TAAF MSc / Masters Award Grant

TAAF MSc / Masters Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Tropical Agriculture Association
Amount: Up to £3,000
Last Updated: February 26, 2026

Summary

The Tropical Agriculture Award Fund (TAAF) invites MSc students in natural resource subjects from selected UK universities to apply for awards up to £2,000 for overseas studies lasting at least 8 weeks. The TAAF aims to enhance understanding of rural development while benefiting local communities and fostering careers in development. This opportunity is available to UK citizens or long-term residents under 30 with a relevant first degree and a commitment to international development.

Overview

The Tropical Agriculture Award Fund (TAAF) is now inviting applications from TAAI members who are MSc students in natural resource subjects in selected universities, for awards of up to  £3.000 to enable them to undertake overseas studies and assignments (minimum duration 8 weeks) relevant to their on-going studies. The purpose of the TAAF is to assist young British nationals or long term UK residents to gain experience and understanding of overseas rural development with a view to: Bringing benefits to the local community and recipient country.Opening possible paths to a career in development.Contributing to knowledge and understanding in the UK of development issues.Contributing to links between UK institutions and developing countries. University Departments which offer MSc courses in natural resources-related subjects relevant to overseas development are being invited to put forward suitable candidates for these awards. A maximum of three applicants, shortlisted by department heads, will be considered from each university.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants for TAAF MSc awards are normally required to:be a UK citizens or long term residents of the UKhold a first degree in a natural resources-related disciplinehave a serious interest in international developmentbe under 30 years of age.University Departments which offer MSc courses in natural resources-related subjects relevant to overseas development are being invited to put forward suitable candidates for these awards.A maximum of five applicants, shortlisted by department heads, will be considered from each university.Endorsement of applicants by the Head of Department is an essential requirement  and confirmation by the overseas host institution of willingness to receive the student are essential requirements.Eligible universities: Bangor, University of WalesRoyal Agricultural College, CirencesterUniversity of East AngliaUniversity of EdinburghUniversity of GlasgowImperial College, LondonUniversity of ManchesterNewcastle UniversityUniversity of OxfordUniversity of ReadingUniversity of SheffieldUniversity of SussexSchool of Oriental and African Studies, LondonUniversity College LondonUniversity of CambridgeOther universities which offer relevant courses may also submit applicationThe offer of a two month TAAF award does not exclude awardees from putting in future applications for a six-month award.