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Adjunct Fellows Program

Contents

  1. Rationale and Objective
  2. Appointment and Entitlements
  3. Accountabilities and Expected Output
  4. Guidelines for Invitation and Appointment
    1. Application Form

Rationale and Objective

The SEARCA Adjunct Fellows (SAF) Program provides research opportunities aligned with SEARCA's priority thrusts in agriculture and rural development to faculty, staff, and researchers from the SEARCA-established University Consortium for Graduate Education in Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC) and other SEAMEO organizations. This program aims to strengthen relationships, advance sustainable transformation of agricultural systems through innovation, and enhance the productivity of participating institutions through publication opportunities.

Appointment and Entitlements

Adjunct Fellows are not regular SEARCA employees and may join the SAF program by invitation only. Appointments are for one year and may be renewed upon agreement among the Fellow, their home institution, and SEARCA.

They will be provided with:

  • Workspace and access to office facilities and equipment;
  • Pre-approved funding for communication, supplies, travel, and related expenses, depending on the activity; and
  • Other support as mutually agreed by all parties.

Accountabilities and Expected Output

Adjunct Fellows are expected to:

  • Implement approved activities in coordination with the host SEARCA department.
  • Submit regular progress reports.
  • Produce publishable material acknowledging their home institution, SEARCA, and other relevant partners. SEARCA reserves the first right to publish the material, either solely or in partnership with other institutions/scholarly presses.

Guidelines for Invitation and Appointment

A candidate's suitability is assessed using the following criteria:

  1. The candidate must:
    • Demonstrate strong research capacity aligned with SEARCA’s priority thrusts to increase farmers' income; improve food security and nutrition; increase climate resilience of agricultural systems; and empower farmers, farmer groups, agricultural stakeholders and their institutions;
    • Show high potential in their field of expertise;
    • Preferably have earned a doctorate within the past five years; and
    • Have clearance from their home institution to participate in the SAF Program.
  2. Proposed activities must:
    • Align with SEARCA's development agenda and programs; and
    • Have strong potential to attract external funding for sustainability.

To request an invitation, email a letter of interest addressed to the Center Director, along with your curriculum vitae (CV) and completed application form, to .

The Center Director
SEARCA
College, Los Baños
4031 Laguna, Philippines

Application Form