OECD Scholarship is inviting research scientists to apply for the Co-operative Research Programme (CRP) Research Fellowships 2027, providing funding for international research projects in agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and sustainable food systems.
The fellowship supports researchers seeking to conduct collaborative research abroad while strengthening international scientific cooperation, innovation, and knowledge exchange across participating OECD member countries.
About the OECD Co-operative Research Programme (CRP)
The OECD Co-operative Research Programme (CRP) promotes international collaboration in research related to sustainable agricultural and food systems. Through its fellowship programme, the OECD enables researchers to undertake short-term research visits to institutions in another participating country, fostering scientific exchange and addressing global challenges in food security, climate resilience, biodiversity, and sustainable resource management.
The fellowship aims to accelerate innovation by connecting researchers with international experts and institutions working on shared priorities.
Fellowship Benefits
Successful applicants will receive funding to:
- Conduct research projects abroad for 6 to 26 weeks.
- Collaborate with internationally recognized research institutions.
- Expand professional networks across OECD member countries.
- Exchange scientific knowledge and research methodologies.
- Strengthen international research partnerships.
- Contribute to policy-relevant research supporting sustainable agriculture and food systems.
Research Areas
Applications are encouraged in research aligned with OECD priorities, including:
- Sustainable agriculture and food security
- Climate resilience in agriculture
- Carbon sequestration
- Forestry management
- Land restoration
- Biodiversity conservation
- Ecosystem services
- Soil health
- Water quality
- Air quality
- Sustainable livestock production
- Animal health and welfare
- Fisheries and aquaculture
- Agroecology
- Agricultural innovation
- Indigenous and traditional agricultural knowledge
- Agricultural productivity
- Sustainable food systems
Projects that support the work of the OECD Committee for Agriculture and related bodies are particularly encouraged.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be research scientists working in agriculture, forestry, fisheries, or closely related disciplines.
- Be residents of one of the countries participating in the OECD Co-operative Research Programme.
- Conduct their fellowship in another participating member country.
- Demonstrate the scientific merit and relevance of their proposed research project.
Eligibility should be confirmed using the country-specific participation guidelines.
Fellowship Duration
Research visits may last between:
- 6 weeks
- 26 weeks
The duration should be appropriate for the proposed research project.
Participating Countries
The OECD Co-operative Research Programme currently includes participating countries such as:
- Australia
- Austria
- Belgium
- Brazil
- Canada
- Chile
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Hungary
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Japan
- Korea
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Norway
- Slovak Republic
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- United Kingdom
- United States
Additional participation details are available through the OECD CRP guidelines.
Application Requirements
Applicants are generally required to prepare:
- Completed online fellowship application.
- Research proposal.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Invitation letter from the host institution.
- Supporting documentation as outlined in the application guidelines.
Applicants are encouraged to review the sample application materials provided by the OECD before submission.
Selection Criteria
Applications are assessed based on factors including:
- Scientific quality of the research proposal.
- Relevance to OECD research priorities.
- Expected contribution to international collaboration.
- Potential policy impact.
- Feasibility of the proposed research.
- Strength of the host institution partnership.
Application Timeline
The 2027 OECD CRP Research Fellowship call is currently open.
Application deadline: Thursday, 10 September 2026 (midnight Paris time).
Late applications are typically not considered.
Why Apply?
The OECD Research Fellowship offers scientists an opportunity to:
- Conduct internationally recognized research.
- Access leading research institutions.
- Build global collaborations.
- Enhance scientific expertise.
- Increase international research mobility.
- Contribute to solutions addressing global agricultural, environmental, and food system challenges.
How to Apply
Interested researchers should:
- Review the fellowship guidelines and eligibility requirements.
- Prepare all required supporting documents.
- Complete the online application form.
- Submit the application before the published deadline.
Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the programme guidelines, action areas, and sample application documents before applying.
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