OECD Co-operative Research Programme (CRP) Fellowships 2027

​Are you a passionate researcher looking to fund your next big project? The Co-operative Research Programme (CRP) has officially opened its call for research fellowship grants to be funded in 2027!

​This is your chance to conduct international research, collaborate with global experts, and make a real difference in agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and food systems.

​📅 Key Dates to Remember

• ​Application Status: OPEN 🟢
• ​Deadline to Apply: Thursday, 10 September 2026, at midnight (Paris time) ⏰

​🌍 Who Can Apply? (Eligibility Highlights)

​Before you apply, make sure you meet these essential residency and country requirements:

• ​Participating Countries: You must be a resident of a country currently participating in the CRP. (Be sure to check the official OECD list of participating research institutes and universities!)
• ​Brazil Update: Exciting news! Brazil officially joined the CRP on 1 July 2026. This means Brazilian researchers are fully eligible to apply for these 2027 fellowships. 🇧🇷
• ​Türkiye Update: Please note that Türkiye’s membership ends on 24 December 2026. Therefore, they will not be participating in this call for 2027 funding. 🇹🇷
• ​Ukraine Status: Ukraine is currently in the accession stage. If you plan to collaborate with speakers or researchers from Ukraine, please email the organizers directly at TAD.PROGoecd.org to get their latest status. 🇺🇦

​💡 What Research Topics are Welcome?

​The committee is particularly excited about applications that align with the goals of the OECD Committee for Agriculture. If your research covers any of the following areas, you are highly encouraged to apply:

• ​🌾 Food & Productivity: Sustainable growth in food production, food security, and nutrition.
• ​🔥 Climate Change: Mitigating climate risks, cutting emissions in food and farming, and storing carbon in soil, forestry, and land.
• ​🌳 Forest & Land Care: Stopping and reversing forest loss and land degradation.
• ​🐄 Livestock & Welfare: Reducing the environmental footprint of livestock, improving animal health/welfare, and exploring how livestock can benefit soil health and biodiversity.
• ​🐝 Ecosystems: Protecting biodiversity and boosting natural ecosystem services.
• ​💧 Resource Quality: Cleaning up our soil, air, and water through agro-ecological methods and new innovations.
• ​🧠 Knowledge Transfer: Sharing agricultural knowledge, including the valuable use of Indigenous and traditional practices.
• ​🐟 Aquaculture: Boosting the productivity, sustainability, and resilience of fisheries.

​📝 How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

​Getting your application ready is simple if you follow these steps:

​Step 1: Review the Essential Documents 📖

​First, download and thoroughly read the official guide files. These will give you all the rules, selection criteria, and research themes.

• ​The Rules: Guidelines and Conditions for CRP Research Fellowship Awards
• ​The Grading: Selection Criteria for CRP Fellowship Awards
• ​The Themes: Action Areas of the Co-operative Research Programme
• ​The Inspiration: Look over the Sample Fellowship Applications (Example 1 and Example 2), the Sample CV, and the Sample Invitation Letter to see what a winning application looks like.
• ​The Draft: Download the PDF Fellowship Application Form to draft your answers offline.

​Pro-Tip: Want to see if this is right for you? Head over to the CRP home page and scroll down to read inspiring testimonials from past research fellows and their hosts!

​Step 2: Submit Your Application 💻

• ​Once you have prepared all your details and drafted your answers:

1. ​Access the official Online Application Form for CRP Research Fellowships.
2. ​Fill out the digital form completely.
3. ​Submit your application before the midnight deadline on 10 September 2026!