OECD CRP Research Fellowship

Applications are invited from research scientists working in agriculture, forestry, or fisheries who wish to conduct research projects abroad in another member country of the Co-operative Research Programme (CRP). The fellowship duration ranges from 6 to 26 weeks. The aim of the Research Fellowships is to strengthen the international exchange of ideas and increase mobility and cooperation among scientists in these fields.

📖 About OECD CRP Research Fellowship

The CRP operates in a multidisciplinary environment to address the demands of stakeholders in the fields of food, agriculture, forestry, and fisheries. The programme recognizes the globalized nature of food production systems and their interconnections.

Opportunity Details:

• Date Published: August 15, 2025
• Application Deadline: September 10, 2025
• Category: Fellowship, Postdoctoral
• Sponsor Organisation: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)

🎁 Benefits of OECD CRP Research Fellowship

The Fellowship award consists of three components collectively referred to as the travel lump sum allowance. The total allowance depends on the distance from the Fellow's laboratory to the host institution and the number of weeks of the fellowship.

Fellowship Benefits:

• Travel Costs: Calculated based on a return economy class air ticket. Covers one return trip to and from the host laboratory and the place of domicile.
• Weekly Subsistence Allowance:
  • 600 EUR or 650 EUR per week (depending on the cost of living in the host country).
  • Covers normal living expenses (accommodation, food, etc.) and incidentals (daily travel to and from work).
• Terminal Charges: A lump sum allowance of 165 EUR.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

1. Institution Location:

   • Applicants must work in an institution located in a country participating in the OECD Co-operative Research Programme (CRP).
   • The collaborating host institution must be located in another participating country.

2. Postdoctoral Training:

   • Applicants should have 4 years of postdoctoral training.
   • The programme is not targeted at PhD students. Exceptional cases may be considered for applicants without a PhD but with equivalent expertise and extensive publications.

3. Employment Contract:

   • Applicants must have a contract with their current employer ensuring continued employment after the fellowship.
   • If the contract is less than 3 years, the institution must certify ongoing scientific affiliation with the host laboratory after the fellowship ends.

4. Employer Agreement:

   • Applicants must have their employer's agreement to apply and take up the fellowship if successful.

5. Previous Fellowship Recipients:

   • Candidates who have previously received a CRP fellowship may apply for a second award, but only 5 years after their first fellowship.

Participating Countries:

• Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye, United Kingdom, United States.

📅 Application Date and Process

• Application Deadline: September 10, 2025
• Applications must be submitted by the deadline. Confirmation of submission is automatically sent by the system.

How to Apply:

• Visit the OECD CRP Research Fellowship Application Portal for details.
• Apply directly via the application form.

For further details, visit the official OECD CRP Research Fellowship page. Ensure all eligibility criteria are met before applying. Good luck! 🌟

• Travel costs (calculated based on a return economy class air ticket. Note that the travel allowance is calculated to cover a one return trip to and from the host laboratory and the place of domicile.
• Weekly Subsistence Allowance: currently 600 EUR or 650 EUR per week (depending on the cost of living of the host country). This subsistence allowance is to cover all normal living expenses (accommodation, food, etc.) and incidentals (daily travel to and from work etc.)
• Terminal charges: A lump sum allowance of 165 EUR