Grant opportunity
Nuffield International Farming Scholarships 2027
A global agricultural leadership scholarship enabling farmers and primary producers to spend 14 weeks over two years investigating an industry issue through international travel and professional exchange.
- Funder
- Nuffield International Farming Scholars
- Applications close 31 October 2026; country-specific arrangements may apply
- Applications close 31 October 2026; country-specific arrangements may apply: Oct 31, 2026
- Award
- International agricultural leadership programme with supported travel and study arrangements determined by the relevant Nuffield country organisation
- Applicant
- Farmers and primary producers who are citizens or permanent residents of participating Nuffield countries and demonstrate leadership potential, curiosity and commitment to improving their industry.
- Discipline
- Agriculture, Food Systems and Rural Development
- Region
- Global / eligible participating countries
- Posted
- Aug 14, 2026
Call summary
Overview
Nuffield Scholars research an issue that matters to their agricultural sector, meet producers, researchers, businesses and policymakers around the world, and share their findings with industry and community audiences.
Who can apply
The international route welcomes citizens and permanent residents of Poland, Germany, Romania, Chile, Japan, Taiwan, Zambia and Malawi. Applicants in other established Nuffield countries apply through their national organisation. A university degree is not required.
What it supports
- Contemporary Scholars Conference in Victoria Falls in February 2027
- Five-week Global Focus Program across several countries
- Seven weeks of individual study on the scholar's chosen agricultural topic
Funding and duration
- Scholarship support for the international travel and study programme
- Exact benefits and applicant contributions vary by participating country organisation
Applications close 31 October 2026; country-specific arrangements may apply
Applications close 31 October 2026; country-specific arrangements may apply: Oct 31, 2026
How to apply
Open the official Nuffield International announcement, follow the application route for your country and confirm country-specific eligibility, funding and submission requirements.
Call details
Source-based overview
Applications are open from 13 July to 31 October 2026. The 2027 cohort begins with the Contemporary Scholars Conference in Zimbabwe, followed by group and individual international study that culminates in an industry-facing report.
Eligibility
The international route welcomes citizens and permanent residents of Poland, Germany, Romania, Chile, Japan, Taiwan, Zambia and Malawi. Applicants in other established Nuffield countries apply through their national organisation. A university degree is not required.
Funding and benefits
Scholarship support for the international travel and study programme
Exact benefits and applicant contributions vary by participating country organisation
Themes and supported activities
Contemporary Scholars Conference in Victoria Falls in February 2027
Five-week Global Focus Program across several countries
Seven weeks of individual study on the scholar's chosen agricultural topic
Deadline and timeline
Applications close 31 October 2026; country-specific arrangements may apply: Applications close 31 October 2026; country-specific arrangements may apply: Oct 31, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Open the official Nuffield International announcement, follow the application route for your country and confirm country-specific eligibility, funding and submission requirements.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.