Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) 2020 Young Leaders Programme

Published: 24 Dec 2019 1,547 views

Applications are open for the Global Center on Adaptation Young Leaders Program 2020. The Global Center on Adaptation actively supports students and young professionals to become leaders in climate change adaptation.

As part of GCA’s commitment to build on, improve, and deliver breakthrough climate adaptation solutions, they have established two challenging programs for university graduates and young professionals, who are committed to make a difference: the Young Leaders Program and the 20/20 Adaptation Professionals Programme

GCA Young Leaders Program

Application Deadline	January 18, 2020
Funding Type	Fully Funded
Country to study	Netherlands
School to study	Global Center on Adaptation
Type	Postgraduate
Sponsor	Global Center on Adaptation (GCA)
Gender	Men and Women

Benefits of GCA Young Leaders Program

1. The Global Center on Adaptation provides a monthly compensation of €500, as well as contributions to housing and travel (including to and from the Netherlands).
2. Interns are entirely responsible for their own living costs such as groceries and health insurance.

Requirements for GCA Young Leaders Program

The Young Leaders Program is open to all candidates currently enrolled in a graduate program from a variety of fields in the social sciences and life sciences.

To be eligible for an internship, candidates must:

1. Have an undergraduate degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent)
2. Be enrolled in a graduate study program (pursuing a Master’s or PhD) or have graduated within 6 months of application
3. Have a solid understanding of international development and climate change adaptation issues
4. Have demonstrable leadership potential
5. Be fluent in English. Additional knowledge of other languages such as Chinese, Arabic, Spanish, French, Russian, Portuguese is desirable.

Application Deadline

January 18, 2020

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) on docs.google.com to apply