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MSc Research Grant in the School of Forestry, Environmental and Geographical Sciences, Makerere University, Uganda

/ May 12, 2011 Leave a Comment

One MSc Research position and bursary is available on a Rockefeller Foundation funded research project on climate in agricultural systems of Uganda, in the School of Forestry, Environmental and Geographical Sciences, Makerere University. The goal of the project is to provide a framework for developing farm and community level adaptation strategies to climate change in Uganda’s agricultural and natural resources management systems. In this regard the project intends to; 1). Assess vulnerability of agro-ecological zones to climate variability and change, and 2). Identify adaptation measures to the effects of change on a selected agro-enterprise within an agro-ecological zone.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 20th May 2011

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JRF Positions in North Eastern Space Applications Centre, India: Geology, Ecology, Forestry, Agriculture, Civil, Comp. Sc., Remote Sensing &Geographic Information System, Botany, Geography, Environmental Science, Agricultural Statistics

/ March 27, 2011 Leave a Comment

North Eastern Space Applications Centre, Umiam a Research & Development Organization functioning under the Department of Space, invites applications for 09 Nos. of Fellowship (`16,000 + HRA) in the areas of Geology, Ecology, Forestry, Agriculture, Civil, Comp. Sc., Remote Sensing &Geographic Information System, Botany, Geography, Environmental Science, Agricultural Statistics, etc.
Spectacular development of space technology and its applications is no longer remaining a vision out of reach for the common people. Satellite based communication network has linked the entire nation cutting across the geography, language and the society. Ever since the birth of Department of Space (DOS) in 1972, Indian space programme has achieved unique distinction of crossing several milestones while developing indigenous technology and providing technological support for socioeconomic benefit for millions of people of the country.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 March 2011

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10 Fully-Funded Distance Learning Scholarship in MSc Forestry , Bangor University, UK

/ March 22, 2011 Leave a Comment

We are pleased to announce that up to 10 fully-funded scholarships (each worth over £12,000 to cover tuition fees) are available for applicants from the following developing commonwealth countries to study for our MSc Forestry by distance learning:

Bangladesh, Botswana, Cameroon, The Gambia, Ghana, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia.

The scholarship also includes a £2,000 bursary to enable scholars to attend a study tour which will be held overseas in July/August.

This postgraduate course is primarily intended for students who already have an interest in forestry and who wish to learn more about the environmental and societal benefits that forests can provide. Suitable applicants include individuals working in forestry/forest-related industries/ natural resource management, particularly in the fields of planning, regulation, policy, monitoring and environmental protection. The course is also suited to individuals working in forestry education who wish to further their knowledge and expertise in order to improve their teaching.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 May 2011

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