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

Food Security Council grants scholarships to top candidates from developing countries. The successful candidates can research the selected topics offered in any of the research institutes in a developing country. The scholarship is offered to PhD students.

Eligibility Criteria:

• The applicant must demonstrate outstanding study performance in agricultural, nutritional, natural, social, economic, or political sciences, or related disciplines with specifications on food security-related issues with a minimum MSc grade of 2.5.
• The applicant must be currently enrolled in a doctoral program at the home university.
• The applicant must be a passport holder of a developing country according to the OECD DAC list.
• The applicant must provide proof of agreement on the project proposal with the host institute in the field of their own PhD thesis.
• The applicant must intend to return to his/her home country or country of residence and institute.
• The applicant must demonstrate excellent proficiency in oral and written English.
• The applicant must have excellent interpersonal skills and team spirit.
• The applicant must be available for the entire period of the research stay of 3 months.

Application Process:

• Interested candidates must apply for the scholarship online.
• Documents required:
  • Scanned copy of the transcripts of all education till the most recent degree.
  • Scanned copy of the English proficiency certificate.
  • List of publications.
  • PhD research proposal.
  • Signed recommendation letter.
  • Signed cover letter.
  • Most recent CV.
• Successful applicants should :
  • Participate in teaching and training activities, if possible.
  • Present their research proposal, state of research, and preliminary results in the hosting research institute.
  • Establish an active, long-lasting collaboration with the supported researchers and their home institutes as well as FSC through an interactive alumni network.

Value of the Scholarship:

The successful candidates are awarded the following benefits:

• Accommodation grant.
• Monthly grant of EUR 500.
• Travel costs to and from the host institute.
• A refund of EUR 100 for health and liability insurance.