Global Rice Science Partnership Scholarships Mar 2011

The Global Rice Science Partnership (GRiSP) is a single strategic goal and work plan for global rice research.

GRiSP streamlines current research for development activities of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). GRISP aligns these initiatives with numerous partners and adds new research activities to which science can make significant contributions.

This partnership also builds the capacity of the next generation of rice scientists. Partners are advanced research institutions and universities; national research, education, and extension systems; international and regional fora and development organizations; CGIAR centers; emerging national research systems; the private sector; and civil society organizations.
Research areas: rice science and related systems research

1. Agronomy
2. Crop physiology
3. Entomology
4. Plant pathology
5. Soil and water science
6. Plant breeding
7. Social sciences

Types of scholarship

• 3–4 years for a full Ph.D. program

• Up to 3 years for a Ph.D. sandwich degree program

Scholarship benefits

• Round-trip airfare and related travel expenses

• Monthly stipend with local medical and accident insurance

• Research support

• Leadership and professional development funds

• University fees (with an upper limit)

PROCEDURE AND REQUIREMENTS

All Global Rice Science Scholarships (GRiSS) are awarded on a competitive basis for developed- and developing-country candidate participation. For the GRiSS, a Selection Committee, composed of the training head or equivalent from the respective research institution, and the respective research unit heads and program leaders will guide the selection process.

Eligibility requirements

• Be outstanding scholars or students seeking a career in rice research

• Be highly qualified scientists early in their career

• Be involved in the field of rice science and related systems research

• Possess adequate proficiency in English

• Be able to complete university registration within a minimal time of scholarship being awarded

• If already enrolled and applying for a Ph.D. sandwich degree program, the applicant must also have endorsement from his/her university supervisor to participate.

Potential applicants may seek co-funding for their research and study from different sources that may provide more flexibility in their choice of a university.

We provide a gender-sensitive environment and strongly encourage women applicants.

Last Before 30 April 2011

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