CGIAR++ PhD Scholarship 2026: Call for Applications for 10 PhD Candidates at German Universities
The CGIAR++ PhD Scholarship 2026 offers qualified master's graduates an opportunity to pursue doctoral research at a German university under joint supervision. The programme supports 10 PhD candidates whose projects connect directly to ongoing CGIAR++ research activities.
Overview
The CGIAR++ PhD Scholarship 2026 invites qualified candidates to undertake doctoral research in agricultural sciences and related interdisciplinary fields at a German university. The programme supports 10 PhD candidates for the current call, utilizing a collaborative three-way "tridem" structure that connects the doctoral researcher, a senior CGIAR++ scientist, and a professor affiliated with a German university. Proposed doctoral projects must align with ongoing CGIAR++ research activities and be hosted by a CGIAR++ Center.
Eligibility
- Must hold an MSc degree in Agricultural Sciences or related disciplines such as biology, geography, sociology, veterinary medicine, marine biology, forestry, political sciences, law, or economics.
- Must have achieved an above-average final grade in their master's degree.
- Candidates with non-European degrees must provide a university ranking from the issuing institution.
- Must demonstrate English language proficiency through a TOEFL, IELTS, or other acceptable certificate.
- German nationality is not required; international applicants, partner-country nationals, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Benefits
Successful candidates receive the opportunity to pursue doctoral studies in Germany while maintaining an active research connection to a CGIAR++ Center and benefiting from joint international supervision.
How to Apply
Applicants must build their required "tridem" supervisory partnership and collaboratively develop their research proposal using official templates before submission. The application package requires a signed, one-page motivation letter, a signed and dated one-page tabular CV, academic transcripts, master's certificates, and proof of English proficiency. Additionally, supervisors and hosting centers must provide specialized documentation including a German university recommendation, a CGIAR++ supervisor commitment, and a hosting agreement, which must be submitted together as a single PDF.
Deadline
The application deadline is 30 November 2026.