FAO World Food Forum Young Scientists Group Global Call 2027/2029

FAO World Food Forum Young Scientists Group 2027/2029 Global Call

Brief Description

The FAO World Food Forum Young Scientists Group (YSG) is currently accepting applications for its 2027/2029 cohort. Launched by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) World Food Forum (WFF) Youth Initiative, this prestigious global platform brings together talented young researchers to provide vital scientific evidence and technical knowledge for agrifood systems transformation. If you’re a passionate graduate student or early-career researcher looking to shape global agricultural policy, this two-year appointment offers you a unique chance to collaborate with international experts, contribute to biennial technical reports, and drive meaningful change across the FAO Four Betters, better production, better nutrition, better environment, and better life.

Name of Host Institution

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) World Food Forum (WFF)

Requirements/Eligibility Criteria

Must have graduated or be enrolled in a graduate degree programme at the time of application
Must be between 18 and 35 years of age as of 31 December 2028
Must be a national of an FAO Member State
Must be specialized in a field relevant to the mission and work of the FAO
Must demonstrate proficiency in spoken and written English
Must be able to dedicate approximately 20 hours per month to the role
Must demonstrate the ability to work effectively in an international, multicultural environment
Must not be immediate family members of FAO employees or currently employed by the FAO

Key Responsibilities

Provide technical and scientific inputs to support the work of the WFF and contribute research perspectives to relevant FAO and partner initiatives
Contribute to technical discussions and consultations with the WFF Youth Assembly and Youth Policy Board
Develop a biennial evidence-based report on a technical issue relevant to youth and agrifood systems transformation
Undertake research and evidence synthesis, including literature reviews and short research outputs
Support knowledge exchange and outreach around the findings of the report and other YSG outputs

Selection Process

The multi-stage selection process is designed to identify top global talent through three distinct rounds:

Round 1: The WFF Youth Initiative team reviews applications and scores candidates based on eligibility and experience.
Round 2: A selection committee of FAO experts assesses applications to create a shortlist, requiring candidates to submit a letter of recommendation and a two-minute video.
Round 3: Top candidates are invited to interviews, with final selections determined by interview performance and overall ranking.

Deadline

Applications close on 29 January 2027 at 23:59 CET (Rome time).

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Q: What is the primary time commitment required for the FAO Young Scientists Group?

Q: Who is eligible to apply in terms of age limits?

Applicants must be between 18 and 35 years of age as of 31 December 2028.

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Shortlisted candidates in Round 2 are asked to submit a letter of recommendation and a two-minute video explaining how they would contribute to the YSG.