Framed by Sustainable Transformation of Agricultural Systems through Innovation in Southeast Asia (SUSTAIN Southeast Asia), SEARCA's 12th Five-Year Development Plan charts a progressive path for agri-food system transformation.

Delivered through research, capacity building, and innovation—with a strong policy orientation—the Plan advances four key outcomes: increased farmers' incomes, improved food and nutrition security, enhanced climate resilience, and empowered stakeholders.

Together, these outcomes lay the groundwork for policy reforms and targeted investments that will drive resilient, inclusive, and innovation-led agriculture and rural development across Southeast Asia.

The SEARCA Student and Faculty Mobility Grant is now accepting applications for a limited number of slots for any Southeast Asian individuals interested in conducting research or taking courses for credit in selected Southeast Asian universities.

Application deadline: 9 January 2026
Travel must be completed by 30 June 2026

• Nominees must be outstanding experts in the academe whose achievements have made great impact towards agricultural innovation
• Nominees must be endorsed by the Head of the University

Deadline: 28 February 2026

Are you a citizen of a SEAMEO member country: Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, or Vietnam? This is your opportunity to pursue a Master's degree in Aquaculture or Fisheries through the AquASEAN Joint Scholarship Program co-funded with CIRAD, France.