The CLIFF-GRADS program invites applications from students from developing countries currently enrolled in PhD programs for short-term scientific training and research stays on topics related to measurement and management of greenhouse gas emissions and carbon storage in agricultural systems.
Application Deadline: 31st December 2017.
Eligible Countries: Developing Countries
About the Award: CLIFF-GRADS is a joint initiative of the CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change (CCAFS) low emissions agriculture flagship and the Global Research Alliance on Agricultural Greenhouse Gases (GRA). CLIFF-GRADS aims to build the capability of early career agricultural students in developing countries to conduct applied research on climate change mitigation in agriculture. CLIFF-GRADS integrates the GRA’s new Development Scholarship and the Climate Food and Farming (CLIFF) Research Network with the common goal of providing grants to graduate students to expand their knowledge and experience in quantification of agricultural greenhouse gases.
Type: Research
Eligibility:
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of Award: Selected students will be sponsored in the amount of 10,000-12,000 USD for short-term (4-6 month) scientific training and research stays to collaborate with projects associated with CCAFS and GRA. Specific topics will depend on the student’s and host institution scientists’ interests.
The grants will be used to support living and research costs at the host institution. Grants may not be used for tuition or unrelated personal expenses.
Duration of Program: 4-6 months
How to Apply: The application must include the following documents merged into one pdf file:
The motivation letter, which must be no more than two A4 pages, must include the following:
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Award Providers: Funding for CLIFF-GRADS is provided by the Government of New Zealand and the CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security.
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