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World Food Forum (WFF) Youth Initiative / FAO Office of Youth and Women · Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) / World Food Forum Youth Initiative

Young Scientists Group (World Food Forum) programme

Deadline
date not published
Funding
No funding
Language
English

The Young Scientists Group of the World Food Forum is a consultative programme for young scientists who contribute to FAO’s work on youth, research, and outreach. It is for nationals of a FAO Member State aged 18 to 35, who have graduated or are enrolled in graduate studies and have a good command of English. The application goes through a form and then a three-round selection process, with a recommendation letter and a two-minute video required at Round 2.

Verified on 29 October 2026

A consultative programme for young scientists (18-35) who are nationals of FAO member states, graduated or enrolled in postgraduate studies and proficient in English; no financial support is provided, next call for 2027-2029 is projected (dates unconfirmed). Dates not published.

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Conditions

Blocking requirements

  • 18-35 ans (au 31 décembre 2028)

    “Be between 18 and 35 years of age as of 31 December 2028”

  • Diplôme de cycle supérieur ou inscription en cycle supérieur

    “Applicants must have graduated or be enrolled in a graduate degree programme at the time of application”

  • Nationalité d'un État membre de la FAO

    “Be national of a FAO Member State”

  • English proficiency

    “Have demonstrated proficiency in spoken and written English”

  • Ne pas être employé par la FAO

    “Not be employed by FAO”

  • Ne pas être membre de la famille immédiate d'un employé FAO

    “Not be immediate family members (spouses, parents, children, siblings or their respective spouses) of FAO employees”

To be confirmed

  • Processus de sélection en trois tours

    “The selection process consists of three rounds: Round 1: The WFF Youth Initiative team will review applications and score candidates based on eligibility and experience; Round 2: ...; Round 3: Top candidates will be invited to interviews”

Assets

  • Spécialisation pertinente

    “Be specialized in a field relevant to the mission and work of FAO. Alignment with the WFF Youth Assembly's thematic areas is preferred, but not mandatory”

Dr Kafoutchoni’s reading

The key phrase here is « approximately 20 hours per month »: this is not a symbolic presence, but a steady commitment over two years. The real filter is not only the CV, but the ability to already contribute to FAO’s mission, even if your field is not exactly one of the WFF thematic areas. Prepare the recommendation letter and a short video early, because these pieces only appear at Round 2 and act as a maturity check on the application. Keep a clear impact narrative, two useful work samples, and your real availability ready, then adapt everything to the official form.

Dr Medard Kafoutchoni · PhD in Genetics & Bioinformatics · Scholarship Strategist.

Deadlines

Deadline: date not publishedProjected2027-2029

Dates de candidature non publiées dans les Termes de référence 2027-2029

Countries covered

Applicants must be nationals of a FAO Member State, aged 18 to 35, and either graduated or enrolled in a graduate degree programme. Applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, and under-represented groups are explicitly mentioned, and alignment with the WFF Youth Assembly themes is an advantage but not mandatory.

Application pathway

A short path from reading the brief to submitting a properly prepared application.

  1. Check the conditions

    Read the exclusions and blocking requirements before investing time in the application.

  2. Prepare the documents

    Gather the documents below and confirm what the programme actually requests.

  3. Submit on the official site

    Use the official application link and respect the deadline for the relevant cycle.

  4. Track the cycle

    Keep proof of submission and watch for follow-up requests from the provider.

Documents to prepare or confirm

This list helps you prepare; it does not replace the programme’s official checklist.

  • Recommendation letterDemandée aux candidats retenus pour le Round 2
  • Vidéo de deux minutesVidéo expliquant comment le candidat contribuerait au YSG, demandée au Round 2

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What we verified

Each statement below was checked against the official source on the date shown.

  • Le processus de sélection est en trois tours et précise que les candidats du Round 2 doivent soumettre une lettre de recommandation et une vidéo de deux minutes

    Method: Extrait direct des Termes de référence (YSG ToRs 2027-2029) · 29 October 2026

  • La fonction requiert environ 20 heures par mois

    Method: Mention dans les Termes de référence précisant l'engagement horaire · 29 October 2026

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