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Sunday, November 1, 2009

Belgium: VLIR UOS Scholarship in Technology for Integrated Water Management

Overview

Integrated Water Management is called the challenge for the 21st century. Worldwide, an increase can be seen in the demand for integrated competences, usable in water-related R&D. Research institutions, global businesses, specialised companies, consultancies and government institutions are feeling the need for highly qualified professionals in water technology, with the right skills for integrated water management.

In view of their educational experience and their complementary research expertise, the interfaculty environmental centres of the University of Antwerp (Institute of Environment & Sustainable Development IMDO) and of Ghent University (Centre for Environmental Sanitation CMS) took the initiative, together with the Antwerp Maritime Academy (AMA), to organise a joint postgraduate programme: Technology for Integrated Water Management.

Target countries

Only residents and nationals of the following countries are eligible for a VLIR-UOS scholarship:

Africa

Algeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Mozambique, Niger, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe


Asia

Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Palestinian Administered Areas, Philippines, Vietnam


Latin America

Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Nicaragua, Peru, Surinam


Application procedure

Applicants applying for this VLIR-UOS scholarship must first fill in the pre-screening form of VLIR-UOS in order to obtain a VLIR-UOS file number. This pre-screening form is available on http://www.scholarships.vliruos.be/



Please use the seperate application form for the VLIR-UOS scholarship application. Other applicants should use the online registration form on the website www.watertechnology.be. This application form, together with all required documents, should be sent directly to the admission office of the IMDO/University of Antwerp (see postal address below). Applications sent to VLIR-UOS Scholarship office shall not be considered.

The following documents should be enclosed to the application form:

A copy of the applicant’s university degree and academic transcripts.

A document proving the applicant’s knowledge of English (see below-mentioned language requirements)

Two letters of recommendation, preferably from the applicant’s superiors in the institution. These recommendations should be included in a sealed envelope.

An employer’s certificate stating the applicant’s present position within the organisation along with a precise description of the applicant’s professional responsibilities. The employer should emphasize on the importance of the training programme for the applicant’s position and for the organization as a whole. The employer should preferably demonstrate the possibility to transfer the acquired knowledge upon return of the applicant to the home country.

A complete curriculum vitae.

Two recent passport pictures (please write your name on the back)

Documents in English, French and Dutch are accepted. Documents in other languages must be officially translated into English or French by a sworn translator.

The application form, together with all required documents should reach the admission office of IMDO before February 1st 2010. Applications which are incomplete, illegible or reach the admission office after the deadline will be automatically rejected. Electronic applications are not accepted.

Application deadline: 1 Febuary 2010

Period: 15 weeks (September 2010 – December 2010)
Language: English
Number of VLIR-UOS Scholarships: 15
Promoter: Prof. E. de Deckere

Contact:
Mrs S. Verberckmoes
T +32 32 65 21 25
sarah.verberckmoes@ua.ac.be
http://www.watertechnology.be


Apply now by visiting the below link:

http://www.scholarships.vliruos.be/index.php?navid=479&scholarship_id=30&actionchoice=applyform


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