Deadline: 31st May 2025 | Advance your forestry research with a fully funded exchange in China.

The SANFRI Visiting Scholar Program 2024–2025 gives early-career forestry researchers from ASEAN countries the chance to conduct research in China. Hosted by the Yunnan Academy of Forestry and Grassland (YAFG), the programme focuses on sustainable forest management and technical cooperation.

Eligibility:

  • Open to ASEAN citizens (including Brunei).

  • Must be under 45 years old.

  • Must be recommended by a SANFRI member institute.

  • One of the following:

    • Doctorate in forestry or a related field.

    • Master’s degree with 3+ years of forestry experience.

    • Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of forestry experience.

  • Must be proficient in English or Chinese.

Description:
Selected scholars will spend 3 or 6 months at YAFG working on areas like forest ecology, silviculture, pest control, or desertification management. Scholars are expected to produce a final technical report and reflection. Six-month participants should also aim to co-author a publication with YAFG support.

Benefits:

  • Free tuition and on-campus accommodation.

  • Monthly stipend of CNY 2,300 (pre-tax).

  • Round-trip international airfare.

  • Accident insurance.

Find out more and apply at the official link below:

OFFICIAL LINK

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Apply before 31st May, 2025