DAAD SEARCA Scholarship Program · Scholarship Explore

The DAAD SEARCA scholarship is currently accepting applications for the academic year 2024. The scholarship is offered through a partnership between SEARCA and DAAD for Masters and PhD degrees in agriculture. The scholarship is for the students of Cambodia, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam.

Scholarships are offered for development related programs to foster sustainable development. For those who are looking for a career in teaching and research in their home region or home country. Moreover, the scholarship helps in professional development, strengthening education, research, and regional networking of institutions.

Benefits of the Scholarship Program

The scholarship covers;

Tuition fee
Study and research allowance (Printing)
Stipend (Food, lodging, incidental)
Travel allowance
Insurance

There is also opportunity to apply for research grant in germany for 2, 6 months and applicants can apply for that at the time of application and it covers;

Living cost
health/incidental /personal liability insurance
Travel allowance

Eligibility Criteria for DAAD SEARCA Scholarship

Must be citizen of Indonesia, Lao PDR, Cambodia, Myanmar, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines and Timor Leste
Public University staff or teacher/research staff recruitment from public sector
Maximum 35 years for Master’s degree and 40 years of age for PhD
Last year university degree must not be more than six years

Research thesis must focus on SEARCA’s theme and follow priority areas including;

Agri-Business Models for Increased Productivity and Income
Sustainable Farming Systems and Natural Resource Management
Food and Nutrition Security
Transformational Leadership for Agricultural and Rural Development (ARD)
Gender and Youth Engagement in ARD
Enhanced ARD towards Climate Resilience
EcoHealth/One Health Applications to ARD

English Proficiency Certificate

TOEFL iBT (80)
IELTS (6.0)

Documents required for the program

If you are looking forward to apply for MS or PhD program, you must have the following documents ready;

Application form (filled in English Language)
Curriculum Vitae
Publications (if any)
One recommendation letter for MS, and Two for PhD programs
Proof of application to University
Diploma/certificate copies
Transcript of records
Letter of Motivation ( 1-2 pages for MS, 1-3 for PhD)
Copy of National Identification or Passport
Timetable for research based MS/PhD program / course based M/S/PhD schedule for semester or term
Brief Description of Research focused on priority areas mentioned above
Medical Certificate
Employment Letter
English Proficiency Certificate

Additional documents for PhD candidates

Following additional documents for PhD applicants;

Acceptance Letter from Supervisor for research
PhD proposal (8-10 pages) concept note will not be accepted
Abstract of the proposal at least one page

How to apply for the program

Those who are willing to apply for the program can’t use the SEARCH application portal and DAAD portal. Application through SEARCH portal are allowed till 12th January, 2024, Meanwhile, Application through DAAD are upto 31st January, 2024. Create an account, fill all information needed, upload your documents and click submit.