Scholarships and Bursaries Call For Caribbean Naonals in Graduate Studies in Climate Change Study areas related to Climate Change that can be considered for these Scholarships and Bursaries are: Climatology; Geography; Geomacs; Environmental Sciences; Coastal Management; Water Resources; Sustainable Tourism; Gender Studies The CARIBSAVE Partnership, The University of the West Indies (UWI) and the University of Waterloo (UW), Canada, announce a joint research project entled: Partnership for Canada-Caribbean Community Climate Change Adaptation (ParCA) 1 Student scholarships and bursaries will focus on ParCA; a project that will conduct comparave case study research in Tobago, Jamaica and two Atlanc Canadian provinces. The project will use a community-based vulnerability assessment (CBVA) framework in collaboraon with coastal communies and local partners to idenfy vulnerabilies and exposures, and develop strategies for adaptaon to climate change. Under this programme, funding is available for Caribbean Naonals to study at The University of the West Indies or the University of Waterloo at Masters and PhD levels. ELIGIBILITY for Scholarships and Bursaries Must be a Caribbean Naonal. Must have successfully completed an undergraduate or graduate degree at a high level in an area relevant to Climate Change including Climatology; Geography, Geomacs, Environmental Sciences, Coastal Management, Water Resources, Sustainable Tourism, Gender Studies. Must have been accepted and registered in a Masters or PhD Programme at UWI or UW (Please note: this does not preclude you from applying for a scholarship or bursary, acceptance and registraon can occur post applicaon) . . . . Evidence of professional experience in any of the fields indicated above will be an asset. Applicants for Scholarships and Bursaries will be assessed by a Selecon Commiee established by The University of the West Indies, the University of Waterloo and The CARIBSAVE Partnership. HOW TO APPLY: Applicaons should be sent via email to: The Office of Research, The University of the West Indies: [email protected] and must be copied to The CARIBSAVE Partnership: [email protected] When applying please include ParCA as Subject in the email. The following should be included in your Applicaon: a current Curriculum Vitae; a covering leer including qualificaons, professional experience, preferred study locaon (a named UWI Campus or Waterloo), your area of interest for graduate studies and full contact details for three Referees. Closing date for this round of applicaons is 1 Funding for this project and its student scholarships and bursaries is kindly provided by the Canadian IDRC and the Tri-Council and disseminated through The CARIBSAVE Partnership, The University of Waterloo and The University of the West Indies. 19 March 2012.

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Scholarships and Bursaries Call For Caribbean Nationals in Graduate Studies in Climate Change Study areas related to Climate Change that can be considered for these Scholarships and Bursaries are:

Climatology; Geography; Geomatics; Environmental Sciences; Coastal Management; Water Resources; Sustainable Tourism; Gender Studies

The CARIBSAVE Partnership, The University of the West Indies (UWI) and the University of Waterloo (UW), Canada, announce a joint research project entitled:

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Student scholarships and bursaries will focus on ParCA; a project that will conduct comparative case study research in Tobago, Jamaica and two Atlantic Canadian provinces. The project will use a community-based vulnerability assessment (CBVA) framework in

collaboration with coastal communities and local partners to identify vulnerabilities and exposures, and develop strategies for adaptation to climate change. Under this programme, funding is available for Caribbean Nationals to study at The University of the

West Indies or the University of Waterloo at Masters and PhD levels.

ELIGIBILITY for Scholarships and Bursaries

Must be a Caribbean National.Must have successfully completed an undergraduate or graduate degree at a high level in an area relevant to Climate Change including Climatology; Geography, Geomatics, Environmental Sciences, Coastal Management, Water Resources, Sustainable Tourism, Gender Studies.Must have been accepted and registered in a Masters or PhD Programme at UWI or UW(Please note: this does not preclude you from applying for a scholarship or bursary, acceptance and registration can occur post application)....

Evidence of professional experience in any of the fields indicated above will be an asset.

Applicants for Scholarships and Bursaries will be assessed by a Selection Committee established by The University of the West Indies, the University of Waterloo and The CARIBSAVE Partnership.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications should be sent via email to: The Office of Research, The University of the West Indies: [email protected] must be copied to The CARIBSAVE Partnership: [email protected] When applying please include ParCA as Subject in the email.

The following should be included in your Application: a current Curriculum Vitae; a covering letter including qualifications, professional experience, preferred study location (a named UWI Campus or Waterloo), your area of interest for graduate studies and full contact details for three Referees. Closing date for this round of applications is

1 Funding for this project and its student scholarships and bursaries is kindly provided by the Canadian IDRC and the Tri-Council and disseminated through The CARIBSAVE Partnership, The University of Waterloo and The University of the West Indies.

19 March 2012.