Click to download flyerThe Southeast Asian (SEA) region has a number of promising researchers and scientists whose desire to contribute to the region's development through research and knowledge dissemination initiatives is hindered by lack of funds. This situation serves as a barrier to translating promising research and training into scientific outputs that could be applied to promote development.
To address this concern and in line with the Center's thrust of promoting, undertaking and coordinating research programs relevant to inclusive and sustainable agricultural and rural development of the region, SEARCA will dedicate funds to be known as the SEARCA Seed Fund for Research and Training (SFRT).
The SFRT is envisaged to provide chosen research and training project proposals with limited start-up funds intended to enhance chances of securing long-term support from donor agencies. A grant of up to $15,000 shall be awarded as seed fund for research/training.
The proponent should be a Southeast Asian national who is a graduate of at least a four-year degree course, with limited research/training start-up funds.
Priority in terms of number of slots will be given to the following:
Re-Applying Grantees: Previous grantees may re-apply provided that their last SFRT grant has not been within the preceding two years.
Subject Matter: The proposed project should be aligned with Inclusive and Sustainable Agricultural and Rural Development (ISARD), the overarching theme of SEARCA’s 10th Five Year Plan (FY 2014/2015 - 2018/2019), along at least one of the following elements:
Features: The proposed project should be all of the following:
Output: The proposed project should be able to generate:
All proposals and related documents should be submitted online (http://sfrt.searca.org). All applicants will fill out the system’s online submission form completely for their application to proceed and be submitted.
In the event that a problem is encountered in uploading the proposal, said proposal should be emailed to sfrt@searca.org.
Guidelines on proposal format and required documents can be downloaded here .
All applications should be received by SEARCA not later than 1 August of every year.
Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture
College, Los Baños, Laguna 4031 Philippines