Watson International Scholars of the Environment 2009
Introduction: The Watson International Scholars of the Environment program brings mid-career environmental leaders from universities, governments, and nongovernmental organizations throughout Africa to Brown University for advanced training in land-change history, sciences, and policies, providing them with the context to enhance the sustainable development capacity in their countries. The opportunity offers an intensive program in sustainable land-use studies to provide mastery of critical concepts, relevant tools, and transferable processes necessary for managing land and ecosystems. Supported by a grant from the Henry Luce Foundation and endorsed by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the program offers scholars time away from their daily responsibilities to learn new skills with a community of scholars applying both theoretical and practice approaches to real world environmental issues.
Eligibility: Full time for three and a half months, participants are involved in courses, workshops, field trips, symposia, mentorship, professional networking, and research projects. The Watson International Scholars of the Environment are active participants, not passive students. All participants will take part in a foundational seminar on African environmental history. Module units focus on land-use science and policy. Drawing on the resources of Brown University, participants will prepare a study on land-use change and policy responses. Participants will integrate data from across disciplines and discuss how their research can inform sound decision-making.
How to Apply: This application may be submitted by downloading from the website and emailing to Watson_Scholars@Brown.edu, faxing to 401.863.9733, or sending via courier to:
Watson International Scholars of the Environment
Attention: Admissions Committee
Watson Institute for International Studies
Brown University, Box 1970
111 Thayer Street, Room 306
Providence, Rhode Island 02912-1970 USA
Each section of this application form must be completed fully and accurately. All information must be typed. The deadline for our receipt of your completed application is 15 April 2009. Materials received after 15 April 2009 cannot be guaranteed full consideration for admission or fellowship support.
Application Form: http://www.watsoninstitute.org/ge/watson_scholars/
Application Deadline: April 15, 2009
Source: http://www.watsoninstitute.org/ge/watson_scholars/