OECD Research Fellowships Research Fellowships 2027 | Fully Funded International Research Fellowships for Agricultural, Forestry & Fisheries Scientists

<div class="generic-header"> <div id="generic-header-d685c971c1" class="cmp-generic-header cmp-generic-header--theme-whisper"> <div class="cmp-generic-header__container"> <div class="cmp-generic-header__content-area"> <div class="cmp-generic-header__content"> <h1 class="cmp-generic-header__title">CRP Applications for Fellowships</h1> <div class="cmp-generic-header__description"> <p>Applications are now open for the <strong data-start="348" data-end="420">OECD Co-operative Research Programme (CRP) Research Fellowships 2027</strong>, offering scientists the opportunity to undertake <strong data-start="471" data-end="518">6–26 weeks of funded international research</strong> in another participating country. The programme supports cutting-edge research that advances sustainable agriculture, forestry, fisheries, food systems, climate resilience and natural resource management while fostering global scientific collaboration.</p> </div> <div class="button cmp-generic-header__cta"> <h2 class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-section-id="s6t9g0" data-start="773" data-end="787">Key Details</h2> <ul data-start="789" data-end="2145"> <li data-section-id="1b733wu" data-start="789" data-end="856"><strong data-start="791" data-end="813">Host Organisation:</strong> OECD Co-operative Research Programme (CRP)</li> <li data-section-id="ybu0t7" data-start="857" data-end="903"><strong data-start="859" data-end="873">Programme:</strong> CRP Research Fellowships 2027</li> <li data-section-id="1coqjj2" data-start="904" data-end="1081"><strong data-start="906" data-end="918">Funding:</strong> Travel grant including return economy airfare, <strong data-start="966" data-end="1008">€600–€650 weekly subsistence allowance</strong>, and a <strong data-start="1016" data-end="1043">€165 terminal allowance</strong></li> <li data-section-id="1dgjtaa" data-start="1082" data-end="1112"><strong data-start="1084" data-end="1097">Duration:</strong> <strong data-start="1098" data-end="1112">6–26 weeks</strong></li> <li data-section-id="1r8stuz" data-start="1113" data-end="1398"><strong data-start="1115" data-end="1139">Eligible Applicants:</strong> Researchers working in agriculture, forestry or fisheries with at least <strong data-start="1212" data-end="1253">four years of postdoctoral experience</strong> (or equivalent scientific expertise in exceptional cases). The programme is not intended for PhD students.</li> <li data-section-id="qguqqg" data-start="1399" data-end="1469"><strong data-start="1401" data-end="1423">Research Location:</strong> Another participating OECD CRP member country</li> <li data-section-id="zez1tz" data-start="1470" data-end="1719"><strong data-start="1472" data-end="1495">Eligible Countries:</strong> Researchers based in participating CRP countries, including the <strong data-start="1560" data-end="1707">United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Australia, Brazil, Japan, Germany, France, Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, Spain, Ireland, New Zealand</strong> and others.</li> <li data-section-id="1s7m69o" data-start="1720" data-end="1962"><strong data-start="1722" data-end="1741">Research Areas:</strong> Sustainable agriculture, food security, climate change, biodiversity, forestry, fisheries, aquaculture, soil health, livestock systems, ecosystem services, Indigenous knowledge, water quality and agricultural innovation.</li> <li data-section-id="1tdu1p3" data-start="1963" data-end="2035"><strong data-start="1965" data-end="1990">Application Deadline:</strong> <strong data-start="1991" data-end="2035">10 September 2026 (Midnight, Paris Time)</strong></li> <li data-section-id="qrez8i" data-start="2036" data-end="2073"><strong data-start="2038" data-end="2060">Results Announced:</strong> January 2027</li> <li data-section-id="1pj5p8v" data-start="2074" data-end="2117"><strong data-start="2076" data-end="2097">Fellowship Start:</strong> From <strong data-start="2103" data-end="2117">March 2027</strong></li> <li data-section-id="p2rhms" data-start="2118" data-end="2145"><strong data-start="2120" data-end="2140">Application Fee:</strong> None</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="container responsivegrid share-sticky-container"> <div id="container-acd3eb73f6" class="cmp-container"> <div class="container responsivegrid container-content l-wrapper"> <div id="container-aab633527d" class="cmp-container"> <div class="two-column-container column-container--two-col-4-8"> <div id="two-column-container-5c0d52efc4" class="cmp-two-column-container column-container"> <div class="cmp-two-column-container__container column-container__container"> <div id="container-4dc021a70e" class="cmp-container"> <div