pdf SCAR EXCOM 2011 WP24: The SCAR and COMNAP Fellowship Scheme

SCAR EXCOM 2011 WP24: The SCAR and COMNAP Fellowship Scheme

Executive Summary

Title: The SCAR and COMNAP Fellowship Scheme
Authors: R Badhe
Relevant URLs or references to other reports:https://www.scar.org/capacity-building/fellowships-awards/ (updated)

Introduction/ Background: Applications were received from more than 40 candidates, representing a total of 20 countries. The selection committee consisted of SSG/SRP Officers (or their representatives), members of the CBET group, representative of COMNAP, representative of APECS.

Recommendations/Actions and Justification: EXCOM are asked to approve the selection of the 2010 fellowships, based on the recommendations of the Selection Committee.

Expected Benefits/Outcomes: The Fellowship program is one of the key capacity building activity that SCAR undertakes

Partners: This was a joint effort with COMNAP. Further partnership is being explored with CCAMLR for 2012.

Budget Implications: Total budget for SCAR Fellowships is $30,000, increase sought to 35,580 (4000 out of this will come from India’s contribution to CBET activities)