Global Rice Science Scholarships (GRiSS)

                              Global Rice Science Scholarships (GRiSS), 2011

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.

Deadline: 20 April 2011
Eligibility requirements
Be outstanding scholars or students seeking a career in rice research
Be highly qualified scientists early in their career
Be involved in the field of rice science and related systems research
Possess adequate proficiency in English
Be able to complete university registration within a minimal time of scholarship being awarded
If already enrolled and applying for a Ph.D. sandwich degree program, the applicant must also have endorsement from his/her university supervisor to participate.
Potential applicants may seek co-funding for their research and study from different sources that may provide more flexibility in their choice of a university.

We provide a gender-sensitive environment and strongly encourage women applicants.


Application Procedure
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 preferredkey 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 designated institution or 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 http://grisp.irri.org/GlobalRiceScience-Scholarships 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.



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