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University of Exeter ESF Scholarships: MA Climate Change, UK

ESF scholarships: MA The University of Exeter is offering a number of generous scholarships of up to £1,000 each for students beginning the MA Climate Change at our Cornwall Campus in October 2011. The awards are part funded by the European Social Fund (ESF) and are only open to EU Nationals (resident in Cornwall during their studies). This innovative, interdisciplinary programme delivered by leading academics in the field of climate change is the first MA in the world to focus on the cultures, histories and theories of climate change research.
The programme offers you a wide-ranging and intensive introduction to the cultural politics of climate change research in the interdisciplinary area of human and physical geography. It aims to provide you with a theoretical and practical understanding of the fundamental issues involved in climate change research through the study of its histories, philosophies, geopolitics and futures.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 29th July 2011.

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Internships in Energy and Climate Change Research, University of Cape Town, South Africa

The Energy Research Centre at UCT undertakes multi-disciplinary work on energy policy andclimate change for a range of clients, from the of Cape Town, to national government, to the United Nations. We are currently doing ground-breaking research on ways in which the South African energy system can be made more climate-friendly. We are looking for one or two interns to assist us with these projects.

Candidates should be numerate, familiar with Excel, be able to write clearly and precisely (in English), be familiar with energy issues and technology, and be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
We are especially looking to attract black South African students, but all interested candidatesare strongly encouraged to apply.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 25 March 2011

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Internships in Energy and Climate Change Research, University of Cape Town, South Africa: economics, environmental and geographical science, applied mathematics, policy studies or international relations, climate change mitigation

The Energy Research Centre at UCT undertakes multi-disciplinary work on energy policy andclimate change for a range of clients, from the of Cape Town, to national government, to the United Nations. We are currently doing ground-breaking research on ways in which the South African energy system can be made more climate-friendly. We are looking for one or two interns to assist us with these projects.

Candidates should be numerate, familiar with Excel, be able to write clearly and precisely (in English), be familiar with energy issues and technology, and be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
We are especially looking to attract black South African students, but all interested candidatesare strongly encouraged to apply.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 25 March 2011

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