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Seed Fund for Research and Training by SEARCA 2026

Awarded by Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA)

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

Research Fellow/ Scientist

Funding Type

Partial Funding · up to USD 15,000

Eligible Courses

Projects related to SEARCA's theme of Accelerating Transformation Through Agricultural Innovation (ATTAIN)

Eligible Nationalities

Open to applicants of Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, Philippines, Myanmar, Malaysia, Laos, Cambodia, Indonesia, Timor-Leste and Burma

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Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA)

Provider

Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA)

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Overview

Seed Fund for Research and Training is sponsored by the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) for those who wish to contribute to the region's development through research and development. It provides enough funds for the candidates to carry out their research in the field of agriculture. 

Eligibility criteria:

  • Applicants must be Southeast Asian nationals.
  • Applicants must be a graduates of at least a four-year degree course.
  • Applicants should demonstrate financial need.
  • Applicants who are alumni of the SEARCA Graduate Scholarship, faculty, and staff in member universities are preferred. OR
  • Applicants who are regular staff members of government agencies or non-profit development-oriented institutions are given second consideration.

Application Process:

  • Eligible candidates must register through the Grants Information System and apply along with the following documents:
    • Letter of request which should be addressed to the SEARCA Director.
    • Official endorsement from the employer (if employed).
    • Budget requirement for the entire project proposal.
    • Letter from the applicant certifying that he/she is not receiving any other research grant from any other institution. 
    • Research timetable indicating the activities involved in the research and the expected completion date.

Value of the Award:

  • Selected candidates are awarded a sum of up to USD 15,000.
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FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA). Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

    Public banks like SBI, BOB offer these types of education loans. There are many NBFCs who offer Non-collateral education loans. Apply for the best education loan to study abroad.
  • The deadline of Seed Fund for Research and Training by SEARCA 2026 is 31 Oct, 2026.
  • Seed Fund for Research and Training by SEARCA 2026 is offered to Research Fellow/ Scientist degree.
  • Seed Fund for Research and Training by SEARCA 2026 is offered for Projects related to SEARCA's theme of Accelerating Transformation Through Agricultural Innovation (ATTAIN).
  • Seed Fund for Research and Training by SEARCA 2026 is open for: Open to applicants of Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, Philippines, Myanmar, Malaysia, Laos, Cambodia, Indonesia, Timor-Leste and Burma.
  • Seed Fund for Research and Training by SEARCA 2026 is offered by Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA).
  • Seed Fund for Research and Training by SEARCA 2026 covers Partial Funding, up to USD 15,000.