Deadline: January 29, 2027
Applications are open for the World Food Forum (WFF) Young Scientists Group 2027-2029. 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.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be between 18 and 35 years of age as of 31 December 2028;
- Must have graduated or be enrolled in a graduate degree programme (master’s or PhD) by the time of application;
- Have demonstrated proficiency in spoken and written English;
- Must be able to dedicate up to 20 hours per month; and
- Cannot be FAO employees or immediate family of FAO employees.
Application
Applicants are required to submit an updated CV (should highlight major work or research/innovation initiatives carried out or contributions made, list of scientific publications and products, list of presentations at conferences and seminars, soft skills, additional volunteer and professional experiences and/or any previous international experiences).
For more information, visit WFF Young Scientists Group.
