IPCC announces call for applications for second round of awards under the IPCC Scholarship Programme

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Chance (IPCC) has opened a call for applications for the second round of awards under the IPCC Scholarship Programme.

The IPCC Scholarship Programme aims to build capacity in the understanding and management of climate change in developing countries by providing opportunities for young scientists from developing countries to undertake studies that would not be possible without funding under the programme.
Applicants must be post-graduate students under the age of 30 studying at PhD level. They must have already been accepted at a recognized educational institution to start studies in 2013, or be currently enrolled on continuing PhD courses. Research proposals should focus on one of the following fields of study:

• *Socio-economic modelling related to climate change
• *Underlying science of climate change
• *Climate change and water

Applicants must be nationals of developing countries and priority will be given to students from Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
With a value of up to USD 20,000 per year, each award will be given for a period of one year and is renewable once, subject to satisfactory progress during the period of study and term reports signed by the research supervisor.
Applications will undergo a two-level selection process. IPCC scientific experts will first assess the applications in an initial review and the IPCC Science Board will then review the applications and make a final selection. The candidates selected for an award will be notified individually during the second quarter of 2013. The IPCC Scholarship Programme was established with the funds received from the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize.
The IPCC Scholarship Programme benefits from the support of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation.
Students interested in applying for an IPCC scholarship can download application forms at: http://www.ipcc.ch/ipcc-scholarship-programme/ipcc_scholarshipprogramme.shtml
Completed application forms and supporting documents should be uploaded by 30 September 2012 at: https://www.ipcc.ch/apps/scholarship/applicant/