PhD Research Scholarship, SEARCA, 2026

PhD Research Scholarship at SEARCA 2026

This scholarship provides partial funding of USD 4,500 plus travel allowances for Southeast Asian nationals conducting PhD research in agriculture-related fields. The award supports dissertation work aligned with SEARCA’s priority research areas and is tenable for up to three years.

Key Details

• Deadline: 28 February 2026
• Eligibility: Open to Southeast Asian nationals enrolled in PhD programs at UC member universities or recognized institutions
• Application: Submit through the official SEARCA PhD Research Scholarship application form

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must be Southeast Asian nationals who are either:

• Enrolled in PhD programs at member universities of the Southeast Asian University Consortium for Graduate Education in Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC)
• Regular staff members of government agencies or non-profit development institutions pursuing PhD studies at agricultural universities outside the UC

Required Application Documents

Successful candidates must provide:

• Letter of application addressed to the SEARCA Director
• Official employer endorsement (if applicable)
• Recommendation letter from the university Dean
• Approved dissertation research proposal
• Budgetary plan certified by advisor and Dean
• Academic transcripts certified by Graduate School
• Declaration of no other research grants received
• Research timetable with expected defense date (within 1 year)

Benefits and Support

Selected scholars receive:

• USD 4,500 research grant
• Opportunity for up to two months of optional internship at SEARCA
• Funding aligned with SEARCA’s mission to advance agricultural research in Southeast Asia

For official application details and submission guidelines, visit the SEARCA Research Scholarship page.