• Mitigation of climate change and the development of a low carbon economy;
• Identifying risks and vulnerability to adapt to climate change and enhance resilience;
• Good governance of climate change.

Eligibility

• Applications should demonstrate a clear intention of returning to their home country at the end of their studies in Malta.
• Applicants are requested to pay the application fee to the University of Malta in order for their application to be considered.
• Applicants who wish to be considered for the scholarship are required to present a letter of motivation and three letters of reference.
• Applicants for other courses will not be considered for these scholarships. Students who are accepted for the scholarship will not be allowed to shift their research to a different area of study other than that specified in the current call.

Admission Requirements

The Course shall be open to applicants in possession of a first cycle degree in a discipline related to Sustainable Development or in any other area of study which the Board considers as appropriate, obtained in the ten years previous to registration for the Course. Applicants may be asked to demonstrate competence in those skills required by the nature of the proposed research via an extended interview and the submission of appropriate documentation, provided that where deficiencies are identified applicants shall be required to take specific study-units intended to compensate for the deficit. Applicants are required to present an internationally recognized English Language proficiency Certificate at the required level.