Description
The aim of the fellowships programme is 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 training activities in the framework of these fellowships are tenable in specialized institutions in the Russian Federation. The medium of instruction will be English. UNESCO will solicit applications from the developing countries and countries in transition. The UNESCO Category II International Center for Sustainable Energy Development (ISEDC) in Moscow, Russian Federation, is offering 20 fellowships of four weeks duration each in 2014.The fellowships will take place from 6 to 31 October 2014.
The candidates may choose to study in the following fields of study:
- Energy and sustainable development;
- Ecological management of energy resources;
- Renewable energy;
- Sustainable and renewable energy power generation.
Eligibility
Eligibile to apply are nationals of developing and countries in transition. They should also meet the following criteria:
- Be holders of at least a BSc degree or BA in Economics;
- Be proficient in Russian language;
- Be not older than 25.
Remuneration and benefits
- Beneficiaries will be exempt of paying tuition fees for the entire duration of studies/training;
- Fellows will undertake studies/training under the supervision of an advisor or study director that will be provided by the host institution;
- The donor Government will pay stipends to beneficiaries on a monthly basis, in local currency. The stipend amounting to US$ 800 is
intended to cover living expenses such as accommodation, meals, pocket expenses, and incidentals. The donor will determine the amount
of the stipend to be granted to beneficiaries;
- ISEDC will assist in obtaining modest housing for the fellows;
- UNESCO will cover the cost of the round-trip international travel at the most economical rate and the most direct flight;
- UNESCO will pay a one-time travel allowance amounting to US$100 prior to the fellows’ departure for the Russian Federation;
- To avail of this entitlement, beneficiaries should be declared medically fit by the UNESCO Medical Service that examines the complete
medical dossiers.
No provisions can be made to finance or lodge the fellows’ family members. UNESCO and ISEDC provide no allowance to defray passport and visa expenses. Beneficiaries will be required to submit to UNESCO a short progress report co-signed with the academic supervisor at the end of the first month and a final report upon termination of the fellowship. These reports could be written in English or in French and copies of which will be furnished to ISEDC.
Deadline: 30 May 2014
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