Chevening UNEP-WCMC Scholarships bring students from all regions of the world to work for one year at the World Conservation Monitoring Centre in Cambridge. Scholars are expected to work with the Centre’s staff on programmes ranging from managing data about ecosystems and biodiversity, to interpreting and analysing that data to provide assessment and policy analysis. The work will contribute to and help to shape national and international decision–making processes and help to place authoritative biodiversity knowledge at the centre of decision–making.
Aims:
This scheme aims to help young researchers to prepare for a role in national and regional policy development and decision–making to resolve ecosystem and biodiversity–related challenges. With support from the Centre’s staff each scholar will select a range of subjects as a focus for their work.
Eligibility:
Candidates must be between 25 and 35 years of age and be fluent in English (IELTS band 6.5 or above). They must hold a good degree, and preferably also a postgraduate degree, in a biological or environmental science or one related to economics, GIS and the environment. The Centre does not award formal qualifications and the scheme is not intended for those seeking higher degrees.
Funding:
Each scholarship is currently worth approx. £9,139 per annum, including all allowances (under review). In addition one economy class air fare to and from the UK will be paid and a small sum is available for local travel. The scheme is supported by the UK Chevening Scholarships Programme. Sponsors include the British Council, the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office, the Salters' Company and UNEP.
Subject areas:
Applicants are free to propose biodiversity-related subjects of particular interest to their region, and successful candidates will be encouraged to bring supporting information resources. Preference will be give to applicants whose interest closely matches the current work and expertise of UNEP-WCMC. Please refer to http://www.unep-wcmc.org/latenews/jobs/chevening/index.htm for current subject areas of interest.
How to apply:
For further information and application form please visit http://www.unep-wcmc.org/latenews/jobs/chevening/index.htm
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