How much funding does TAAF MSc / Masters Award Grant provide?

TAAF MSc / Masters Award Grant provides Up to £3,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for TAAF MSc / Masters Award Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

TAAF MSc / Masters Award Grant

Tropical Agriculture Association

Foundation Agriculture Grants Grants for Education

Funding Amount

Up to £3,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

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.
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 Wales.
Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester.
University of East Anglia.
University of Edinburgh.
University of Glasgow.
Imperial College, London.

Geography

Applicants for TAAF MSc awards are normally required to:be a UK citizens or long term residents of the

Other requirements

UKhold a first degree in a natural resources-related disciplinehave a serious interest in
international developmentbe under 30 years of age.
A maximum of five applicants, shortlisted by department heads, will be considered from each university.
Other universities which offer relevant courses may also submit application.

Overview

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.

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

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.