Sustainable Agriculture Solutions - Summer Program
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
Key Information
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Campus location
Be'er Sheva, Israel
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
26 days
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 2,000 *
Application deadline
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* includes accommodation, meals, transportation from/to the airport, and tuition
Introduction
The course will use an integrated academic perspective to provide students access to cutting-edge knowledge and technology related to agricultural practices for improving food and water use worldwide, particularly in the face of global desertification.
Additionally, it offers selected students exceptional opportunities to pursue a combination of basic and applied research in agricultural and environmental topics. The course is composed of three tracks: soil and irrigation, plants under abiotic stress, and aquaculture, with emphasis on practical aspects and integration among them. Field and laboratory work will provide hands-on experiences to be presented by the students in a concluding seminar.
The Program will include cultural events during which students will have the opportunity to socialize with local students. Weekly tours will expose the students to Israeli culture and history.
Scholarships and Funding
Applicants may apply for scholarships:
- Full funding: award of $1700. A non-refundable $300 tuition cost will be paid by the participant.
- Half funding: award of $1000.
- Partial funding: award of $500.
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.