All applicants must:
be involved in a field of rice science and related systems research
be willing to work on any of the identified areas for the Ph.D. research
be highly qualified well-rounded rice scientists from the public or private sector
have gained admission to an approved course in a university, have finished all Ph.D. coursework requirements, and/or be able to complete university registration within a minimal time
be endorsed by his or her university supervisor (if already enrolled and applying for a sandwich program)
possess adequate proficiency in the English language
not be more than 35 years old at the time of application
Important notes:
Only applications with a complete set of documents will be processed.
Candidates applying as a member of a national agricultural research and extension system or NARES (public, private, or civil society) must demonstrate clear engagement in and contributions to rice research upon return to their home institution or company.
Applicants will be informed of the status of their applications.
Theme 5: Technology evaluations, targeting and policy options for enhanced impact
Host center: International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)
Rice varietal diversification and its impact on rural livelihoods in Asia
Rural labor market dynamics in Asian rice economies
Rice crop phenology using remote sensing, for use in food security and production forecasts
Host Center: Africa Rice Center
Socioeconomic analysis of agricultural innovations for rice value chain development in sub-Saharan Africa
How to design and promote best-fit contractual arrangement schemes for rice value chain development in sub-Saharan Africa