Overview
The SEARCA Travel Grants are open to:
Bachelor’s degree (final-year students in select cases)
Description
The SEARCA Travel Grants are open to:
Bachelor’s degree (final-year students in select cases)
Master’s degree students
PhD / Doctoral candidates
Postdoctoral researchers
Academic faculty members
Research and development professionals
Eligibility
To qualify, applicants must:
Be a citizen of an eligible Southeast Asian country
Be a researcher, graduate student, faculty member, or development professional
Have an accepted paper or research presentation (preferred)
Be involved in agriculture or development-related research
Demonstrate relevance of the conference to their research work
Show potential for academic or policy impact
Additional Information
Degree Level
The SEARCA Travel Grants are open to:
Bachelor’s degree (final-year students in select cases)
Master’s degree students
PhD / Doctoral candidates
Postdoctoral researchers
Academic faculty members
Research and development professionals
Available Subjects
Applicants must be engaged in research related to agriculture and development. Priority fields include:
Agriculture and Agricultural Sciences
Agronomy and Crop Science
Animal Science and Veterinary Studies
Environmental Science
Climate Change and Climate Resilience
Food Security and Nutrition
Rural Development
Agricultural Economics
Social Sciences related to agriculture
Sustainable Development and Innovation
Benefits
Selected applicants may receive funding covering:
Conference or forum registration fees
International or domestic airfare
Accommodation expenses
Meals and daily subsistence
Local transportation
Visa application fees
Event materials and documentation costs
Other approved research travel expenses
Note: Maximum support per applicant: USD 1,200
Eligible Nationalities
Applicants must be citizens of Southeast Asian countries:
Brunei Darussalam
Cambodia
Indonesia
Lao PDR
Malaysia
Myanmar
Philippines
Singapore
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Vietnam
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, applicants must:
Be a citizen of an eligible Southeast Asian country
Be a researcher, graduate student, faculty member, or development professional
Have an accepted paper or research presentation (preferred)
Be involved in agriculture or development-related research
Demonstrate relevance of the conference to their research work
Show potential for academic or policy impact
Priority Applicants
SEARCA fellows and scholars
University consortium members
Researchers involved in SEARCA projects
Graduate students in agriculture-related institutions
Development organization staff
Application Procedure
Applicants must follow these steps:
Prepare documents CV / Resume Abstract or accepted paper Conference invitation or acceptance letter Budget estimate Endorsement letter (if required)
CV / Resume
Abstract or accepted paper
Conference invitation or acceptance letter
Budget estimate
Endorsement letter (if required)
Submit online application Apply through the official SEARCA application portal
Apply through the official SEARCA application portal
Evaluation process Review based on research relevance and impact Priority given to paper presenters
Review based on research relevance and impact
Priority given to paper presenters
Selection results Notification sent to selected candidates via email
Notification sent to selected candidates via email
Post-award requirements Submit travel report Acknowledge SEARCA support in presentations Share research output or policy brief
Submit travel report
Acknowledge SEARCA support in presentations
Share research output or policy brief
Application Timeline 2026
Deadline: 31 August 2026
Evaluation Period: Early September 2026
Results Announcement: Mid to late September 2026
Travel Period: Based on conference schedules
Frequently Asked Questions Faqs
Can undergraduate students apply for SEARCA Travel Grants? Yes, but preference is given to graduate students (Master’s and PhD). Final-year undergraduates may be considered in special cases.
Is it necessary to present a paper at a conference? Yes, applicants presenting research papers are prioritized. However, participation without a paper may be considered if it has strong institutional value.
Can previous grantees apply again? Yes, but only if at least three years have passed since receiving a previous SEARCA travel grant.
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