The Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) has launched a Japan-CGIAR Fellowship Program designed to support Japanese scientists to expand their expertise in international agricultural research for development.

"This program will support some of our brightest and best scientists in their efforts to expand their experience of cutting edge science," said Ichirou Ishihara, Director General of the Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Research Council Secretariat. "As well, it will further strengthen Japan's ties with CGIAR."

Ten Japanese scientists will receive fellowships for approximately two months to continue their research work overseas at CGIAR Centers. Fellowships are open to Japanese nationals, under age 35, who hold a master's degree or equivalent, and have excellent academic records in agricultural development.

"This new Japan-CGIAR Fellowship Program is one more example of the innovative ways in which the Japanese government and the Japanese people support science and poverty alleviation," said Ian Johnson, CGIAR Chairman and World Bank Vice President for Sustainable Development.

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