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2026 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS OPEN
APPLICATIONS FOR 2026 SCHOLARSHIPS ARE OPEN!
Apply here for a 2026 Nuffield International Scholarship: APPLY NOW
- To be awarded a 2026 scholarship, an application/interview process is held in 2025 and the scholarship commences in 2026.
- Each scholarship bursary is valued at US $25,000
TO BE ELIGIBLE, YOU MUST BE:
- An individual who makes a living from agriculture, either as a primary producer or working in the industry.
- Typically between 25 and 45 years of age, but exceptional candidates outside that age range will be considered.
- Seeking to develop capacity and experience through travel and exploration.
- A citizen or permanent resident of one of these countries: Argentina, Chile, Germany, Japan or Romania.
APPLICATION DATES FOR 2026 SCHOLARSHIPS:
- 1 August 2025: Applications open
- 31 October 2025: Applications close
- November 2025: Scholarship interviews, either face-to-face or via video link
- 10 December 2025: 2026 Scholars announced
All Scholars will begin their scholarship in 2026.
SCHOLARSHIP OVERVIEW:
Successful candidates must:
- Speak fluent English.
- Review and sign a contract outlining the obligations of both parties.
- Participate in pre-travel activities with scholars/management (webinars/virtual meetings).
- Identify an industry mentor and commit to submitting quarterly reports sharing insight on progress, activities, and travel throughout the scholarship.
- Attend the Nuffield International Contemporary Scholars Conference (CSC).
- Participate in a 5-week Global Focus Program (GFP) travel experience.
- Complete a minimum of 7-weeks of self-organised travel focusing on the personal research topic. Up to two weeks can include research in your home country, subject to approval of a proposed itinerary. A spouse/partner is able to travel with you at their own cost.
- Submit a 10,000-word culminating report, outlining your study topic, travels, research, and findings.
- Present your scholarship outcomes and report findings at a key industry meeting in your home country.
AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS IN 2026 INCLUDED:
1.PSP Investments Scholarship:For farmers and agribusiness professionals from Chile and Argentina. Topics of interest for this scholarship is carbon sequestration, carbon neutrality, yield sustainability and input reduction.
2. Nuveen + Al Dahra Scholarship: For Romanian farmers and agribusiness professionals with interest in sustainable water management. SEE RESEARCH IDEAS BELOW
3. Climate AI Scholarship:
4. Poland Top Farms Group + Nuveen Scholarship: For Polish farmers and agribusiness professionals, supported by Top Farms Group and Nuveen.
5. Germany Scholarship: For German farmers and agribusiness professionals, supported by a coalition of German companies.
6. Japan Consortium of Investors: For Japanese farmers and agribusiness professionals.
7. Japan Consortium of Investors: For Japanese farmers and agribusiness professionals.
RESEARCH IDEAS:
Sustainable Water Management
- Benefits and constraints associated with on-farm recharge
- Water savings associatedwith regenerativefarming practices; cover cropping, composting, mulch, biochar, zero till ect
- Alternative watersources
- Soil health and water use efficiency
- Managing the conflict between water use and theenvironment
- Surplus water capture, collection and utilisation
- Embrace full research planning such as "Waterplan" to understand all available water availabilityand sustainability for existing and future holdings
Structural Developments and Innovation
- Development of water markets and trading instruments
- Alternative land use opportunities in water constrained areas
- Drought mitigation strategies employed around the world
- Policy evolution and implementation
- Infrastructure developments needs to maintain, manage and conserve irrigation water
- Cloud seeding
Ag Tech Solutions to Improve Water Efficiency
- Benefits of water scheduling and monitoring systems
- Micro irrigation systems
- Genetic advances
- Drought resistant rootstocks for permanent plantings
- Variable water application and soil analysis
- Agricultural practices to increase rooting depth
APPLICATIONS PACKAGE MUST INCLUDE:
- A completed and submitted online application form.
- A current CV, in English.
- A high-resolution photo (at least 1MB).
- A video (in English) up to 90 seconds in length introducing yourself, your work and interest in being a Nuffield Scholar. Please record it in your work environment if possible. Use horizontal view and record it in a well-lit spot, free of background noise. Due to file size challenges we welcome links to your video submission.
Contact: enquiries@nuffield.com.au