class="title"> <div id="title-7927078595" class="cmp-title"> <h2 class="cmp-title__text">Application process for fellowships</h2> </div> </div> <div class="image"> <div id="image-d7b27d9e67" class="cmp-image" data-cmp-widths="300,576,608,719,822,943,1152,1216,1438,1644,1886" data-cmp-src="/adobe/dynamicmedia/deliver/dm-aid--7a55149e-4c8e-425f-96ff-233e4f87289a/twwet-2023-photo.png?width={width}&amp;preferwebp=true&amp;quality=80" data-asset-id="7a55149e-4c8e-425f-96ff-233e4f87289a" data-cmp-filereference="/content/dam/oecd/en/about/programmes/crp/Twwet 2023_Photo.PNG" data-cmp-hook-image="imageV3"></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cmp-two-column-container__container column-container__container"> <div id="container-cb9514774b" class="cmp-container"> <div class="text"> <div id="text-45e2c7011d" class="cmp-text"> <p><b>The  Co-operative Research Programme’s call for applications for funding research fellowship grants in 2027 is now OPEN.</b></p> <p><b>The deadline to apply is <u>Thursday 10 September 2026, midnight, Paris time.</u></b></p> <p><b><u>General information</u></b></p> <p>&gt; <b>Applicants must be residents in <a href="https://www.oecd.org/content/dam/oecd/en/about/programmes/co-operative-research-programme/CRP-Member-countries.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">one of the countries participating in our Programme.</a></b>  Please consult the<b> <a href="https://www.oecd.org/en/about/programmes/co-operative-research-programme/crp-applications-for-fellowships.html#country" target="_blank" rel="noopener">files</a></b> for general information on the country&#8217;s research institutes and universities.</p> <p>Please note that:</p> <ul> <li><b>Türkiye is a member until 24 December 2026</b> and will <b><u>not</u> </b>participate in the call for applications for events and fellowships to be funded in 2027.</li> <li><b>Brazil is a member of the CRP as of 1 July 2026</b>, <b>so Brazil is eligible </b>to the call for applications for fellowships to be funded in 2027.</li> <li><b>Ukraine is on ACCESSION STAGE</b>. Should you want to have speakers from this country, please contact <a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&amp;fs=1&amp;tf=1&amp;to=TAD.PROG@oecd.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TAD.PROG@oecd.org</a> to be updated on its status.</li> </ul> <p>&gt; <b>Please consult the Event Guidelines and Conditions, Selection Criteria and the CRP Action Areas in the documents below.</b></p> <p><b>&gt; Applications relevant to the work of the OECD Committee for Agriculture and other bodies</b> are particularly welcome:</p> <p>• Sustainable and resilient productivity growth and food security and nutrition<br /> • Climate risks, reducing emissions from agriculture and food systems, carbon sequestration in agriculture, forestry and land use<br /> • Halting and reversing forest loss and land degradation<br /> • Reducing the negative environmental impacts of livestock production and practices harmful to animal health and welfare, investigating the positive contribution livestock can make to soil quality and management, biodiversity and livelihoods<br /> • Biodiversity, enhancing ecosystem services<br /> • Improving soil health and water and air quality, including through agro-ecological and other innovative, context specific approaches<br /> • Innovations in the transfer and development of agricultural knowledge, including Indigenous and traditional knowledge<br /> • Fisheries and aquaculture productivity, sustainability and resilience</p> <p>&gt; <b>Previous research fellowships are available for review.</b> Testimonials from past fellows and their hosts can also be reviewed on the <a href="http://www.oecd.org/en/about/programmes/co-operative-research-programme.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CRP home page</a> (scroll down to the dedicated section).</p> <h3 class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-start="206" data-end="245" data-section-id="1s1x672">Eligibility Requirements</h3> <p data-start="247" data-end="393">Beyond being a researcher in agriculture, forestry or fisheries, applicants should also note that they must:</p> <ul data-start="395" data-end="1032"> <li data-start="395" data-end="466" data-section-id="19jvp7q">Be employed at an institution located in a participating CRP country.</li> <li data-start="467" data-end="535" data-section-id="wj2sip">Undertake the fellowship in <strong data-start="497" data-end="508">another</strong> participating CRP country.</li> <li data-start="536" data-end="782" data-section-id="1axbxg5">Normally have <strong data-start="552" data-end="602">at least four years of postdoctoral experience</strong>. The programme is <strong data-start="621" data-end="654">not intended for PhD students</strong>, although exceptional applicants without a PhD but with equivalent expertise and a strong publication record may be considered.