IPCC 2021 Scholarship Programme for Developing Countries (Switzerland)

The aim of the IPCC Scholarship Programme is to build capacity in the understanding and management of climate change in developing countries through providing opportunities for young scientists from developing countries to undertake studies that would not be possible without the intervention of the Fund.

Applications from Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS) researching topics with the fields of study chosen for the call for applications are given priority.

• Table of Content
• About Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
• IPCC Scholarship Programme
• Aim and Benefits of IPCC Scholarship Programme
• Requirements for IPCC Scholarship Programme Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is the United Nations body for assessing the science related to climate change. Created in 1988 by the World Meteorological Organization(WMO) and the United Nations Environment Programme(UNEP), the objective of the IPCC is to provide governments at all levels with scientific information that they can use to develop climate policies. IPCC reports are also a key input into international climate change negotiations. The IPCC is an organization of governments that are members of the United Nations or WMO. The IPCC currently has ... continue reading

IPCC Scholarship Programme

Application Deadline	28 Mar 2021
Country to study	Switzerland
Type	PhD
Sponsor	Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of IPCC Scholarship Programme

Each scholarship award is for a maximum amount of 15,000 Euros per year for up to two years during the period 2021-2023.

Requirements for IPCC Scholarship Programme Qualification

• The IPCC will accept applications from PhD students that have been enrolled for at least a year or are undertaking post-doctoral research.
• Applicants should be citizens of a developing country with priority given to students from Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS).

Selection Criteria: 

Applications will be submitted to a two-level selection process. IPCC scientific experts will assess the applications in a first review. The IPCC Science Board will then review the applications and make a final selection of candidates to receive the awards.

Application Deadline

March 28, 2021

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) on apps.ipcc.ch to apply

For more details, visit IPCC website.