CLIFF-GRADS Fellowships 2026

The Climate, Food and Farming, Global Research Alliance Development Scholarships (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. This program builds capability in early-career scientists from developing countries to conduct applied research in agricultural greenhouse gas emissions quantification and mitigation.

📚 About the Fellowship

• Sponsor Organisation: Global Research Alliance on Agricultural Greenhouse Gases (GRA)

🎁 Benefits of the Fellowship

• Specialized Training: Short-term (4–6 months) scientific training in cutting-edge methods for measuring, modelling, and mitigating agricultural greenhouse gas emissions.
• Research Opportunities: Hands-on experience with projects directly relevant to climate change, agriculture, and food security in developing countries.
• Career Development: Builds scientific capability and strengthens career prospects for early-career researchers.
• Global Networking: Preference for placements outside the student’s home country encourages building international collaborations and professional connections.
• Contribution to Climate Solutions: Fellows contribute to global efforts in reducing emissions and improving carbon storage in agricultural systems.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must:
  • Be citizens of developing countries.
  • Be undertaking their PhD in a university based in a developing country.
  • Not have previously been awarded a CLIFF-GRADS grant.
• Preference will be given to students applying for opportunities outside their home country/country of study to encourage the building of global networks and connections.

📅 Application Date and Process

• Deadline: 11 January 2026
• Required Documents (merged into one PDF):
  • 1-page motivation letter.
  • 1-page CV/resume with contact details.
  • Letter of support from PhD supervisor.
• Applications must be submitted in English.

🔗 Application Portal

For more details and to apply, visit the Global Research Alliance CLIFF-GRADS Fellowships page.

📌 Application Deadline

11 January 2026

• Specialized Training: Short-term (4–6 months) scientific training in cutting-edge methods for measuring, modelling, and mitigating agricultural greenhouse gas emissions.
• Research Opportunities: Hands-on experience with projects directly relevant to climate change, agriculture, and food security in developing countries.
• Career Development: Builds scientific capability and strengthens career prospects for early-career researchers.
• Global Networking: Preference for placements outside the student’s home country encourages building international collaborations and professional connections.
• Contribution to Climate Solutions: Fellows contribute to global efforts in reducing emissions and improving carbon storage in agricultural systems.