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FELLOWSHIP
Germany–CGIAR++ Science & Impact Hub’s Junior Scientist Programme
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Recommended Opportunity
Germany and the CGIAR++ system (CGIAR centers - including CIFOR-ICRAF, icipe and AVRDC) share a long tradition of collaborating in development-oriented agricultural research. The Hub aims to further strengthen this partnership. It is embedded in the CGIAR Capacity Sharing Accelerator, where it creates mechanisms for stronger engagement of German science – especially early-career researchers – in CGIAR++ activities, amplifies existing collaborations, and creates new connections. The Hub’s mission is to strengthen ties between German universities, research institutions and CGIAR++ centers worldwide.
Through the joint PhD and Junior Scientists programs, this platform supports and empowers the next generation of impact-oriented researchers, offering hands-on experience, mentorship and interdisciplinary training and contributing to global development goals such as the SDGs, the Paris Climate Agreement, and other multilateral commitments.
Key features
Jointly supervised PhD students and Junior Scientists who gain field experience in the Global South
Capacity-building modules and lecture series on impact-oriented and inclusive research
Alumni network, annual conferences, and consortium-building activities
Coordination and integration of German research with international CGIAR++ operations
Through the joint PhD and Junior Scientists programs, this platform supports and empowers the next generation of impact-oriented researchers, offering hands-on experience, mentorship and interdisciplinary training and contributing to global development goals such as the SDGs, the Paris Climate Agreement, and other multilateral commitments.
Key features
Jointly supervised PhD students and Junior Scientists who gain field experience in the Global South
Capacity-building modules and lecture series on impact-oriented and inclusive research
Alumni network, annual conferences, and consortium-building activities
Coordination and integration of German research with international CGIAR++ operations
Program Specification
Enrolment in a M.Sc. program of agricultural sciences or related degree (e.g.
biology, geography, sociology, veterinary medicine, marine biology, forestry,
political sciences, law, economics etc.) at a German university or post M.Sc. (not
enrolled for a PhD).
• Very good command of the English language. In some countries, knowledge of
other languages (e.g. French, Spanish, Arabic) may be advantageous or even
required
• High degree of sensitivity towards the culture in the country of assignment; team
player; ability to work under pressure; willingness to assume responsibility and to
work independently
• Hosting confirmation from a CGIAR++ center stating that a supervisor for the
candidate has been identified and the research topic is accepted and the CGIAR++
research program or project that the applicant will be attached to.
• Recommendation by and confirmation from a university/research institution
supervisor to support the application and to supervise the research topic
biology, geography, sociology, veterinary medicine, marine biology, forestry,
political sciences, law, economics etc.) at a German university or post M.Sc. (not
enrolled for a PhD).
• Very good command of the English language. In some countries, knowledge of
other languages (e.g. French, Spanish, Arabic) may be advantageous or even
required
• High degree of sensitivity towards the culture in the country of assignment; team
player; ability to work under pressure; willingness to assume responsibility and to
work independently
• Hosting confirmation from a CGIAR++ center stating that a supervisor for the
candidate has been identified and the research topic is accepted and the CGIAR++
research program or project that the applicant will be attached to.
• Recommendation by and confirmation from a university/research institution
supervisor to support the application and to supervise the research topic
