CALL FOR MASTER IN SCIENCE PROGRAM MARINE AQUACULTURE ESCUELA SUPERIOR POLITECNICA DEL LITORAL (ESPOL) GUAYAQUIL - ECUADOR

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAM
The program aims to form experts at the Master level and train them to supervise and execute research projects in marine warm water aquaculture.
At the completion of the program, students will be able to participate in the implementation of strategies and plans for future developments in the aquaculture industry.

MASTER OF SCIENCE
The program will involve a study stay of one semester at the ESPOL campus in Guayaquil (general courses) starting 18 October 1999, and a combined stay for study and high-level thesis work of three semesters at the CENAIM facilities in San Pedro del Manglaralto.

TEACHING
Teaching will be done both in Spanish and English, by ESPOL and CENAIM staff supported by academic members of two Belgian Universities (Universiteit Gent and Katholieke Universiteit Leuven) Students will take advantage of modern information and communication technology to provide access to international databases, course material, seminars, and workshops relevant to their research and training.

SCHOLARSHIPS
Twelve scholarships are available, four for Ecuadorians and eight for Latino-Americans. These scholarships will cover registration cost and provide a monthly allowance to cover cost of living. In addition, students traveling from abroad will have their plane ticket covered.
Scholarships are available for applicants sponsored by a recognized institution (show proof of contract for a minimum period of 3 years upon the return from training, with a College, University, Government Organization, or Research Institute)
The program may be open to students not receiving a scholarship, depending on the National Program Coordinator's approval and should give proof of financial support.

ADMISSION TO THE PROGRAM
The program is open to candidates who hold an undergraduate degree in aquaculture, biology, agronomy, veterinary medicine, or any related area from a recognized College or University.

APPLICATION
Application for entry should be returned to the Assistant Coordinator with evidence of qualifications by 15 April.

FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROGRAM, ADMISSION CONDITIONS AND APPLICATION FORMS CONTACT:

Laurence Massaut
Assistant Coordinator
Fundacion CENAIM-ESPOL
Campus Prosperina
P.O. Box 09-01-4519
Guayaquil - ECUADOR

Tel: (+593) 4 269455
Fax: (+593) 4 269492
e-mail: lmassaut@espol.edu.ec

http://www.cenaim.espol.edu.ec

SUPPORTING INSTITUTIONS:
Centro Nacional de Acuicultura e Investigaciones Marinas (CENAIM) - Ecuador
Universiteit Gent - Belgium
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven - Belgium

FINANCIAL SUPPORT:
Belgian Agency for Development Cooperation - Belgium
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