Grantee Profile
Columbia University Earth Institute
Grants to Columbia University Earth Institute
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$500,000Active Strategy
2010 (Duration 1 year, 9 months)
Master's in Development Practice
NEW YORK, NEW YORK — To support the Master's in Development Practice Secretariat (over 21 months).
The MacArthur Foundation awarded Columbia University Earth Institute $500,000 between 2010 and 2013.
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August 26, 2010 - From the field
Enrollment in MDP Programs Expands
This fall, with support from MacArthur, nine universities worldwide are welcoming the first students for new Master’s in Development Practice degree programs. More
May 4, 2010 - Press release
$5.6 Million to Support New Master’s Programs to Train Sustainable Development Leaders Worldwide
MacArthur announced grants totaling $5.6 million to ten universities in eight countries to establish new interdisciplinary Master’s in Development Practice programs. More
July 1, 2009 - From the field
First Master's Program in Development Practice Launches at Columbia University
During the fall of 2009, with support from the MacArthur Foundation, Columbia University welcomes its first class of students for a new Master’s Program in Development Practice. More
October 10, 2008 - Press release
New Master’s Programs Will Train Sustainable Development Leaders
The first global initiative to provide rigorous professional training for future leaders in the field of sustainable development was unveiled today at Columbia University. More
October 10, 2008 - Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the International Commission on Education for Development Professionals
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton unveils the Foundation's $15 million commitment to create 2-year Master’s Programs in Development Practice at up to 12 universities worldwide. More