The Swiss Forum for International Agricultural Research offers an annual Award for scientists working for a Swiss institution in agricultural research for development.

With this Award the SFIAR aims to:

a) support relevant agricultural research for development (ARD)
b) promote knowledge on and visibility of Swiss ARD

The thematic scope of the SFIAR award is broad. The SFIAR intends to award new, innovative and result oriented research. Scientists working (or having worked) for a Swiss institution and with appropriate linkages in developing countries can apply .
The SFIAR Award 2012 is restricted to young researcher, PhD or Post Doc projects.

For more information please see the SFIAR Award 2012 - Guidelines