Graduate Research Fellowship Programme (GRFP)

The program focuses on providing quality research experience in the areas of IITA research. The research projects must contribute to IITA research objectives. It is assumed that students will use their results to fulfill their degree requirements at their universities. The long-term goal is for the IITA-trained student to take up positions in research institutions in their home countries.

Objective: The main objective is to enable budding professionals to develop the necessary research skills, attitude, and confidence for a successful career in agriculture.

Methodology: Research topics or areas of study provided by IITA scientists will be widely advertised. Un-solicited applications from candidates whose individual proposals fit into IITA ongoing projects will also be considered.

Funding: Since the research will be an integral part of an ongoing project, the research expenses/operational costs will be borne by the project. However, applicants will seek funding from their employers, universities, and donors to cover the costs of their living expenses, medical, insurance and travel costs to and from IITA. On a case by case basis and depending on the nature of research, applicants from developed countries may be asked to cover either all or a part of their research costs.

However, full scholarships through special projects or grants to IITA will be advertised as and when available. For application details please contact IITA Training via email here - iita-training@cgiar.org.

Related program

The IITA-Lukas Brader Scholarship Fund (LBSF): For PhD in Agriculture and Related Sciences