Applications are currently being accepted for The FAO World Food Forum Young Scientists Group 2027/2029. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About The FAO World Food Forum Young Scientists Group
The Young Scientists Group (YSG) was launched in 2022 as the main body providing scientific evidence and technical knowledge to the various activities of the WFF Youth Initiative, including, but not limited to, the Youth Assembly, Youth Innovation Lab and Youth Education Programme. This support culminates in the publication of a biennial report on specific technical issues of particular concern to youth related to agrifood systems transformation.
Working under two-year cohorts, the working composition of the YSG aligns with the FAO Four Betters – better production, better nutrition, better environment and better life – and, through that, follow specific Programme Priority Areas (PPA) to direct their work.
Leveraging FAO areas of expertise and engaging with partners and relevant academic networks, the YSG plays a critical role in providing the WFF with the necessary science-based direction and allows for formal scientific opinions related to documents, statements or action-oriented proposals generated by the participating youth.
Benefits of The FAO World Food Forum Young Scientists Group
- Work with international experts and researchers.
- Contribute to scientific and policy discussions on food systems.
- Co-author a biennial report on agrifood systems.
- Gain experience in science communication, research synthesis, and policy engagement.
The FAO World Food Forum Young Scientists Group Requirements
The eligibility criteria for joining the YSG is as follows:
- Applicants must have graduated or be enrolled in a graduate degree programme at the time of application;
- Be between 18 and 35 years of age as of 31 December 2028;
- Be national of a FAO Member State;
- Be specialized in a field relevant to the mission and work of FAO. Alignment with the WFF Youth Assembly’s thematic areas is preferred, but not mandatory;
- Have demonstrated proficiency in spoken and written English. Having conducted previous academic work in English is preferred, but not mandatory;
- Be able to dedicate approximately 20 hours per month to the role;
- Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in an international, multicultural environment and possess strong intercultural communication skills;
- Not be immediate family members (spouses, parents, children, siblings or their respective spouses) of FAO employees; and
- Not be employed by FAO.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
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