Energy for Development Capacity Building Stipend (CBS) Program

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  27 NOVEMBER 2024

TO APPLY: COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE.

The International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA) is pleased to offer this CBS program to aid individuals residing in Norway’s partner countries in attending IAIA25. Up to twenty-five applicants who meet all qualifications will receive a stipend to travel to and attend the conference. Funds for this program were made possible by the Government of Norway.

WHO WOULD QUALIFY FOR THIS STIPEND? 

A successful applicant must meet the following criteria:

• Hold at least a Bachelor’s degree.
• More than 2 years of professional experience with impact assessments for the energy sector, including renewable energy.
• Working with impact assessment in a government agency, university, or civil society organization.
• The CBS program welcomes applicants from individuals from countries currently supported by Norway’s institutional cooperation programs; Colombia, Ghana, Indonesia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nepal, Nigeria, Somalia, Tanzania, and Uganda.

REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants must meet all the above-listed qualifications.
• Applicants must submit a complete application form and CV by 27 November 2024.
• Recipients must have a valid passport and must obtain any necessary travel visas in a timely manner.
• Recipients must meet all requirements set by the Italian federal, provincial, and/or local government for entry (i.e., vaccination requirements, etc.).
• Recipients must purchase travel insurance.
• Recipients will be expected to attend IAIA25 in its entirety, remaining in Bologna, Italy, from approximately 28 April – 5 May 2025.

EACH STIPEND INCLUDES:

• Conference registration fee (1-4 May 2025)
• Training course (29-30 April 2025)
• Complimentary three-year IAIA membership
• Conference banquet ticket
• Single accommodations (7 nights)
• Flights (Economy)
• Carbon offset for flights
• Modest per diem
• Visa fee reimbursement
• Travel insurance reimbursement
• Access to the 2025 Professional Development Program (PDP) Virtual Training Course, “Foundations of Impact Assessment” 
• Access to IAIA’s Online Training Courses (OTC)

HOW TO APPLY

Complete the form below no later than 27 November 2024.