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Nuffield Ireland calls for agri-leaders for 2026 scholarship

Applications are now open for Nuffield Ireland's 2026 scholarships. Nuffield Ireland awards up to six scholarships per year and individuals with a passion for advancing agriculture and rural communities are invited to apply for this leadership programme before August 22 this year. The scholarships encourage the development of future leaders in their industry and promotes networking through the exceptional global Nuffield Network. Successful applicants will be awarded a bursary of €18,000 towards the cost of the programme, including international travel for a minimum of 10 weeks in an 18-month period. The selected scholars must complete a written report and present their findings at the Nuffield Ireland annual conference within two years of being awarded the scholarship. Reflecting on his own experience as a scholar, Nuffield Ireland chairman Joe Leonard said: 'A Nuffield scholarship is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to develop your leadership skills, discover yourself, other cultures and agricultures, travel the world to research an important agricultural topic of your choice, all while joining an exceptional global network of top-level agribusiness leaders. It will simply change your life.' How to apply Applicants must fill in a detailed application form, provide two references and come forward with a well-thought-through research topic of their choosing. The topic must be relevant to the Irish agrifood ecosystem and aim to help improve one or more aspects of the economic, social or environmental sustainability of agri-food systems. The selection process then shortlists applicants for a preliminary competency-based interview, with those who make it through facing a final, more in-depth interview. Between three and six scholars are selected each year and are then introduced at the annual Nuffield Ireland conference, which is scheduled to take place this year on Friday, November 14. Application forms can be downloaded here and must then be filled in and forwarded to exec@ before the closing date on August 22, 2025. Read More Teagasc and Kepak host knowledge transfer event for beef discussion groups