UNESCO/ISEDC Co-Sponsored Fellowships Programme

UNESCO offers 20 co-sponsored fellowships with the International Center for Sustainable Energy Development (ISEDC) to build capacity and human resources in sustainable and renewable energy in developing countries and countries in transition. The training takes place at specialized institutions in the Russian Federation, with English as the language of instruction. The fellowship covers a 1-month period, from 5 October to 30 October 2020.

Eligible fields for young candidates are:

(a) Energy and sustainable development;
(b) Ecological management of energy resources;
(c) Renewable energy;
(d) Sustainable and renewable energy power generation.

• Host: International Center for Sustainable Energy Development (ISEDC) in Moscow, Russian Federation
• Level: 1-month training
• Study destination: Russian Federation
• Deadline: 3 April 2020
• Awards: 20 fellowships
• What is covered: Tuition waiver, monthly stipend of US$450, round-trip international travel, one-time travel allowance of US$100, health insurance

This fellowship suits early-career professionals from developing countries and countries in transition who hold at least a BSc or BA in Economics and are no more than 35 years old. You should be proficient in English and ready to spend one month in Moscow focused on sustainable and renewable energy.

International Center for Sustainable Energy Development (ISEDC) in Moscow

1-month training in energy and sustainable development; ecological management of energy resources; renewable energy; and sustainable and renewable energy power generation.

20

Candidates from developing countries and countries in transition which are UNESCO member states and associate member states.

• Beneficiaries will be exempt from paying tuition fees for the entire duration of studies/training.
• Fellows will undertake studies/training under the supervision of an advisor or study director provided by the host institution.
• The donor Government will pay stipends to beneficiaries on a monthly basis, in local currency. The stipend amounting to US$450 is intended to cover living expenses such as accommodation, meals, pocket expenses, and incidentals. The donor will determine the amount of the stipend to be granted to beneficiaries.
• ISEDC will assist in obtaining modest housing for the fellows.
• UNESCO will cover the cost of the round-trip international travel at the most economical rate and the most direct flight.
• UNESCO will pay a one-time travel allowance amounting to US$100.
• Health insurance for those declared medically fit by the UNESCO Medical Service.

Applicants from invited developing countries and countries in transition must have at least a BSc degree or BA in Economics, who are no more than 35 years old. They have to be proficient in the English language.

All applications should be endorsed by the National Commission for UNESCO and must be duly completed in English or French. The deadline for submission of applications is 3 April 2020. Each invited Member State can only nominate a maximum of 2 candidates.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

• Who can apply? Candidates from developing countries and countries in transition that are UNESCO member states or associate member states, who hold at least a BSc or BA in Economics, are no more than 35 years old, and are proficient in English.
• What is covered? Tuition waiver, a monthly stipend of US$450, round-trip international travel, a one-time travel allowance of US$100, and health insurance.
• When is the deadline? The deadline for submission is 3 April 2020.
• How do I apply? Applications must be endorsed by the National Commission for UNESCO and completed in English or French. Visit the official website for details.

• Read the official guidelines carefully before starting your application.
• Prepare your documents early, including proof of your degree and English proficiency.
• Check whether your country is invited and contact your National Commission for UNESCO about endorsement.
• Submit your application well before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues.