Date: 07/10/2008
Introduction: Two Fellowship opportunities will be available for 2009 to carry out research on conservation and use of Plant Genetic Resources. One of the Fellowships will be supported by Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., United States. The second Fellowship is supported by the Grains Research and Development Corporation, Australia. Applications are invited from nationals of developing countries, aged 35 or under, holding a masters degree (or equivalent) and/or doctorate in a relevant subject area. The list of eligible countries is available on the World Bank web site ("Income group": "low-income" and "lower-middle income" only). Deadline for applications: 9 November 2008. For a description of topics, criteria and application procedures, please download "Announcement", "Application form" and "Guidelines for preparation of research proposals" from here below or send a request to Elisabetta Rossetti.