</li> <li data-start="783" data-end="842" data-section-id="obj184">Have employer approval before submitting the application.</li> <li data-start="843" data-end="933" data-section-id="26utvb">Have continued employment (or ongoing scientific affiliation) after the fellowship ends.</li> <li data-start="934" data-end="1032" data-section-id="1gtj068">Previous CRP fellows may only apply again <strong data-start="978" data-end="992">five years</strong> after receiving their first fellowship.</li> </ul> <h2 class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-start="1039" data-end="1073" data-section-id="vh5ti8">What Does the Fellowship Cover?</h2> <p data-start="1075" data-end="1209">The OECD CRP Fellowship provides a <strong data-start="1110" data-end="1139">travel lump-sum allowance</strong> consisting of three components:</p> <ul data-start="1211" data-end="1524"> <li data-start="1211" data-end="1302" data-section-id="9y75lm">Return economy-class travel between the fellow&#8217;s home institution and host institution</li> <li data-start="1303" data-end="1416" data-section-id="11vs47e">Weekly subsistence allowance of <strong data-start="1340" data-end="1362">€600–€650 per week</strong> (depending on the cost of living in the host country)</li> <li data-start="1417" data-end="1524" data-section-id="gpew9r">A <strong data-start="1424" data-end="1451">€165 terminal allowance</strong> to help cover transport costs at the beginning and end of the fellowship</li> </ul> <h3 data-start="1526" data-end="1550" data-section-id="1mn4a5s">What is Not Covered?</h3> <p data-start="1552" data-end="1592">Applicants should budget separately for:</p> <ul data-start="1594" data-end="1877"> <li data-start="1594" data-end="1624" data-section-id="vjwaru">Medical and travel insurance</li> <li data-start="1625" data-end="1650" data-section-id="1t8ety6">Visa and passport costs</li> <li data-start="1651" data-end="1677" data-section-id="18l2hwh">Laboratory or bench fees</li> <li data-start="1678" data-end="1744" data-section-id="5500a9">Daily commuting costs (covered within the subsistence allowance)</li> <li data-start="1745" data-end="1797" data-section-id="1u8dx0l">Travel or expenses for accompanying family members</li> <li data-start="1798" data-end="1877" data-section-id="12yg8bu">Taxes and bank charges where applicable</li> </ul> <h3><u><b>To apply for a research fellowship award</b></u></h3> <p><b>1. please consult the following documents:</b></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.oecd.org/content/dam/oecd/en/about/programmes/co-operative-research-programme/crp-fellowship-guidelines.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Guidelines and Conditions for CRP Research Fellowship Awards</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.oecd.org/content/dam/oecd/en/about/programmes/co-operative-research-programme/crp-fellowship-selection-criteria.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Selection Criteria for CRP Fellowship Awards</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.oecd.org/content/dam/oecd/en/about/programmes/co-operative-research-programme/crp-action-areas.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Action Areas of the Co-operative Research Programme</a></li> <li>Sample fellowship applications: <a href="https://www.oecd.org/content/dam/oecd/en/about/programmes/co-operative-research-programme/EXAMPLE1_Fellowship_Application.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Example 1</a>; <a href="https://www.oecd.org/content/dam/oecd/en/about/programmes/co-operative-research-programme/EXAMPLE2_Fellowship_Application.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Example 2</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.oecd.org/content/dam/oecd/en/about/programmes/co-operative-research-programme/crp-sample-cv.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sample CV</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.oecd.org/content/dam/oecd/en/about/programmes/co-operative-research-programme/crp-sample-invitation-letter.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sample invitation letter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.oecd.org/content/dam/oecd/en/about/programmes/co-operative-research-programme/fellowship-application-form.