​STUDY CONDITIONS

Classes will be held at the Faculty’s Rehovot campus, where there are laboratories, advanced research equipment and the central library of Agricultural Science.

Around-the-clock computer access will be provided, and computers will be used extensively.

We recommend that participants who own a personal computer bring it with them for their own convenience.

Scientific material and homework will be assigned and graded.

Professional field trips will be held.

Full attendance is required.

Each participant will prepare a seminar presentation, which will be reviewed and graded. This presentation should apply knowledge acquired during the course to a nutritional, public health challenge facing your country (for example: obesity, AIDS, iodine deficiency, etc.). Participants are advised to bring with them digitalized data relevant to their countries. On completion of the course and fulfillment of its requirements, participants will receive certificates, which will be accredited by many universities.

Candidates interested in attending this program require:

-M.Sc. degree or above in nutrition, dietetics, medicine, bio-chemistry, health education, or a related field, from a recognized university. (A detailed record of studies and copies of degrees must be included with application forms.)

-Documentation of academic studies conducted in English OR a TOEFL score of at least 89 on the internet-based scale OR an internationally recognized equivalent. (The language of instruction is English, Therefore, participants whose native tongue is not English, must furnish proof of proficiency in this language.)Documentation of academic studies conducted in English OR a TOEFL score of at least 89 on the internet-based scale OR an internationally recognized equivalent. (The language of instruction is English, Therefore, participants whose native tongue is not English, must furnish proof of proficiency in this language.)

-Professional experience in the field is recommended (at least 3 years).Professional experience in the field is recommended (at least 3 years).

-This course is designed for public health practitioners, nutritionists, dietitians, health educationists, and academicians in relevant fields.This course is designed for public health practitioners, nutritionists, dietitians, health educationists, and academicians in relevant fields.

-An official certificate of good health signed and stamped by a doctor.An official certificate of good health signed and stamped by a doctor.

-Two letters of recommendation are required from the candidate's place of work or university.Two letters of recommendation are required from the candidate's place of work or university.

Application forms may be obtained from the nearest Israeli diplomatic or consular representative or can be downloaded from the website of the Israel Foreign Ministry, MASHAV Study Programs at:

Completed applications MUST be sent directly to the Israeli representative in your country by 25.3.2018 (March 25, 2018). In addition, you must send a copy of the forms in PDF format (and not JPEG) to the program coordinator, Ms. Mala Braslavsky, by email to: malab@savion.huji.ac.il

MASHAV awards a limited number of scholarships. The scholarship covers the cost of the training program including lectures and field visits, full board accommodation, health insurance (see below) and transfers to and from the airport. Airfares and daily allowance are not included in the scholarship.

Medical insurance covers medical services and hospitalization in case of emergency. It does not cover the treatment of chronic or serious diseases, specific medications taken by the participant on a regular basis, dental care and eyeglasses. Health authorities recommend that visitors to Israel make sure they have been inoculated against tetanus in the last ten years. Subject to the full binding policy conditions. Participants are responsible for all other expenses.

Accommodations: The course will be held at The Hebrew University’s Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food & Environment, situated in Rehovot. Participants will be accommodated in single bedroom accommodation in a shared apartment will be provided in our fully equipped guest house on campus.