UNEP/UNESCO/BMU International Short Course on Sustainable Mobility 2020 Scholarships for Developing Countries

Applications are now open for the UNEP/UNESCO/BMU International Short Course on Sustainable Mobility 2020

Application Deadline: 15th April 2020

Eligible Countries: Developing Countries

To be Taken at (Country): Germany AND/OR Online

About the Award: Participants will learn from each other’s experiences, present the respective national transport policies and develop sustainable processes and measures for their countries. Professors and scientists from the Technical University of Dresden and other renowned research institutions, as well as experts from industry and the German Environment Agency, will elaborate on approaches for holistic traffic planning and concepts for sustainable transport development. Topics include an analysis of the current situation, assessment procedures and manuals, alternative fuels and engines, transport planning, regional planning, pollution and noise, fuel consumption and climate change, public transport, walking, cycling as well as methods for measuring access and the needs of the population in terms of mobility. This interdisciplinary short course provides a solid background knowledge combined with workshops, participatory teaching methods and on-site inspections.

Type: Short course

Eligibility: This course is aimed primarily at senior management experts with a technical background in traffic and urban planning. The training is suited for experts on a managerial level and decision-makers with tasks in environmental-related planning, coordination and management in ministries, authorities, local government and non-governmental institutions of developing countries, including newly industrialised economies. We expect a high motivation to explore concepts for sustainable mobility – as well as working towards implementing them. A first university degree (BA, BSc, e.g.), adequate communication skills in English language and the nomination by the delegating institution are mandatory.

Number of Awards: Not specified

Value of Award:

• Our International Steering Committee selects the 21 participants of this course by August 2020. Participants stay in our comfortable private studio apartments and receive a stipend to cover basic living expenses. Flights, health insurance etc. will be provided. Our course office provides further manifold assistance. Participants successfully completing this course will be awarded a Certificate of Proficiency in Sustainable Mobility.
• In both scenarios (online and on-site training), after successful completion of the training, you will, of course, receive a certificate detailing your achievements. You will also receive a fellowship of 550 € to support you with any additional expenses you might have had during the training.

Duration of Award: 13 November – 09 December 2020

How to Apply: For more information on the application process, please visit the FAQ section.

• It is important to go through all application requirements in the Award Webpage (see Link below) before applying.
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Important note: Courses are full-time and attendance of lectures and excursions is compulsory. It is not possible to pursue regular employment at the same time. In the application process, we therefore request confirmation from the employer that the candidate is exempted from his regular duties for the duration of the course. We strongly advise against applying for the courses if the employer does not fully agree to the exemption from the job for the time of the course.