Deadline: January 11, 2026

Applications are open for the Climate, Food and Farming, Global Research Alliance Development Scholarships (CLIFF-GRADS) Programme 2026. The CLIFF-GRADS Programme is a joint initiative of the Global Research Alliance on Agricultural Greenhouse Gases (GRA), the Global Methane Hub, and CGIAR Climate Action Program. CLIFF-GRADS builds capability in early-career scientists from developing countries to conduct applied research in agriculture greenhouse gas emissions quantification and mitigation.

Successful applicants to the CLIFF-GRADS programme will go on short term (4-6 month) research stays at a host institution and will:


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  • Gain experience in the measurement, modelling and mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions, or carbon storage in agricultural systems relevant to developing countries;
  • Build networks and experience other cultures; and
  • Gain access to equipment and methodologies used by other institutions.

Benefits

  • Grants of $14,000 USD will be awarded to PhD students from developing countries for research stays that will be started before the end of 2026.

Eligibility

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They invite PhD students who meet the following criteria to apply:

  • From developing countries;
  • Undertaking their PhD in a University in a developing country; and
  • Who have not previously been awarded a CLIFF-GRADS grant.

Application

Applicants must complete the CLIFF-GRADS Round 7 online application form and submit the following necessary documentation merged into a single PDF file. Applications must be in English and applications that are in any other language will not be accepted.

  • 1 page motivation letter (described below)
  • 1-page academic curriculum vitae (CV / Resume) that includes your contact details
  • Letter of support from your PhD supervisor at your current university

Click here to apply


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For more information, visit CLIFF-GRADS.

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