SEARCA in the News

LOS BAÑOS, Philippines — The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) has been advocating for tougher policy support for direct-seeded rice (DSR) technology. With this, SEARCA, together with Bayer CropScience (BCS) Philippines and the Philippines Partnership for Sustainable Agriculture (PPSA) gathered earlier this month leaders from government, academe, industry and farming communities, highlighting DSR as a "crucial strategy for making the country's rice production more sustainable and resilient to climate change." According to SEARCA, the event marks a significant step toward mainstreaming DSR and strengthening multisector collaboration to address the complex challenges of food… Read more

INDBeasiswa.com – SEARCA MS/PhD Scholarship Program kembali dibuka untuk Tahun Akademik 2026 – 2027. Beasiswa SEARCA merupakan program beasiswa penuh (FULL Scholarship) yang ditawarkan bagi warga negara anggota SEAMEO (termasuk Indonesia) untuk menempuh perkuliahan jenjang Master atau PhD di bidang Pertanian atau yang terkait. Berikut informasi selengkapnya. Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) merupakan organisasi non-profit yang didirikan pada tahun 1966 oleh Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO). Hingga akhir Tahun Akademik 2024-2025, SEARCA telah memberikan total 1.991 beasiswa penuh MS/PhD dan beasiswa Penelitian PhD kepada warga negara anggota SEAMEO, yaitu: Brunei Darussalam… Read more

LOS BAÑOS, Philippines—The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) honored its Fiscal Year 2024-2025 graduating scholars in a testimonial ceremony. Held at the SEARCA Umali Auditorium and livestreamed via Zoom, the event celebrated the academic achievements of 39 full-degree scholars and 13 PhD research scholars hailing from various study posts across Southeast Asia, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, France, and the Netherlands. The ceremony highlighted the scholars' remarkable dedication, resilience, and excellence in their respective fields, all of which are aimed at advancing agricultural and rural development. Dr. Nur Azura binti Adam, SEARCA Deputy Director… Read more

Laguna, Pilipinas-Tumatanggap na ng mga aplikasyon para sa MS at PhD scholarship ngayong academic year 2026-2027 ang South East Asian Center for Graduate Studies and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA). Ang nasabing scholarship ay bukas sa mga nationals na miyembro ng mother agency ng SEARCA and SEAMEO o ang South East Asian Ministers of Education Organization kabilang ang Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor Leste at Vietnam. Layon nitong suportahan ang mga lider at propesyunal na nais mag aral ng advance studies sa agrikultura at related fields Naka disenyo ang scholarship na lumikha… Read more

Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) kembali membuka peluang beasiswa penuh untuk jenjang S2 (Master) dan S3 (PhD) Tahun Akademik 2026–2027. Program ini ditawarkan melalui skema SEARCA Graduate Scholarships yang ditujukan bagi warganegara ASEAN, salah satunya Indonesia. Beasiswa S2 dan S3 SEARCA fokus pada bidang pertanian. Sasaran utamanya adalah pegawai tetap maupun profesional di lembaga akademik, seperti dosen, peneliti, atau PNS instansi pemerintah yang memiliki komitmen untuk mengembangkan ilmu dan teknologi pertanian, melakukan riset strategis, serta berkontribusi pada peningkatan kesejahteraan petani dan ketahanan pangan di kawasan Asia Tenggara. Dengan cakupan yang memadai, penerima beasiswa… Read more

LOS BAÑOS, Laguna — The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) announced the recipients of its Regional Professorial Chair Grants for academic year 2025-2026. Recognized for their exceptional contributions to agricultural and rural development, SEARCA said five distinguished academicians will each receive a grant of $5,000. The SEARCA Regional Professorial Chair Grant underscores the center's commitment to fostering groundbreaking research and academic excellence across Southeast Asia, addressing critical challenges and advancing sustainable practices in the region's agricultural sector. One of the 2025-2026 SEARCA Regional Professorial Chair awardees is Professor Yeng Ming Lam from the… Read more

Applications are invited to apply for the SEARCA Scholarship Program 2026 in Southeast Asia. International students are welcome to apply for the Scholarship Programs. Applicants who want to pursue their Master Degree or PhD Degree Programs abroad are welcome to apply for this scholarship. This is more than just another scholarship; it's an opportunity to become a future-ready agricultural specialist who can help address real-world issues in the region. If you ever wanted to acquire a fully supported Master's or PhD while also making a significant difference in the lives of farmers, food security, and climate-smart agriculture in Southeast Asia… Read more

LOS BAÑOS, Laguna – The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) is now accepting applications for its full master’s and PhD scholarships for Academic Year 2026–2027. The scholarship program is open to nationals of SEAMEO (Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization) member countries, including Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam. This initiative supports aspiring leaders and professionals pursuing advanced studies in agriculture and related fields. The scholarship aims to cultivate the next generation of experts who will lead agricultural innovation and sustainable development across Southeast… Read more

As Asia's agri-food systems undergo rapid transformation, researchers and experts from countries across the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) countries met in a two-day Policy Roundtable and Inception Workshop in Jakarta to discuss shared challenges and new opportunities for sustainable and inclusive agricultural development, says a press release. The event that took place on 4-5 August in the Indonesian capital, was jointly organised by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical… Read more

Jakarta, Indonesia – Nagsama-sama ngayong linggo sa mula sa mga bansang kasapi ng Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) at Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) upang talakayin ang mga hamon at oportunidad sa pagpapaunlad ng agrikultura na mas inklusibo, matatag sa klima, at konektado sa pamilihan ng rehiyon. Idinaos noong 4–5 Agosto ang Policy Roundtable at Inception Workshop na pinangunahan ng International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), BIMSTEC, Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA), at Network of Policy Advisors and Analysts (NePAA)… Read more