

Newsletter Highlights:

1. YES Community News: 3rd YES Congress 2014 - Abstracts submission deadline extended and registration Open! Don’t forget to check out the available travel grants! (page 4).
2. National Chapters: News from India, Morocco, DR of Congo and Peru (page 6-7).
3. Meet the YES Executive Women! (page8)
4. Featured YES Personality: Elyvin Nkhojera (page 9).
5. Crossing Boarders Article: NASA Sends “Big Data” in to the CloudNASA Sends "Big Data" in to the Cloud by Melissa Prior (page 10-11)
6. YES Member Showcase: Salma Tifratine (page 12).
7.  Leadership Opportunities: Send us your application now!  (page 13).
8. Geoscience Community News (page 14-16).




Thanks,
Amel, Tobias, Cecilia and Abdelouahed

YES Network Newsletter Team
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