International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA): IRENA Scholarship Programme (Masdar Institute Graduate Scholarship)
As part of the programme, up to 20 highly-accomplished applicants are annually awarded an IRENA scholarship at the Abu Dhabi based Masdar Institute of Science and Technology (MI), with the generous support of the Government of the United Arab Emirates. The IRENA scholarship programme offers various opportunities in addition to the Masdar Institute Scholarship. These include exclusive high-level lectures, aimed at presenting the latest developments in the field of renewable energies. Furthermore, the scholarship programme offers: IRENA sponsored short term assignments to scholars on a case by case basis; opportunities for participation in IRENA events; internships; and most importantly, the opportunity to network.
Listing Details
Organization Name
International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
Organization Mandate
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is an intergovernmental organisation that supports countries in their transition to a sustainable energy future, and serves as the principal platform for international co-operation, a centre of excellence, and a repository of policy, technology, resource and financial knowledge on renewable energy. IRENA promotes the widespread adoption and sustainable use of all forms of renewable energy, including bioenergy, geothermal, hydropower, ocean, solar and wind energy, in the pursuit of sustainable development, energy access, energy security and low-carbon economic growth and prosperity.
Countries
Regions
Subject - funding opportunities
Science, engineering or information technology
Application deadline
Apply on-line
Amount of the award
Full scholarship for 2 years, which includes tuition, textbooks, housing, medical insurance, laptops and travel expenses with no bonds upon graduation. Additionally, the institute also provides each student with the cost of living allowance for other expenditures.
Eligibility - nationality
Any
Eligibility
There are specific grade requirements regarding previous studies. Also, there must be an nterest in renewable energy technologies and their applications, and an interest in International Development Projects, in particular specific IRENA projects. Strong motivation and clear approach for development of knowledge, skills and experiences in a specific focus area and preference to focus areas which are mutually relevant to IRENA and Masdar. Diversity of background is preferred, and relevant work experience to match interests in specific focus areas.