[attachimg=1 align=left] In an effort to promote talented academics, and with the generous support of the Government of the United Arab Emirates, up to 20 IRENA scholarships are offered at Abu Dhabi based MASDAR Institute of Science and Technology. The Programme extends to eight Master of Science Programmes offered at MASDAR Institute.
All IRENA scholars are entitled to generous benefits and are offered IRENA’s exclusive Lecture Programme, which will provide IRENA’s scholars with an overview of the current state of renewable energies.
In the following text, interested students can find all necessary information and specifics or useful links to further sources that explain the MSc Programmes, entry requirements and the selection process.
Applicants for IRENA’s Scholarship Programme, will be admitted in accordance to the academic standards and regulations of Masdar Institute.
IRENA MSc Scholars are required to join a renewable energy related research project for the duration of their scholarships. When taking up study, during orientation week, MASDAR Institute will inform all new students about the current research projects. Out of these projects IRENA scholars shall select a renewable energy related topic. Moreover, the final thesis shall be written on a renewable energy related topic as well.
During these two years Programmes, IRENA’s MSc scholars will work on a research project and can select between the below listed MSc Programmes. The study is completed with a Master thesis. Research project and Master thesis shall be relevant to renewable energies.
PROGRAMMES
IRENA scholarships in 8 MSc Programmes available:
• Chemical Engineering
• Computing and Information Science
• Electrical Power Engineering
• Engineering Systems and Management
• Materials Science and Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Microsystems Engineering
• Water and Environmental Engineering.
BENEFITS
• Full financial support is provided to IRENA MSc scholars
• Tuition fees, textbooks, laptop, medical insurance, housing, travel expenses are covered by the scholarships. In addition a cost of living allowance is granted to IRENA MSc scholars.
• No bond or conditions are attached to the scholarship upon graduation.
IRENA MSc Scholars will benefit from IRENA’s Lecture Programme and a unique direct contact to IRENA experts and their first-hand information on current renewable energy developments.