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PDF Fellowship Application form</a></li> </ul> <p><b>2. complete the following document:</b></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.research.net/r/J9FGJL7" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Online application form for CRP Research Fellowships </a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="two-column-container column-container--two-col-4-8"> <div id="two-column-container-d9c7d0a926" class="cmp-two-column-container column-container"> <div class="cmp-two-column-container__container column-container__container"> <div id="container-f663c9dd65" class="cmp-container"> <div class="title"> <div id="title-202772620b" class="cmp-title"> <h2 class="cmp-title__text">National correspondents and country files</h2> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cmp-two-column-container__container column-container__container"> <div id="container-b908082be2" class="cmp-container"> <div class="text"> <div id="text-11a77e3255" class="cmp-text"> <p><a id="country"></a>The Co-operative Research Programme (CRP) currently has 32 participating countries with Brazil joining on 1 July 2026<b>.</b> Below is a list of countries, the contact information for their national correspondents and when available a [Country file], document which gives general information on the country&#8217;s research institutes and universities.</p> <ul> <li>Australia                  <a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&amp;fs=1&amp;tf=1&amp;to=andy.sheppard@csiro.au" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dr. Andy SHEPPARD</a></li> <li>Austria                     <a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&amp;fs=1&amp;tf=1&amp;to=sanda.pasc-wandl@gesundheitsministerium.gv.at" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ms. Sanda PASC-WANDL</a>                     [<a href="https://www.oecd.org/content/dam/oecd/en/about/programmes/co-operative-research-programme/oecd-crp-country-note-austria.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Country file</a>]</li> <li>Belgium                  <a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&amp;fs=1&amp;tf=1&amp;to=veronique.dewasmes@spw.wallonie.be" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mme Véronique DEWASMES</a>              [<a href="https://www.oecd.org/content/dam/oecd/en/about/programmes/co-operative-research-programme/oecd-crp-country-note-belgium.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Country file</a>]</li> <li>Brazil                        <a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&amp;fs=1&amp;tf=1&amp;to=zeze.sampaio@embrapa.br" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dr. Maria José A. M. SAMPAIO </a>           [<a href="https://www.oecd.org/content/dam/oecd/en/about/programmes/co-operative-research-programme/oecd-crp-country-note-brazil.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Country file</a>]</li> <li>Canada                    <a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&amp;fs=1&amp;tf=1&amp;to=melanie.singarayer2@agr.gc.ca" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ms Melanie SINGARAYER</a><a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&amp;fs=1&amp;tf=1&amp;to=sara.sarkar@agr.gc.ca" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><br /> </a></li> <li>Chile                         <a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&amp;fs=1&amp;tf=1&amp;to=jbrady@anid.cl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mr Jack BRADY</a>                                        [<a href="https://www.oecd.org/content/dam/oecd/en/about/programmes/co-operative-research-programme/oecd-crp-country-note-chile.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Country file</a>]</li> <li>Colombia                <a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&amp;fs=1&amp;tf=1&amp;to=felipe.correal@minagricultura.gov.co" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mr. Felipe CORREAL CHARRIS</a></li> <li>Costa Rica               <a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&amp;fs=1&amp;tf=1&amp;to=jjimenez@inta.go.cr" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mr. José Fabián JIMÉNEZ MORALES</a></li> <li>Czechia                    <a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&amp;fs=1&amp;tf=1&amp;to=sarka.stejnarova@mze.cz" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ms. Šárka ŠTEJNAROVÁ</a>                        [<a href="https://www.oecd.org/content/dam/oecd/en/about/programmes/co-operative-research-programme/oecd-crp-country-note-czechia.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Country file</a>]<a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&amp;fs=1&amp;tf=1&amp;to=katerina.stonawska@mze.cz" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><br /> </a></li> <li>Denmark                 <a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&amp;fs=1&amp;tf=1&amp;to=BJTH@lbst.dk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mr. Bjarne THOMSEN</a></li> <li>Estonia                     <a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&amp;fs=1&amp;tf=1&amp;to=katri.ling@emu.ee" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dr. Katri LING</a>                                          [<a href="https://www.oecd.org/content/dam/oecd/en/about/programmes/co-operative-research-programme/oecd-crp-country-note-estonia.