Regional Environmental Sustainability in the Middle East Program Application Summer 2013

The Earth Institute, in cooperation with Columbia’s Global Center, Middle East and the Porter School of Environmental Studies at Tel-Aviv University, is offering students a unique opportunity to study the Israeli-Jordanian-Palestinian situation from an environmental-political perspective. The program will take place from May 23 to June 9 in Jordan and Israel. Please submit your application by March 15th at 11:59PM EST. Email questions to Natalie Unwin-Kuruneri (natalie@ei.columbia.edu).

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Name and contact (email/phone) of one reference (Professional or Academic) *

Themes of Interest: If applicable, please indicate one or more themes of interest to you: *

Please select your standing at the University: *

Please indicate your degree program: *

Visas may be required to travel to Israel and Jordan based on your nationality. Please indicate your understanding of the following statement: I am responsible for obtaining a visa to travel to both Israel and Jordan, and understand that I am responsible for the cost of the visa (if needed). *

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Do you possess a valid, up-to-date passport and confirm that you will be able to travel to Israel and Jordan for the program? (Dates: May 23-June 9, 2013) *

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Special Skills and Qualifications: Please describe special skills and qualifications that make you a good candidate for the program (including language competencies other than English). *

Relevant Activities: Please summarize any relevant experience or activities. *

Personal and Career Goals: Briefly describe what you would like to gain from this experience *

Please upload a copy of your resume

With the approval of your degree program, this field study program can be used for academic credit through enrollment in an independent study course. Do you wish to use this for academic credit? *

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FELLOWSHIPS: The Earth Institute will make fellowships available to accepted candidates, based on financial need and merit. Do you wish to be considered for a fellowship? *

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If you wish to be considered for a fellowship, please indicate how much you are able to contribute towards the total cost of the trip. Total trip cost is $5,260 USD *