Masters in Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Scholarship Announcement under the IGAD-RICCAMA Project
The objective of the scholarship award is to equip theoretical and practical skills to successful candidates in:
- Background of climate change and related fields including assessments, reporting and negotiations
- Tools and techniques for climate data analysis including developing climate change and extreme indices
- Climate change vulnerability and impacts assessment
- Climate change adaptation and mitigation assessment and reporting at various scales.
- Greenhouse gas (GHG) baseline determination, measurement, monitoring and inventory.
- Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) systems and tools.
- Development of policy interventions to respond to climate change challenges at various levels.
About IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC)
ICPAC is a Climate Center accredited by the World Meteorological Organization that provides Climate Services to 11 East African Countries. Our services aim at creating resilience in a region deeply affected by climate change and extreme weather.
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Masters in Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Scholarship
Aim and Benefits of Masters in Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Scholarship
ICPAC seeks to identify suitable and qualified candidates for three scholarships leading to the award of master’s degree in climate change adaptation and mitigation or related fields.
Requirements for Masters in Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Scholarship Qualification
Applicants should;
- hold Bachelors of Science degree in climate change related field, earth science, and engineering from a recognized University
- have good computing skills
- be working in any institution of the IGAD Member States preferably in ministries responsible for climate change and provide evidence that he will work in his/her own country for at least two (2) years upon completion of the study
- be willing to study in a University outside their home country with a modest stipend
- undertake a research project in the area of climate change adaptation and mitigation
- be below 40 years of age at the time of application and must be a citizen of one of the IGAD member states
- submit a motivation letter expressing their interest in the scholarship
- Submit two recommendation letters, one from the employer and the other from academic mentor in support of the application
Application Deadline
April 9, 2021
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send a motivation letter, two recommendation letters, admission letter (if available) and copies of their academic credentials by 09 April 2021 at 1700hrs to [email protected] with a copy to [email protected].
For more details, visit ICPAC website.
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