GreenMatter Fellowship

eadline: Opens October and closes in November
Funding Source: Canon Collins Trust
Fellowship Year: Launched every year
Host Country: South Africa
Target: Masters and PhD

Periodicity	Recurrent (visit their website for more information)
Description	The GreenMatter Fellowship brings together a cohort of dynamic, talented and committed Biodiversity practitioners, with the objective of developing their potential. It affords participants the opportunity to fully engage in tackling biodiversity issues through their study and career paths, alongside peers who share in their commitment. The theme for the Fellowship in 2012-13 is Biodiversity and Responses to Climate Change, and the associated issues and risks around: Biodiversity and Water Security Biodiversity and Food Security, and Biodiversity and Social Change/Innovation What GreenMatter offers Postgraduate Bursaries: with a value of up to 50% of average costs, per academic year. Average costs are calculated in view of living expenses, study fees, research equipment, research costs and travel opportunities. In addition GreenMatter will provide mentorship, careers guidance and a platform for engaging in learning networks. Professional Development Awards: with a cash value of up to R30,000 towards a specific professional development opportunity and supported by exposure to cross-sectoral dialogues, networked mentoring opportunities and access to other leading thinkers and practitioners. Canon Collins Trust manages the application process on behalf of GreenMatter.
Eligibility	Postgraduate Bursaries: To apply under this programme you must be: A citizen of South Africa In possession of a good first degree (minimum 2.1) Registered as a full or part-time Masters or doctoral candidate at a South African higher education institute Pursuing a field of study aligned to GreenMatter’s priority areas Professional Development Awards: To apply under this programme you must be: A citizen of South Africa Normally resident in South Africa Currently employed in a role aligned to GreenMatter’s priority areas All applicants will be expected to demonstrate their commitment to the sector and to articulate the relevance of their field of study or work to the theme. GreenMatter has a strong transformation agenda and encourages applications from black South African candidates.
Application Procedure	The application process normally opens in October and closes in November for study commencing in January the following year. When we are open applicants can access the application forms and guidelines on this webpage. Applicants must apply to their chosen universities separately and awards are conditional on the applicant being offered a place at the relevant university. NB. WHEN THE APPLICATION PROCESS IS CLOSED THERE WILL NOT BE APPLICATION FORMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT APPLICATIONS USING OLD FORMS – THESE WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.
Contact/more information	http://www.canoncollins.org.uk/greenmatter.html