Swiss Forum for International Agricultural Research (SFIAR) Award 2022

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In Switzerland, the Swiss Forum for International Agricultural Research (SFIAR) Award is accepting submissions for the year 2022.

SFIAR (Swiss Forum for International Agricultural Research) is an informal multi-stakeholder organization made up of Swiss institutions and private persons. Without a doubt, they are those who are interested in agricultural development research (ARD).

As a result, it’s no surprise that members come from academic institutes, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), the commercial sector, farmers’ organizations, and government agencies. Individuals, of course, are also members. It’s worth noting that SFIAR’s goals and objectives are:

In Switzerland, information is shared across ARD stakeholders.

Increasing Swiss ARD’s visibility

At the policy level, acting as an advocate

Participating in international efforts as a national partner

Collaboration among Swiss ARD actors is encouraged.

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Worth of Award

The following items are not eligible for the SFIAR Award 2022:

The best PostDoc/Team project will receive a reward of CHF 10,000, while the finest Master’s thesis will receive a prize of CHF 1,000.

Requirements for the SFIAR Award | Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for the SFIAR Award means that the research:

is within the scope of the theme
has been accomplished within the last three years, or is still underway with recent accomplishments/milestones (For the Master’s Thesis Award, the master’s thesis must have been submitted within the last 18 months).
has been carried out in a Swiss institution or in close collaboration with one.
Furthermore, it implies that the research involves developing-country partners (institutions and/or persons) who shared at least one of the following characteristics:

a) Partnership, farm-level outreach, output, and effect

b) creation of new products (or steps thereof).

c) a tool or device that may be used in a specific location

How to Apply for the SFIAR Award

In reality, candidates must complete the accompanying application form and provide a study brief (maximum 2 pages including illustrations). They must also give the English, French, or German versions of the other papers requested on the form.

Please keep in mind that applications that do not match the official standards will be rejected.

Deadline for submission: July 15, 2022.

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