The UNESCO Land Restoration Fellowship 2025 offers a fully funded six-month training program in Iceland, focusing on land restoration and sustainable land management. Selected participants will receive funding for tuition, travel, health insurance, and living expenses while completing the program.
Fellowship Summary
- Host: UNESCO
- Study Abroad Location: Iceland, Europe
- Category: Fellowships
- Eligible Countries: African Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship, Living Expenses, Travel Costs
- Deadline: September 30, 2024
Fellowship Details
The UNESCO AfriMAB GRÓ LRT Land Restoration Fellowship is available for two fellows from African biosphere reserves involved in restoration activities. The six-month training takes place at the Agricultural University of Iceland. The first 12 weeks are dedicated to coursework and field trips, while the remaining 12 weeks are focused on individual projects that align with the participants’ academic and practical background.
Upon completion, fellows will earn a Postgraduate Diploma in Ecosystem Restoration and Sustainable Land Management from the Agricultural University of Iceland.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the 2025 UNESCO AfriMAB GRÓ LRT Land Restoration Fellowship, candidates must:
- Be proficient in English (spoken, read, and written).
- Be under the age of 40.
- Have at least one year of experience working in a biosphere reserve relevant to GRÓ LRT.
- Hold a university degree in a relevant field (e.g., ecology, environmental management).
- Be actively involved in ecosystem restoration within a biosphere reserve.
Fellowship Benefits
The fellowship provides:
- Full coverage of tuition and academic expenses.
- Travel and health insurance.
- A stipend to cover living expenses for six months in Iceland.
The fellowship program begins in March 2025 and runs for six months.
Required Documents
Candidates must submit:
- A letter of motivation.
- A CV.
- A letter of endorsement from the biosphere reserve where they work and the MAB Focal Point or Committee in their country.
How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
To apply for the UNESCO Land Restoration Fellowship 2025, interested candidates should:
- Prepare the required documents: motivation letter, CV, and endorsement letters.
- Send the application to grolrt@grolrt.is by September 30, 2024.
- Applications will be evaluated by the GRÓ LTR and MAB Secretariat.
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