FSC Short-term Scholarship (South-South) for PhD students 2024

Eligibility Criteria for FSC Short-term Scholarship (South-South) for PhD students:

Applicants must:

• Be a national of a developing country.
• Be PhD students conducting research relevant to the mission of the Food Security Center (FSC).
• Propose a PhD thesis-related research project to be conducted in collaboration with a partner institute, research center, or development organization located in a developing country.
• Be willing to work with research staff at one of FSC’s partner universities or a recognized organization (e.g., CGIAR centers).
• Have or secure research funding from their own institute, supervisor, or other sources (FSC does not provide full research funding).
• Aim to establish interregional South-South collaborations (e.g., Africa–Latin America or Latin America–Asia), which are especially encouraged.
• Commit to academic output, including joint publications and conference presentations.
• Be ready to present their research at the host institute and participate in limited teaching/training activities.
• Engage actively in the FSC alumni network.

Application Process:

Interested applicants must apply through university scholarship website to be considered for the scholarship.

Value of the FSC Short-term Scholarship (South-South) for PhD students:

Successful applicants will receive a scholarship including:

• Monthly grant of EUR 500 during their stay.
• Travel costs to and from the host institute (covered by FSC).
• Reimbursement of up to EUR 100 for health and liability insurance.
• Placement at a partner institute in a developing country for collaborative research.