Organization: International Federation of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies, Tata Institute of Social Sciences
Registration deadline: 07 Mar 2016
Starting date: 18 Apr 2016
Ending date: 16 Apr 2017
Who Can Apply?
The programme is meant for a wide variety of learners-practitioners in disaster management globally, IFRC and National Society volunteers and staff at all levels and others interested in disaster management and humanitarian response.
Entry Requirements
• Applicants should have at least a Second Class Bachelor’s Degree or the overseas equivalent,although each application is judged on its own merits and exceptions to this entry requirement may be made. Applicants who do not have a Bachelor’s Degree or the overseas equivalent
may apply if they demonstrate (via a personal statement) that they can communicate clearly, are highly motivated, and have experience of prior learning.
• Candidates from developing countries and those working in the humanitarian field will receive priority. Up to 50 qualified participants will be selected to participate in each course.
• Ability to work on a computer with a reasonable level of access to the Internet.
Language of Instruction
The medium of instruction will be English. Applicants must demonstrate adequate knowledge of
English to undertake Post-Graduate level studies.This includes reading of academic texts, discussing
complex concepts with other course participants and writing essays.
Annual timetable and Duration
The course starts in April and September each year. It concludes 12 months from the start of the
programme.
Selection Process
TISS and IFRC will select up to 50 qualified participants from those who apply, inclusive of
bursaries, to attend this course in Cohort VII. The selected candidates will be informed through email.
Fees*
IFRC and National Societies’ Participants :*USD 990*
TISS Alumni :*USD 990*
Standard Program Fee :USD 1,980 \(*Fees once paid are non-refundable although admissions
can be transferred to the next cohort in exceptional cases.)
For more information please log on to http://ifrc.tiss.edu
How to register:
To register for the course please log on to http://apply-ifrc.tiss.edu/register/
