About the UNESCO Land Restoration Fellowships 2025
The UNESCO Land Restoration Fellowships offers annual six-month training in Iceland focused on land restoration and sustainable land management.
Applications for fellowships to the GRÓ Land Restoration Training Programme (GRÓ LRT) are open for 2 (two) fellows from African biosphere reserves engaged in restoration activities.
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The UNESCO Land Restoration Fellowship offers annual six-month training in Iceland focused on land restoration and sustainable land management, hosted at the Agricultural University of Iceland.
The first 12 weeks of the training focus on course work (both introductory courses and specialized training), practical training and field trips.
In the latter 12 weeks of the programme, each Fellow works on an individual project, which provides specialization with reference to the academic and practical background and needs of the individual Fellow and their workplace.
Fellows completing the training successfully receive a Postgraduate Diploma in Ecosystem Restoration and Sustainable Land Management (30 ECTS) from the Agricultural University of Iceland.
For selected candidates, the UNESCO AfriMAB GRÓ LRT Land Restoration Fellowship covers tuition and other academic expenses for the fellows, travel and health insurance costs, and a stipend that covers all their living expenses during the six months stay in Iceland.
Fellowship Summary
Type: Fellowships
Country to study: Iceland
Sponsor: UNESCO
Duration: 6 months
Funding Type: Fully Funded
Eligible Countries: African Countries
Benefits: Full Scholarship, Living
Expenses, Travel Costs
No IELTS Required
Deadline: September 30, 2024
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the UNESCO AfriMAB GRÓ LRT Land Restoration Fellowship, you must:
— Communicate effectively in English (speak, read, and write), as it is the working language of GRÓ LRT.
— Be under 40 years of age.
— Have at least one year of experience working in a biosphere reserve in a relevant field.
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— Hold at least one university degree in a field related to GRÓ LRT’s work (e.g., ecology, environmental management/studies).
— Be actively involved in ecosystem restoration activities within a biosphere reserve.
In some cases, GRÓ LRT may accept candidates without the required degree but with extensive relevant work experience.
Institutional Requirements:
— Provide the candidate with a full study leave for six months.
— Maintain the candidate’s salary and benefits during the training period.
— Ensure the candidate resumes their position at the institution upon returning.
Benefits of the UNESCO Land Restoration Fellowship 2025
The GRÓ LRT Fellowship includes coverage for tuition, academic expenses, travel, health insurance, and a stipend for living expenses during the six-month stay in Iceland.
Required Documents
Applicants must submit:
— A letter of motivation
— A CV
— A letter of endorsement from their biosphere reserve and the national MAB Focal Point or Committee in their country
How to Apply
To apply for the 2025 UNESCO Land Restoration Fellowship, qualified candidates should:
— Prepare and send the required documents to grolrt@grolrt.is by September 30, 2024.
— Applications will be reviewed by GRÓ LRT and the MAB Secretariat.
For more information, click the button below to visit the fellowship webpage.
Deadline: September 30, 2024
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