Thank you for your interest in applying to the Asia Pacific Leadership Programme. We look forward to working with you throughout the process of completing your application. The number of seats for the Leadership Programme is limited to 20-25 participants. These will be distributed on a sub-regional basis. Applications will be reviewed by a Committee comprising IESD faculty, members of the Regional University Consortium, and UNEP officials.
Applications closed
Please pay particular attention to our deadlines. All required admission materials must be in our office by the applicable program deadline. We cannot guarantee that applications completed after the deadline will be reviewed. We therefore recommend that you submit as many materials via the online application site as possible.
Supplemental materials:
1. Completed Application form
2. Statement of purpose
Your statement of purpose should explain your qualifications, leadership experiences, and achievements relevant to sustainable development. This should be one side of A4. 3. Résumé/Curriculum Vitae Please provide recent resume
4. Letter of recommendation Letter of reference should be from either an academic or professional referee who can detail your strengths and experience in relation to Asia-Pacific Leadership Programme on Environment for Sustainable Development. It is preferred that the letter be on professional letterhead with an autograph of the referee.
PLEASE NOTE
All documents must be in English or accompanied by certified translations. Electronic/scanned copies of documents are sufficient for the application. Please try to merge all files into one when submitting. All documents become the property of Leadership Programme and cannot be returned.
Application Methods:
1. Apply Online
We strongly encourage all applicants to submit their application forms through this online application web site. All of your application documents, even including a letter of recommendation, can be submitted online. This leadership programme utilizes an online application system that helps expedite the receipt of information.
PLEASE NOTE
Please carefully read the instructions that appear throughout the application pages. You can only submit your application one time. If you have updates to any information you have submitted, please notify our office at once by sending an email to leadership2008@gmail.com . Application documents can be submitted separately and we encourage applicants to submit the online application form. After submitting online, you have to send statement of purpose and résumé/CV, and one recommendation letter to leadership2008@gmail.com as soon as possible. Only after you submit all documents will they be available for review by our committee.
2. Apply by e-mail, fax, and mailing
This leadership programme can accept supplemental materials of any kind via e-mail. It can also be mailed/faxed sent to the UNEP/ROAP office. Please note that sending hardcopy materials can delay the evaluation of your application. Electronic/scanned copies of documents are sufficient for the application. Please carefully follow the application instructions.
1. Read the instructions on the form carefully as you complete your application
2. Please provide the documents in the checklist above
3. Please return completed application form and all documents to our office by fax or preferably email before 8 August.
United Nations Environment Programme
Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific
2nd Floor, Block A, UN Bldg. Rajdamnern Ave.
Bangkok 10200 Thailand
Fax: +66-2-280-3829
Email: leadership2008@gmail.com (preferred)
Notification of Decision
Decision notifications are usually mailed within two weeks after the deadline. Successful applicants will be notified in August 2008 via email and the list of selected participants will be announced on this website. Please understand that as the deadline approaches, we are inundated with large amounts of mail, e-mail, and phone calls regarding the status of applications. We highly recommend that you submit all of your materials well in advance of the deadline to avoid delays.
Good luck with your application,
UNEP-TONGJI IESD
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