Monthly Archives: April 2025

Opportunities, PhD/post doctoral, Scholarships

KING SAUD UNIVERSITY INITIATIVE PHD SCHOLARSHIP

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Application Deadline: 16 May, 2025

LOCATION: Saudi Arabia

The initiative aims to attract talented and distinguished graduate students from Saudi Arabia and around the world to study at King Saud University (KSU), Riyadh.

The general objective of the initiative is to attract top students from inside KSA, and from around the world, to join KSU community strengthening the quality of PhD students, in a culturally diverse environment, with the following specific objectives:

To facilitate local and international students’ contributions to research productivity in alignment with KSU’s priorities

To advance academic development and innovation at the university level.

To cultivate a dynamic research environment that fosters excellence and interdisciplinary collaboration within the university and with international universities

ELIGIBILITY:

Master’s degree from an accredited institution

English proficiency: Only official TOEFL, IELTS, and STEP scores will be accepted. KSU requires a minimum TOEFL score of 61 on the IBT (Internet-Based Test) or 6 on the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) or 85 on STEP. The KSU admissions code for IELTS (147080) and for TOEFL (7498). A waiver from this requirement is possible if the applicant received a Master’s degree from an accredited institution in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, or New Zealand.

Two letters of recommendation

Curriculum Vitae (CV), with an evidence of a recent publication or a patent if available.

A statement of purpose.

The GRE general test is preferable but not required unless specified by the selected program.

A personal interview may be required (virtual or in-person).

BENEFIT:

All eligible full-time students will be granted the following benefits under the initiative, which provides support throughout their PhD studies (for 3 years). These benefits include:

Full tuition support

Monthly living allowance [a total of  54,000 ($ 14,400) annually]

On-campus Housing

Comprehensive health coverage at the university hospitals

Relocation support for students from outside Riyadh

Part-time work opportunities might be available

Eligibility to work in KSA for up to one year after graduation

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IUCN WORLD CONSERVATION CONGRESS – CALL FOR CHANGEMAKERS

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Application Deadline: 27/04/2025

LOCATION: United Arab Emirates

The IUCN World Conservation Congress Changemakers brings together young innovators and visionary leaders who are developing and implementing cutting-edge solutions to biodiversity, climate, and sustainable development challenges in their communities. Selected changemakers will join global leaders, experts, and practitioners at the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 to showcase their transformative initiatives, exchange ideas, and drive impactful action for a nature-positive future. Participants will have the unique opportunity to present their entrepreneurial solutions to influential decision-makers from the private sector, government, and civil society.

ELIGIBILITY:

You should apply to be a Changemaker at the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 if you:

Are aged 18 – 35*

Have demonstrated leadership and experience in developing and implementing innovative solutions and cutting-edge environmental action projects in the fields of nature conservation, biodiversity, climate change, and / or sustainable development

Are currently working on an innovative solution or environmental action project that aligns with one or more of the IUCN Congress themes

They especially encourage candidates to apply if their initiatives foster equity, inclusivity, intergenerational collaboration, and/or adopt a rights-based approach in their design and implementation.

They are looking for a diverse pool of global changemakers to participate in the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025. Youth from the Global South are strongly encouraged to apply, as are youth from minority groups, indigenous peoples, local communities, and young female leaders and innovators from around the world. Applications may be submitted in English, French, or Spanish, the three official languages of IUCN.

Congress Themes:

The IUCN Congress 2025 will address five critical themes to drive bold, transformative change for a sustainable future:

Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action: Expanding conservation efforts through science, traditional knowledge, and community empowerment to ensure biodiversity thrives amid climate change.

Reducing Climate Overshoot Risks: Implementing aggressive emissions reductions, adaptation strategies, and nature-based solutions to prevent irreversible environmental damage.

Delivering on Equity: Ensuring conservation efforts are just, inclusive, and centered on indigenous peoples, women, youth, and local communities.

Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies: Shifting from extractive to regenerative economic models that restore ecosystems and sustain livelihoods.

Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation: Challenging the status quo through bold, inclusive leadership, new technologies, and innovative governance models to drive systemic change in conservation.

BENEFIT:

Delegate access to the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 in Abu Dhabi

An exclusive opportunity to pitch your innovative environmental action project (in English, French or Spanish) to global leaders

Networking opportunities with leading conservationists, policymakers, and corporations onsite

Sponsored travel and accommodation in Abu Dhabi

Meals and other expenses covered for the duration of the stay in Abu Dhabi

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