The Swiss Forum for International Agricultural Research (SFIAR) Grad School Scholarships is an informal multi-stakeholder group of Swiss institutions and private individuals interested in agricultural research for development (ARD). Members come from research institutions, NGOs, the private sector, farmers’ organisations and public agencies. The Grad School Scholarships goals and objectives of SFIAR are:
a) Sharing information between ARD stakeholders in Switzerlandb) Promoting the visibility of Swiss ARD
c) Playing an advocacy role at policy level
d) Serving as a national partner in international initiatives
e) Promoting collaboration between actors in Swiss ARD
Eligibility
Grad School Scholarships Scientists working (or having worked) for a Swiss institution and with appropriate linkages in developing countries can apply for the SFIAR Award. The research Grad School Scholarships submitted for the Award should have been completed preferably no longer than two years ago
Scholarship Application Deadline: 4 July 2o11
Further Scholarship Information and Application
