IFAR 2010 Fellowship Program Call
- Tuesday, 09 March 2010 18:00
IFAR is a results-oriented foundation that supports partnerships, collaboration, and awards as a means of fostering scientific excellence in agriculture and related fields. IFAR’s mission is to recognise and promote scientific excellence involving the work of international agricultural research centers supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and their partners; promote science through professional development; and give priority to Africa and South Asia.
In support of its mission, IFAR annually provides small grants to professionals from national agricultural research systems in developing countries. Nominations for these awards must be sponsored by one or more CGIAR Center/s, and the work programmes proposed by applicants must be closely linked with the programme of a CGIAR Center. Applicants are encouraged to collaborate with Center scientists when preparing their project proposals for submission to IFAR.
- Target: All applicants are expected to hold a graduate degree. Grants are not intended to finance regular undergraduate or graduate academic programs, in whole or in part.
- Deadline for applications: Closing date: 10th March 2010