What is the purpose of the e8 scholarship?
The purpose of the e8 scholarship is to support outstanding students pursuing advanced studies in sustainable energy development and to encourage meaningful contributions to the collective body of knowledge about this subject.
Key Dates
Applications for the Post-Doctoral programme must be received by the e8 General Secretariat by December 4, 2009. Applications for the Masters programme must be received by March 19, 2010.
Who is eligible?
To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, students must
What are the levels of financial assistance and the duration of the scholarships?
Scholarships of US$ 23,000 per year for up to two years are offered for Masters level students. Scholarships of US$ 30,000 per year for up to two years are offered for Post-Doctoral students. Up to two Post-Doc and ten Masters scholarships will be awarded annually.
How can I apply?
Information and the application form can be obtained online by clicking on this link
or 1155 Metcalfe Street, Suite 1120, Montreal, Quebec, H3B 2V6, Canada, or +1 (514) 392-8876 (tel), +1 (514) 392-8900 (fax) or by e8generalsecretariat@hydro.qc.ca
What will I need for my application?
All applicants must provide:
Academic
Your academic reference must be from a person who can discuss your academic and/or professional competence.
The academic letter of reference should be dated and speak to the following points:
Personal
Your personal reference must be dated and come from a person who can discuss other personal qualities or interests that make you especially qualified to receive the scholarship.
Applicant Statement
Masters Applicants
If you are a Masters applicant, you must submit a statement about your qualifications for the scholarship and your career goals. It should not exceed 1,000 words in length and should cover the following points:
Post-Doctoral Applicants
If you are a Post-Doctoral applicant, you must submit a statement about your qualifications for the scholarship and your career goals. It should not exceed 500 words in length and should cover the following points:
Research Plan (Post-Doctoral Applicants only)
Clearly and concisely, describe the research relating to sustainable energy development that you intend to pursue. Use a maximum of 2,000 words (excluding the Abstract). You may use additional pages for figures and references. Your statement should demonstrate your understanding of the research principles necessary to pursue your objectives. Present your plan with clear hypotheses or questions to be addressed in the research and include:
If you have not yet formulated a plan of research, your statement should include:
How are applications judged?
An Academic Panel consisting of accomplished representatives from Europe, North America and Japan will review the applications. All selections are final and all applicants will be notified.
How will I receive the funds?
Awards will be directly deposited (in US$) into the accounts of the Institution where you are enrolled and provided to you on a regular basis as long as you are making satisfactory progress toward achieving your academic or research requirements.
What are my obligations to the e8 if I am selected?
You are expected to complete your degree or your research, update e8 about your progress and publish your results. You are required to acknowledge the e8 support when publishing or making presentations on your research and results. We may ask you to present your results at an e8 function, in which case your out of pocket expenses incurred to make the presentation will be covered by the e8.
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