World Food Forum (WFF) Young Scientists Group 2027-2029 – YOA

Deadline: January 29, 2027

Applications are open for the World Food Forum (WFF) Young Scientists Group 2027-2029. The Young Scientists Group (YSG) was launched in 2022 as the primary physique offering scientific proof and technical information to the varied actions of the WFF Youth Initiative, together with, however not restricted to, the Youth Assembly, Youth Innovation Lab and Youth Education Programme. This assist culminates within the publication of a biennial report on particular technical problems with explicit concern to youth associated to agrifood programs transformation.

Working underneath two-12 months cohorts, the working composition of the YSG aligns with the FAO Four Betters – higher manufacturing, higher vitamin, higher atmosphere and higher life – and, by means of that, observe particular Programme Priority Areas (PPA) to direct their work.

Leveraging FAO areas of experience and interesting with companions and related educational networks, the YSG performs a essential function in offering the WFF with the mandatory science-based mostly route and permits for formal scientific opinions associated to paperwork, statements or motion-oriented proposals generated by the collaborating youth.

Eligibility

• Applicants should be between 18 and 35 years of age as of 31 December 2028;
• Must have graduated or be enrolled in a graduate diploma programme (grasp’s or PhD) by the point of application;
• Have demonstrated proficiency in spoken and written English;
• Must be capable of dedicate as much as 20 hours monthly; and
• Cannot be FAO staff or instant household of FAO staff.

Application

Applicants are required to submit an up to date CV (ought to spotlight main work or analysis/innovation initiatives carried out or contributions made, record of scientific publications and merchandise, record of shows at conferences and seminars, smooth expertise, further volunteer {and professional} experiences and/or any earlier worldwide experiences).

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For extra data, go to WFF Young Scientists Group.