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Country file</a>]</li> <li>Finland                     <a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&amp;fs=1&amp;tf=1&amp;to=pirjo.peltonen-sainio@luke.fi" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Prof. Pirjo PELTONEN-SAINIO</a>            [<a href="https://www.oecd.org/content/dam/oecd/en/about/programmes/co-operative-research-programme/oecd-crp-country-note-finland.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Country file</a>]</li> <li>France                      <a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&amp;fs=1&amp;tf=1&amp;to=joachim.huet@inrae.fr" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dr. Joachim HUET</a></li> <li>Germany                 <a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&amp;fs=1&amp;tf=1&amp;to=jens.dauber@thuenen.de" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Prof. Dr. Jens DAUBER</a></li> <li>Hungary                  <a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&amp;fs=1&amp;tf=1&amp;to=szekacs.andras@uni-mate.hu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Prof. András SZÉKÁCS</a></li> <li>Ireland                     <a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&amp;fs=1&amp;tf=1&amp;to=ellen.durkin@agriculture.gov.ie" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ms. Ellen DURKIN</a></li> <li>Israel                        <a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&amp;fs=1&amp;tf=1&amp;to=michalle@moag.gov.il" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dr. Michal LEVY</a>                                        <a href="https://www.oecd.org/content/dam/oecd/en/about/programmes/co-operative-research-programme/oecd-crp-country-note-israel.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">[Country file</a>]</li> <li>Italy                          <a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&amp;fs=1&amp;tf=1&amp;to=silvia.baralla@crea.gov.it" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ms. Silvia BARALLA</a></li> <li>Japan                        <a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&amp;fs=1&amp;tf=1&amp;to=nakayama.ichiro.x4f@f-rei.go.jp" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dr. Ichiro NAKAYAMA</a><a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&amp;fs=1&amp;tf=1&amp;to=yaskoch@affrc.go.jp" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><br /> </a></li> <li>Korea                        <a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&amp;fs=1&amp;tf=1&amp;to=dskang9@ipet.re.kr" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ms Da-Som KANG</a><a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&amp;fs=1&amp;tf=1&amp;to=sykgo@ipet.re.kr" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><br /> </a></li> <li>Latvia                        <a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&amp;fs=1&amp;tf=1&amp;to=diana.liva@zm.gov.lv" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ms Diāna LĪVA</a>                                         [<a href="https://www.oecd.org/content/dam/oecd/en/about/programmes/co-operative-research-programme/oecd-crp-country-note-latvia.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Country file]</a><a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&amp;fs=1&amp;tf=1&amp;to=ainars.nabels@zm.gov.lv" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><br /> </a></li> <li>Lithuania                 <a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&amp;fs=1&amp;tf=1&amp;to=vilma.kraujalyte@zum.lt" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ms Vilma KRAUJALYTE</a>                           [<a href="https://www.oecd.org/content/dam/oecd/en/about/programmes/co-operative-research-programme/oecd-crp-country-note-lithuania.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Country file</a>]<a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&amp;fs=1&amp;tf=1&amp;to=diana.salkauskiene@zum.lt" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><br /> </a></li> <li>Netherlands           <a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&amp;fs=1&amp;tf=1&amp;to=saske.hoving@rvo.nl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ms. Saske HOVING</a>                                 [<a href="https://www.oecd.org/content/dam/oecd/en/about/programmes/co-operative-research-programme/oecd-crp-country-note-netherlands.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Country file</a>]</li> <li>New Zealand          <a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&amp;fs=1&amp;tf=1&amp;to=Shania.Brooks@mpi.govt.nz" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ms. Shania BROOKS</a>                               [<a href="https://www.oecd.org/content/dam/oecd/en/about/programmes/co-operative-research-programme/oecd-crp-country-note-new-zealand.