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IICA Canada: Research and Internship Assistance Program (RIAP)

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IT’S NOW OPEN!

NEW DEADLINE for applications: November 25th, 2018

Deadline for applications: November 25th, 2018

Ottawa, ON. The IICA Canada Research and Internship Assistance Program seeks to provide an avenue for joint and research projects and sharing of experiences between Canada and the rest of the Americas towards fostering sustainable, productive and competitive agriculture in the hemisphere.

For more program information please email: iica.ca@iica.int 

About the program

The Research and Internship Assistance Program (RIAP) provides grants and support to individuals working in agriculture in Canada and countries of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). The program is divided into two components: Agriculture Internships and Research Assistance.

Download the brochure and applications here:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B2TNIKaWCvOhZ3k4ajZRbUpWWWc

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