2011 Global Rice Science Scholarships (GRiSP)

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The Global Rice Science Partnership (GRiSP) is a single strategic goal and work plan for global rice research.

GRiSP streamlines current research for development activities of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). GRISP aligns these initiatives with numerous partners and adds new research activities to which science can make significant contributions.

This partnership also builds the capacity of the next generation of rice scientists. Partners are advanced research institutions and universities; national research, education, and extension systems; international and regional fora and development organizations; CGIAR centers; emerging national research systems; the private sector; and civil society organizations.

If you are about to enroll or conduct your Ph.D. research, you could be one of the new generation of rice scientists with a 2011 Global Rice Science Scholarship (2011 GRiSS). The 2011 GRiSS offers young agricultural scientists the opportunity to be experts in a scientific discipline and to have a broader understanding of the global issues that affect rice science for development. This is a tremendous opportunity for scientists early in their career who are working in a national agricultural research and extension system in developing countries.

RESEARCH AREAS: rice science and related systems research

•   Agronomy
•   Crop physiology
•   Entomology
•   Plant pathology
•   Soil and water science
•   Plant breeding
•   Social sciences

TYPES OF SCHOLARSHIP

1.   3–4 years for a full Ph.D. program
2.   Up to 3 years for a Ph.D. sandwich degree program

SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS

•   Round-trip airfare and related travel expenses
•   Monthly stipend with local medical and accident insurance
•   Research support
•   Leadership and professional development funds
•   University fees (with an upper limit)

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HOW TO APPLY

1. Interested applicants should send their applications directly to :   GRiSPScholarships@irri.org.

The following documents should be submitted:
•   Application letter
•   Filled-out application form (click here to download form)
•   A one-page document indicating preferred key organization and why
•   Updated curriculum vitae (CV)
•   Certificate of English Proficiency satisfying university entry requirements (e.g., PETS5,  TOEFL, GRE, TSE, IELTS) or, for French or Spanish speakers, the respective proficiency
•   Transcript of records (B.S., M.S., and Ph.D.—copy of grades for coursework only (for Ph.D. sandwich degree program applicants only)
•   Endorsement from the university where the scholar is currently enrolled if applying for Ph.D. sandwich degree program
•   Letter of assessment from an expert in the same research area
•   Copy or evidence of registration/acceptance from the university. This can be a copy of your enrollment certificate or a letter from the university confirming your acceptance.

2. Application forms can be downloaded from (Global Rice Science Scholarships (GRiSS) - Global Rice Science Partnership (GRiSP)) or from any of the following: IRRI, AfricaRice, CIAT, CIRAD, or IRD Web sites (see below). You must submit completed application forms and the required documents on or before APRIL 30, 2011. Applicants should indicate in the cover letter that they wish to be considered for the Global Rice Science Scholarship. All documents that will be submitted for the Global Rice Science Scholarship should use "GRiSS Application" as the email subject.

3. Send completed application documents to GRiSPScholarships@irri.org.

4. You are required to submit electronic copies of all the forms and attachments.

5. All application requirements must be fulfilled before APRIL 30, 2011. Potential candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

6. Based on established criteria, all suitable candidates will be notified and sent unconditional offer/invitation letters by May 31, 2011.

DOWNLOADS:
•   GRISP SCHOLARSHIP Flyer (PDF).
•   GRISP SCHOLARSHIP poster (PDF).

Deadline: APRIL 30, 2011.

Source: Global Rice Science Scholarships (GRiSS) - Global Rice Science Partnership (GRiSP).