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Country file</a>]</li> <li>Norway                    <a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&amp;fs=1&amp;tf=1&amp;to=mss@forskningsradet.no" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dr. Maan Singh SIDHU</a>                          <a href="https://www.oecd.org/agriculture/crp/documents/oecd-crp-country-note-norway.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">[</a><a href="https://www.oecd.org/content/dam/oecd/en/about/programmes/co-operative-research-programme/oecd-crp-country-note-norway.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Country file]</a><a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&amp;fs=1&amp;tf=1&amp;to=sia@rcn.no" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><br /> </a></li> <li>Slovak Republic     <a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&amp;fs=1&amp;tf=1&amp;to=kristina.gendova@mzv.sk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dr. Kristína GENDOVÁ RUZSÍKOVÁ </a>    [<a href="https://www.oecd.org/content/dam/oecd/en/about/programmes/co-operative-research-programme/oecd-crp-country-note-slovak-republic.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Country file</a>]</li> <li>Spain                        <a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&amp;fs=1&amp;tf=1&amp;to=violeta.carrasco@inia.csic.es" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dr. Violeta CARRASCO</a></li> <li>Sweden                    <a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&amp;fs=1&amp;tf=1&amp;to=sara.graslund@slu.se" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dr. Sara GRÄSLUND</a>                               [<a href="https://www.oecd.org/content/dam/oecd/en/about/programmes/co-operative-research-programme/oecd-crp-country-note-sweden.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Country file</a>]</li> <li>Switzerland             <a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&amp;fs=1&amp;tf=1&amp;to=veronica.caggia@blw.admin.ch" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ms Veronica CAGGIA</a></li> <li>Türkiye                     <a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&amp;fs=1&amp;tf=1&amp;to=ozdemirfatih@tarimorman.gov.tr" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dr. Fatih ÖZDEMİR</a></li> <li>United Kingdom    <a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&amp;fs=1&amp;tf=1&amp;to=Alen.Biju@defra.gov.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mr. Alen BIJU</a>                                            [<a href="https://www.oecd.org/content/dam/oecd/en/about/programmes/co-operative-research-programme/oecd-crp-country-note-uk.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Country file</a>]</li> <li>United States          <a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&amp;fs=1&amp;tf=1&amp;to=marcella.witting@usda.gov" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ms. Marcella WITTING</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="two-column-container column-container--two-col-4-8"> <div id="two-column-container-977e25ee78" class="cmp-two-column-container column-container"> <div class="cmp-two-column-container__container column-container__container"> <div id="container-37677a1288" class="cmp-container"> <div class="title"> <div id="title-493709c241" class="cmp-title"> <h1 class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-start="1884" data-end="1916" data-section-id="1kmdkeu">How Applications Are Evaluated</h1> <p data-start="1918" data-end="2100">Applications are assessed against several selection criteria. Strong proposals should clearly demonstrate:</p> <ul data-start="2102" data-end="2528"> <li data-start="2102" data-end="2140" data-section-id="14cpgmz">Scientific excellence and innovation</li> <li data-start="2141" data-end="2181" data-section-id="aqacn1">Relevance to the OECD CRP Action Areas</li> <li data-start="2182" data-end="2226" data-section-id="dnx9cn">A feasible and well-designed research plan</li> <li data-start="2227" data-end="2295" data-section-id="12zidem">Long-term collaboration between the applicant and host institution</li> <li data-start="2296" data-end="2351" data-section-id="1wcp34m">Strong scientific achievements and publication record</li> <li data-start="2352" data-end="2382" data-section-id="1pikwbo">Multidisciplinary approaches</li> <li data-start="2383" data-end="2429" data-section-id="njrpca">Plans for dissemination of research findings</li> <li data-start="2430" data-end="2464" data-section-id="vfxqhc">Practical impact of the research</li> <li