The Co-operative Research Programme’s call for applications for funding research fellowship grants in 2027 is now OPEN.
The deadline to apply is Thursday 10 September 2026, midnight, Paris time.
General information
> Applicants must be residents in one of the countries participating in our Programme. Please consult the files for general information on the country’s research institutes and universities.
Please note that:
- Türkiye is a member until 24 December 2026 and will not participate in the call for applications for events and fellowships to be funded in 2027.
- Brazil is a member of the CRP as of 1 July 2026, so Brazil is eligible to the call for applications for fellowships to be funded in 2027.
- Ukraine is on ACCESSION STAGE. Should you want to have speakers from this country, please contact TAD.PROG@oecd.org to be updated on its status.
> Please consult the Event Guidelines and Conditions, Selection Criteria and the CRP Action Areas in the documents below.
> Applications relevant to the work of the OECD Committee for Agriculture and other bodies are particularly welcome:
• Sustainable and resilient productivity growth and food security and nutrition
• Climate risks, reducing emissions from agriculture and food systems, carbon sequestration in agriculture, forestry and land use
• Halting and reversing forest loss and land degradation
• Reducing the negative environmental impacts of livestock production and practices harmful to animal health and welfare, investigating the positive contribution livestock can make to soil quality and management, biodiversity and livelihoods
• Biodiversity, enhancing ecosystem services
• Improving soil health and water and air quality, including through agro-ecological and other innovative, context specific approaches
• Innovations in the transfer and development of agricultural knowledge, including Indigenous and traditional knowledge
• Fisheries and aquaculture productivity, sustainability and resilience
> Previous research fellowships are available for review. Testimonials from past fellows and their hosts can also be reviewed on the CRP home page (scroll down to the dedicated section).
Eligibility Requirements
Beyond being a researcher in agriculture, forestry or fisheries, applicants should also note that they must:
- Be employed at an institution located in a participating CRP country.
- Undertake the fellowship in another participating CRP country.
- Normally have at least four years of postdoctoral experience. The programme is not intended for PhD students, although exceptional applicants without a PhD but with equivalent expertise and a strong publication record may be considered.
- Have employer approval before submitting the application.
- Have continued employment (or ongoing scientific affiliation) after the fellowship ends.
- Previous CRP fellows may only apply again five years after receiving their first fellowship.
What Does the Fellowship Cover?
The OECD CRP Fellowship provides a travel lump-sum allowance consisting of three components:
- Return economy-class travel between the fellow’s home institution and host institution
- Weekly subsistence allowance of €600–€650 per week (depending on the cost of living in the host country)
- A €165 terminal allowance to help cover transport costs at the beginning and end of the fellowship
What is Not Covered?
Applicants should budget separately for:
- Medical and travel insurance
- Visa and passport costs
- Laboratory or bench fees
- Daily commuting costs (covered within the subsistence allowance)
- Travel or expenses for accompanying family members
- Taxes and bank charges where applicable
To apply for a research fellowship award
1. please consult the following documents:
- Guidelines and Conditions for CRP Research Fellowship Awards
- Selection Criteria for CRP Fellowship Awards
- Action Areas of the Co-operative Research Programme
- Sample fellowship applications: Example 1; Example 2
- Sample CV
- Sample invitation letter
- PDF Fellowship Application form
2. complete the following document:
