About the Fellowship
The WDC, with support from the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), announces its second call for applications for the WDC fellowship for graduate students in Water Diplomacy. The WDC Fellowship Award provides funding for graduate students (MS and PhD) who wish to carry out their thesis research on topics related to water diplomacy, transboundary water, international water governance, interdisciplinary analysis of water regulations and policies, and modeling within the MENA region. Other areas of research related to the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem Nexus (WEFE Nexus) aiming to understand and/or analyze the interdependencies of natural resources in MENA region may also be considered. The WDC Fellowship Award provides lump-sum financial support for the graduate student, advisor incentive, and journal publication fee
terms amd conditions
Award
- Each
award will have a max of $5000 for MS student and $7000 for PhD
student. WDC expects to support approximately 10 students in this call.
The award financial terms are as follows:
- 60%: MS or PhD student (paid in two installments: 50% in advance, and 50% after paper publication)
- 20%: Student's advisor (paid in full after paper publication)
- 20%: Journal publication fees (paid after publication with receipt)
Eligibility
- Be a citizen of Jordan, Syria, Iraq, Lebanon, Iran, Türkiye, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Algeria, Tunisia, Mauritania.
- Enrolled full-time in a regional or international MS or PhD program.
- Have a research proposal approved by your advisor and department.
- Proficient in English.
- Priority will be given to those expected to publish their work within the current year.
- Have not previously received any type of funding from the WDC
expected outcomes
- Thesis report.
- Published research article in an international journal.
application procedure
Interested
applicants who satisfy the qualifying conditions should submit a
complete application together with the necessary supporting
documentation
THE FOLLOWING SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ARE NEEDED AND TO BE PREPARED IN ADVANCE.
- Curriculum Vita (use attached template)
- Degree trans BSc, MS and PhD, whichever is applicable
- Approved proposal from the university where the student is studying
- Letter of endorsement from the student advisor
- Copy of passport
FAQs
Yes,
the WDC offers a Graduate Fellowship program to support young researchers. In
two fellowship calls, a total of 15 fellows were supported to conduct regional
water diplomacy research in the first two fellowship calls. This fellowship
provides funding for Master’s and Ph.D. students who are conducting thesis
research on water diplomacy and related topics in the MENA region. The program
is open to students from MENA countries such Algeria, Egypt, Iran, Iraq,
Jordan, Lebanon, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, and Türkiye as part of the BPME
initiative. Successful applicants receive financial grants – for example, up to
$5,000 for an MSc student and up to $7,000 for a PhD student – to help their publishing
research and covering its cost. Research areas supported by the fellowship
include transboundary water management, international water governance,
analysis of water policies and regulations, and studies of the WEFE nexus (the
interlinkage of water, energy, food, and ecosystems). By offering these
fellowships, WDC invests in building regional expertise and encouraging
graduate students to develop solutions for pressing water cooperation
challenges.
- There are several ways to get involved with WDC's activities:
- Academic Programs: Students from Jordan and other countries can apply for the M.Sc. program in Water Diplomacy (which welcomes applicants from BPME countries). Likewise, those pursuing graduate research can seek out the WDC Fellowship for funding and mentorship on water diplomacy topics.
- Training and Workshops: Water sector professionals, young experts, and policymakers can attend WDC's training courses and workshops. These are periodically announced on WDC's website and social media platforms. These cover practical skills in negotiation, water law, conflict resolution, etc., providing a great professional development opportunity.
- Webinars: WDC frequently hosts webinars. Interested individuals can join to learn from regional and global experts and to participate in dialogues on current water issues. This is a chance to network with other professionals and stakeholders who are passionate about water diplomacy.
- Collaboration: For organizations and researchers, WDC is open to partnerships. One can reach out to the center via their contact email (wdc@just.edu.jo) to inquire about collaborative research projects, internship opportunities, or expert exchange. You can also reach the WDC through the website wdc.just.edu.jo, or Media channels:
- In short, whether you are a student looking to specialize in water diplomacy, a researcher seeking support, or a policymaker wanting to enhance your team's skills, the WDC provides opportunities to participate. Keeping an eye on WDC's media platforms and website is a good way to stay informed about new programs and calls for participation.
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