Deadline: 15 July 2014
The Swiss Forum for International Agricultural Research (SFIAR) is inviting applications from graduates and scientists of a Swiss institution who work in agricultural research for development for SFIAR Award 2014. The major aim of the award is to support relevant agricultural research for development (ARD); and promote knowledge on and visibility of Swiss ARD. The SFIAR Award may help the winner enter into development work, or receive project funding.
The application must cover at least one of the following characteristics –
- Partnership, outreach to the farm level, output and impact
- Product development (or steps thereof)
- Tool or instrument
Awards –
- Best PhD or PostDoc Project – CHF 5,000
- Best Master Thesis Project – CHF 1,000
Eligibility Criteria –
- The SFIAR Award 2014 is restricted to PhD or Post Doc projects. In addition the best Master thesis project is also awarded.
- Research must have been carried out at or in close collaboration with a Swiss institution involved in ARD.
- Research must have appropriate linkages in developing countries.
- Research must have been completed preferably no longer than three years ago (for Master Thesis Award: thesis not older than 18 months).
- Applications can be submitted in English, French or German language.
For more information, please visit Call for Applications. Remember to read the Award Guidelines.
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