Deadline for NFP: 22 March 2016
The Wageningen UR Center for Development Innovation (CDI) will conduct short term course on ‘Plant genetic resources and seeds’ from 24 October 2016 to 11 November 2016 in India. Applicants can participate in this course via Netherlands Fellowships. NFP fellowships help to cover the costs of travel, accommodation, tuition fee and insurance.
The training course is organised in cooperation with M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF), India.
Loss of genetic resources has resulted in major concerns about future food and nutrition security. The vulnerability of agricultural systems towards pests, diseases and climate change makes the topic urgent, and has led to the development of a range of conservation strategies.
Community Biodiversity Management (CBM) focuses on the process of enabling communities to secure their access to and control over genetic resources through increased decision-making power. The overall objective of the programme is to enhance your capability to apply state-of-the- art strategies for managing Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (PGRFA).
Course objectives
Upon completion of the course you will:
- be familiar with contemporary approaches towards crop genetic resources management and conservation strategies;
- know the conceptual framework of CBM, its components and practices;
- understand integrated seed systems with special importance of farmer and community based seed system;
- know how to manage PGRFA in dynamic landscapes, unpredictable environments, climate hotspots and vulnerabilities;
- know how to empower communities and enhance their resilience;
- understand participatory learning and action research;
- be familiar with key PGRFA policies such as CBD, IT-PGRFA, IPR, WTO-TRIPS and UPOV.
Who can Apply
- The training is designed for public, civil, research, education and/or development professionals working in a range of relevant programmes.
- Applicants should have at least a BSc degree, have three years of professional experience in a relevant field, and be proficient in English.
How to Apply
- A complete application consists of two parts:
- A registration for a short course at CDI
- An application for an NFP fellowship through the online application form
- Applications can be accessed online through the website. Applicants must first have to create an account on the website and register themselves for the course.
- After completing your registration, you will receive a confirmation email. If you are eligible to apply for an NFP fellowship, you will receive an admission letter with instructions on how to apply for an fellowship (if applicable).
For more information and to apply for this short course, please visit Wageningen UR short Course 2016.
For more information about Netherlands Fellowships, please visit Netherlands Fellowship Programme.
