Water Postdoc Fellowship AT UNESCO-IHE

Water Postdoc Fellowship 

UNESCO-IHE launches fellowship programme for experienced researchers in the field of water and development
The EWPFP COFUND is a fellowship programme for incoming mobility of experienced researchers in the broad field of water and development. The programme is launched by UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education and co-financed by the European Union’s Marie Curie Programme. The programme offers 16 fellowships that will cover a research period of 24 months. 

The fellowship includes a research project prepared by the research fellow and implemented at UNESCO-IHE. Fellows have freedom to choose a project within the research setting of UNESCO-IHE and relevant public and private partners. This allows the fellows to develop and widen their competences significantly, in particular in terms of multi- or interdisciplinary expertise, intersectoral (private-public) experience and complementary skills in the broad field of water. 

Apply now
The first call for applications will open on 1 March 2014. The application deadline is 30 April 2014. 
Find more information about the EWPFP COFUND programme and how to apply: 
http://ewpfp-cofund.unesco-ihe.org/ 

About UNESCO-IHE
Since 1957 the Institute has provided postgraduate education to more than 14,500 water professionals from over 160 countries, mostly from the developing world. Numerous research and capacity development projects are carried out by the Institute throughout the world.
UNESCO-IHE offers a unique combination of applied, scientific and participatory research in water engineering, natural sciences and water management. Since its establishment the Institute has played an instrumental role in developing the capacities of water sector organizations, especially in the global South, not least by strengthening the efforts of other universities and research centres to increase the knowledge and skills of professionals working in the water sector.

Aim
Through offering fellowships for incoming mobility, UNESCO-IHE aims to:
• Strengthen novel and innovative research in the broad field of water and development through knowledge sharing with incoming talented researchers active in the EU Member States, Associated Countries, developing countries and countries in transition to work on their individual research projects.
• Develop mutually beneficial research cooperation between Europe, and establish a balanced “brain circulation” among the EU Member States, Associated Countries, developing countries and countries in transition.