The Hub's Junior Scientists Program 2027

The Hub's "Junior Scientists Program" (JSP) gives junior scientists with a BSc degree or higher the opportunity to get hands-on experience in research for development in collaborative projects between CGIAR++ centers and German research institutions.

JSP supports junior scientists affiliated to a German universities for a 6 months internship at a CGIAR++ center.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineNovember 15, 2026
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorGermany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• A scholarship of 6,000€ total for a period of six months
• The opportunity to collect data to complete the Master of Science degree
• Administrative support from The Hub.
• A Networking & Training Platform with inception trainings, webinars, and forums

Requirements

• Enrolment in a Master's program of agricultural sciences or related degree (e.g. biology, geography, sociology, veterinary medicine, marine biology, forestry, political sciences, law, economics etc.) at a German university or post M.Sc.(not enrolled for a PhD);
• Very good command of the English language. In some countries, knowledge of other languages (e.g. French, Spanish, Arabic) may be advantageous or even required;
• High degree of sensitivity towards the culture in the country of assignment; team player; ability to work under pressure; willingness to assume responsibility and to work independently;
• Hosting confirmation from a CGIAR++ center stating that a supervisor has been identified and the research topic is accepted; including the CGIAR++ research program or project that the applicant will be attached to;
• Recommendation by and confirmation from a supervisor of a German university/research institution to support the application and to supervise the research topic;
• Willingness to engulf in at least six months of research abroad;
• Female students and students from universities in OECD-DAC partner countries are particularly encouraged to apply!For more information on the application procedure and the required documents, check out the "Application" site

Application Documents

Make sure you have these documents as PDF ready for upload

1. Letter of motivation (signed by the applicant and max. 1 page)
2. Curriculum vitae (in tabular form, signed and dated, max. 1 page)
3. Outline of the research concept of about 3 to 4 pages. Please use the provided template - Template download
   The planned research should be connected to an ongoing CGIAR++ research program or project. Your time at the CGIAR++ center or the German research institute is exclusively for research, not for thesis writing. Keep this in mind when drafting the work plan. Please include the date of the planned departure or the start of work abroad.
4. Hosting agreement from the respective CGIAR++ center. Please use the provided template - Template download
5. Letter of recommendation and supervision confirmation from the German university supervisor, stating that s:he will supervise the research concept. Please use the provided template - Template download

Document 5 has to be sent by the recommending scientist as PDF by e-mail to [email protected].

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Applications are made via the Application Portal.

For more information kindly visit the BMZ webpage.