Dear RegCNETers,

The Center of Excellence for Climate Change Research (CECCR) at King Abdulaziz University (KAU), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia announces new application for TWO years Master Degree (Master in Meteorology) Scholarship Program starting in Fall 2014. The deadline to submit application is 15th February 2014. Based on the performance and after successful finishing the Master Degree Program, the selected candidates may be admitted directly to the PhD Program in Meteorology. The CECCR scholarship is a great opportunity for junior researchers to conduct research using the state-of-the-art computing facilities.

The following conditions must be fulfilled for the scholarship:
1. B.Sc. degree/certificate (at least very good/first class) in Meteorology or Physics or Mathematics (certified from Saudi Embassy).
2. The graduation should not be more than 3 years from the application date.
3. TOEFL score of 500 (paper based or equivalent) or 5.5 band in IELTS.
4- Two recommendation letters
5.  Applicant's age should be 25 years or less on the date of application.

The scholarships are for two years, and include the following basic benefits:
1. Monthly stipend: 1900 Saudi Riyal (1USD = 3.75 Saudi Riyal).
2. Free accommodation in the university dorms.
3. Free Health Care.
4. Yearly return air ticket to the applicants' home country.
5. Tuition fee waiver.

For an initial review of your application, please send as soon as possible the following documents to mansour@kau.edu.sa:

I. B.Sc. degree/certificate
II. Transcripts
III. Curriculum Vita
IV. Other supporting documents, if any (Research papers, reports, working experience etc.)

Best Regards

Mansour

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Dr. Mansour Almazroui
Director, Center of Excellence for Climate Change Research
King Abdulaziz University
P. O. Box 80234, Jeddah 21589,
Saudi Arabia
E-mail: mansour@kau.edu.sa
Telephone : (+966) 2 695 2690, 
Fax : (+966) 2 695 2376,
Mobile : (+966) 55 888 5170