[hepr-vn] The Pioneer–Generation Challenge Programme Fellowships

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The Pioneer–Generation Challenge Programme Fellowships

Organisation: CGIAR Generation Challenge Programme (GCP)
Closing Date: 30 November 2008

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The Pioneer–Generation Challenge Programme (GCP) Fellowship programme  promotes 
graduate education and is designed to contribute to agricultural research and 
education by supporting PhD studies in plant breeding and genetics. The 
programme targets top performers who will advance plant science, with emphasis 
on international agriculture. The fellowship is financially supported by Pioneer 
Hi-Bred International, Inc,  and implemented by GCP's Subprogramme 5 
(Capacity-building and enabling delivery).

Experience Required
Eligibility and selection criteria
Proven academic excellence in disciplines related to plant breeding.
Demonstrated interest in improving agriculture in developing countries.
Candidates who desire to remain in, or return to, their country of origin and 
contribute to agricultural development. Priority to candidates from developing 
countries that lack a strong agronomic education base.

Proposed study programme/area: priority to GCP crops that are also of interest 
to Pioneer.

Candidates must already have been accepted for a PhD programme at a recognised 
plant breeding institution.

Application Procedure

Applications to be submitted online through the link at 
http://www.generationcp.org/latestnews.php?i=1357

Contact Details

Generation Challenge Programme (GCP) of the Consultative Group on International 
Agricultural Research, c/o CIMMYT, Km 45 Carretera Mexico-Vera Cruz, El Batan, 
Texcoco, CP 56130, Edo doe Mexico, Mexico