data-start="2465" data-end="2528" data-section-id="1agwyx1">Clear policy relevance for agriculture, forestry or fisheries</li> </ul> <p data-start="2530" data-end="2655"><strong data-start="2530" data-end="2617">New international collaborations are given preference over existing collaborations</strong></p> </div> <h1 class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-start="2662" data-end="2688" data-section-id="1bb5iuo">Application Requirements</h1> <p data-start="2690" data-end="2751">Applicants must submit:</p> <ul data-start="2753" data-end="2967"> <li data-start="2753" data-end="2788" data-section-id="1t81khy">Completed online application form</li> <li data-start="2789" data-end="2812" data-section-id="jiuvri">Curriculum Vitae (CV)</li> <li data-start="2813" data-end="2860" data-section-id="41rrp">List of publications from the past five years</li> <li data-start="2861" data-end="2913" data-section-id="m5wvu6">Signed invitation letter from the host institution</li> <li data-start="2914" data-end="2967" data-section-id="xuw8e1">Research proposal addressing all selection criteria</li> </ul> <p data-start="2969" data-end="3015">Applications must be submitted <strong data-start="3000" data-end="3014">in English</strong>.</p> </div> <h1 class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-start="3022" data-end="3043" data-section-id="1mopwbo">Fellowship Timeline</h1> <ul data-start="3045" data-end="3339"> <li data-start="3045" data-end="3092" data-section-id="annp8l"><strong data-start="3047" data-end="3070">Applications close:</strong> <strong data-start="3071" data-end="3092">10 September 2026</strong></li> <li data-start="3093" data-end="3133" data-section-id="1hr93es"><strong data-start="3095" data-end="3115">Award decisions:</strong> Mid-December 2026</li> <li data-start="3134" data-end="3187" data-section-id="1zqnzp"><strong data-start="3136" data-end="3171">Successful applicants notified:</strong> By January 2027</li> <li data-start="3188" data-end="3245" data-section-id="ltsk23"><strong data-start="3190" data-end="3223">Recommended fellowship start:</strong> From <strong data-start="3229" data-end="3245">1 March 2027</strong></li> <li data-start="3246" data-end="3339" data-section-id="x79kyt"><strong data-start="3248" data-end="3280">Latest fellowship departure:</strong> <strong data-start="3281" data-end="3301">15 December 2027</strong></li> </ul> <h1 class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-start="3346" data-end="3386" data-section-id="1cp3m0h">Responsibilities of Successful Fellows</h1> <p data-start="3388" data-end="3475">Recipients of the fellowship will be expected to:</p> <ul data-start="3477" data-end="3732"> <li data-start="3477" data-end="3518" data-section-id="dwt86p">Confirm arrival at the host institution</li> <li data-start="3519" data-end="3578" data-section-id="1l0b5b7">Complete an evaluation questionnaire after the fellowship</li> <li data-start="3579" data-end="3653" data-section-id="5h18uo">Submit a summary report within <strong data-start="3612" data-end="3626">two months</strong> of completing the research</li> <li data-start="3654" data-end="3732" data-section-id="1dqqep8">Acknowledge OECD CRP funding in any publications arising from the fellowship</li> </ul> <p data-start="3734" data-end="3875">Failure to submit the required final report may result in repayment of <strong data-start="3805" data-end="3836">10% of the fellowship award</strong>.</p> <div class="title"> <div id="title-493709c241" class="cmp-title"> <h2 class="cmp-title__text">Contact</h2> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="cmp-two-column-container__container column-container__container"> <div id="container-b438cc6fa0" class="cmp-container"> <div class="text"> <div id="text-03a30cc91d" class="cmp-text"> <p><b>For any question regarding a fellowship application, please contact the CRP Secretariat: <a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&amp;fs=1&amp;tf=1&amp;to=TAD.Prog@oecd.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TAD.Prog@oecd.org</a></b></p> </div> <p><strong>Source: </strong><a href="https://www.oecd.org/en/about/programmes/co-operative-research-programme/crp-applications-for-fellowships.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.oecd.org/en/about/programmes/co-operative-research-programme/crp-applications-for-fellowships.html</a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://opportunitiesforyouth.org/2026/07/11/oecd-crp-research-fellowships-2027-fully-funded-international-research-fellowships-for-agricultural-forestry-fisheries-scientists/">OECD Research Fellowships Research Fellowships 2027 | Fully Funded International Research Fellowships for Agricultural, Forestry &#038; Fisheries Scientists</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://opportunitiesforyouth.org">Opportunities for Youth</a>.</p>