Master's Degree (MSc) Programme on Integrated Dry lands management

Master's Degree (MSc) Programme on Integrated Dry lands Management

The Joint Master's Degree (MSc) Programme on Integrated Dry lands
Management brings together different expertise and scientific resources
of the partner institutes to build advanced human capital, generate and
adapt global knowledge for local solutions in dry lands. The programme
provides young professionals and scientists an international perspective
on integrated resources management approaches in dry lands and allows
them to gain practical experience in different dry land countries.
Throughout the programme, a strong emphasis will be placed on
multidisciplinary approaches.

The MSc Programme will offer two components:

1) a short intensive course

2) field research leading to the development of a Master's thesis.

Tuition Fee and Scholarship

Tuition fee for the MS Programme is US $5,000 including costs of course
delivery, supervision and examination. The tuition fee will be waived
for those students who are recipients of a fellowship. A limited number
of Fellowships will be provided to qualified candidates from developing
countries on a competitive basis. These fellowships will cover the
travel costs between the country of origin and IRA, CAREERI, ICARDA and
TU, as needed.

How to apply

An application form must be completed and submitted by email or fax.
Application forms are available online, and can be downloaded at
http://www.inweh. unu.edu/inweh/ drylands/ MS.htm or can be requested via
email at contact@inweh. unu.edu

The following supporting documents must be submitted together with the
application form:

* Certified copies of academic transcripts

* Detailed MS research proposal

* Two letters of reference

* Evidence of English proficiency (eg. TOEFL score or
certificate)

NB: For those documents not originally in English, they must be
accompanied by an official English translation. Deadline for submission
is 31 July, 2009. Please send your fully completed application form and
supporting materials to:

MS Programme Committee

United Nations University - International Network on Water, Environment
and Health

175 Longwood Rd. South, suite 204

Hamiliton, Ontario L8P 0A1 Canada

Fax: +1 905 667 5510

Email: contact@inweh. unu.edu

Regards,

Hellen A. Ochieng

Training Officer
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