Uganda Martyrs University (UMU) in collaboration with Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Makerere University (MUK) and Regional Universities Forum (for Capacity Building in Agriculture(RUFORUM) are implementing a five year CoSTClim project (Collaborative Action for Strengthening Training Capacities in Climate Risk and Natural Resource management).The main goal of the project is to improve the quality of training, education and research at the partner institutions with a dedicated focus on climate risk, disaster risk management and natural resource management. CoSTClim builds on a range of other capacity development projects funded by the Norwegian Government at the partner institutions, but is more focused on education.
NORPART MASTERS STUDENT MOBILITY TO NORWAY ELIGIBILITY
Scholars are selected on the following criteria:
- The applicant should be a fully registered student in a relevant Masters programme at UMU, which aligns to the CostClim focus area
- The research focus of the applicant should align strongly to climate risk, disaster risk management, natural resource management or agriculture.
- The applicant should demonstrate continuous progress on the masters programme -within the stated duration of the programme (1-2years).
NORPART MASTERS STUDENT MOBILITY TO NORWAY APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Interested and eligible Masters students should send the following;
- A one page application letter
- A motivation statement and plan for the time at NTNU (1-2 pages)
- A letter from the Head of Department attesting to your registration, study status, progress on your programme and plans for completing your Masters studies.
- Copies of your undergraduate transcript and partial transcript or HOD endorsed results for your current studies.
Applications with all the required documents should be submitted by email to all the three contacts below in one message. The project application deadline is Friday 28th February 2020. The project will communicate to successful applicants by 15 March 2020.
Short listed applicants will be invited to complete educational procedures at NTNU under the exchange arrangement. The deadline for NTNU application is: 1st April 2020 (Only those applicants who have received approval and financial support letters will be eligible to submit their applications to NTNU).
An admission letter as an Exchange Student will be issued once formalities have been successfully completed at NTNU.
