International Institute on Ageing, UN Malta

	Engaged in social service delivery for older persons in the statutory, voluntary or private sectors;
	Be trainers with a potential to provide leadership in securing a better social service delivery system to older person

2. Who can apply for the International Programme in Economic and Financial Aspects on Ageing?

Applications are invited from candidates who have an interest in, or experience of any economic or financial aspect of Ageing. These include:

	Social security administrators;
	Central Planning agency officials and social welfare ministry officials;
	Representatives of co-operatives, mutual benefit societies, community action organisations, women’s movements and other elderly-related organisations.

3. Who can apply for the International Programme in Medical Gerontology?

This programme is aimed at upper level health professionals (from various disciplines) who:

	Hold or are being proposed for leadership positions in the care of older persons;
	Have or are able to assume responsibility for health service planning, delivery and training with a potential to disseminate the acquired information.

4. Who can apply for the International Programme in Policy Formulation, Planning, Imlementation and monitoring of the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing?

This programme is aimed at policy-makers and decision-makers in the field of Ageing in developing countries who:

Are directly engaged in policy- and decision-making for older persons in the statutory, voluntary or private sectors in their own country.

5. Who can apply for the International Programme in Demographic Aspects of Ageing and its Implications for Socio-Economic Development, Policies and Plans?

	Officials employed in central/regional planning agencies, international organisations and NGO’s;
	Personnel working in social welfare agencies directly responsible for service implementation, monitoring and assessment;
	Researchers in the social related sciences with a specific interest in the process of ageing;
	Trainers and other persons in academic institutions.

6. Who can apply for the Post-Graduate Diploma in Gerontology and Geriatrics (P.G. Dip.Ger.)?

This one year academic course is run by the Division of Gerontology and Geriatrics,University of Malta. A candidate is eligible to apply for registration if she/he has one of the following qualifications:

	A degree or professional qualification pertaining to one of the caring professions obtained from a University or Institute or from another appropriate authority recognised by the University of Malta.
	Any other professional qualification deemed acceptable by the University of Malta if it is accompanied by adequate working experience in the care of the elderly.
	Candidates are required to have passed the TOEFL exam in spoken and written English.

7. Who can apply for the Master’s Degree in Gerontology and Geriatrics (M.Ger.)?

A candidate who obtains an overall grade ‘A’ or ‘B’ in the Postgraduate Diploma Course is eligible to register for a Master’s Degree in Gerontology and Geriatrics. This is based on research work carried out under supervision in the candidate’s own country.

You need to have a strong command of English to be able to participate in discussions, workshops, give presentations, etc…during the sessions. Moreover, all lectures are carried out in English. When applying, you have to submit a certificate showing proficiency in the English Language.

From time to time you should check the INIA web site and if you still have any difficulties or would like to ask further questions you can e-mail us on rbonello@inia.org.mt or through fax.

Application forms can be obtained from UNFPA representatives and UNDP offices in your own country as well as directly from INIA. Completed application forms should reach INIA by mail, fax or e-mail not later than three months before the commencement of the course. They can also be filled on-line through INIA’s web-site.

	a completed application form;
	proof of proficiency in English;
	a letter of recommendation from the Director of your organisation;
	a personal letter giving reasons for attending the programme;
	copies of relevant certificates.

Ø Direct mail to: The Director, International Institute on Ageing, 117, St. Paul Street Valletta, VLT 1216 MALTA

The fee for the Programme is US$1750. This amount includes tuition, full-board accommodation BUT excludes travel. INIA might have available a limited number of full/partial scholarships. However, since these are extremely limited, it is in the interest of prospective candidates to secure alternative sources of funding.

A Registration Fee of US$ 50 should be paid. The cheque will be refunded to the participant concerned while in Malta.

A Full Scholarship is available only. The scholarship includes full board accommodation, tuition, travel expenses and accident insurance. Baggage insurance is not provided and moreover, no claim can be entertained for any days spent in Malta beyond the course scheduled dates or for the expenses of any accompanying persons.

A Partial Scholarship is available only for the Short Programmes. The scholarship includes full board accommodation, tuition and accident insurance. Baggage insurance is not provided and moreover, no claim can be entertained for any days spent in Malta beyond the period of the course scheduled dates or for the expenses of any accompanying persons. You would be responsible for securing funding for your return ticket to Malta including travel insurance.

The payment can be done by either a draft drawn on a prime bank in US$ or by crediting the amount to our account. Participants have also hand-carried the amount in cash.

It is suggested that you approach your own employing organisation, the UNDP and UNFPA offices and other funding agencies in your country.

No.As from 1st November 2007, Visas for Malta should be applied for prior to entry at Malta's diplomatic mission abroad or at the diplomatic mission of another EU Member State which covers the place of residence of the applicant. One may apply for multiple Schengen Visa at a Consulate from the European country one will be planning to pass through on the way to Malta. For Further information please click on: www.foreign.gov.mt

You may, but your application will be stamped as ‘late’ and it will be at the discretion of the Director as to whether the application will be included in the selection process.

The Institute’s policy does not permit anyone who has already participated in any Training Programme to attend the same and/or any other Training Programme. However, one can apply for the Post-Graduate Diploma.

24. If I am accepted, is there anything I need to do before the commencement of the programme?

As part of the training courses of the International Institute on Ageing, all participants are expected to prepare a short report related to the situation of ageing in their respective countries.

25. Supposing I have been admitted but cannot come this year, does this mean that I have to re-apply next year?

If full or partially sponsored by INIA, accommodation expenses covers only the official dates of the programme.

Yes. There will be a full day cultural tour around Malta and a Closing Reception.

To be honest, not really. Short Programmes are very intense. Sessions start from 08.30 – 17.00 with two coffee breaks and a longer lunch break in the middle of the day. All sessions are compulsory.

Certificates are awarded for full attendance, satisfactory participation during sessions, presentations and participation in workshops and other group work.