AgriJovem 2023: applications open now!
Applications are now open for the AgriJovem initiative. This opportunity is designed for higher education students in Portugal who are passionate about making a significant impact on agricultural activities at both national and European levels.
The Representation of the European Commission in Portugal, with the collaboration of the General Directorate of Agriculture and Rural Development (DGADR) - National Network and the support of the Instituto Superior de Agronomia, organises an initiative tailored for young students who aspire to pursue a professional career in the agricultural sector in Portugal.
The Representation of the European Commission invites a group of 40 higher education students from Portugal to engage in thoughtful discussions about various European policies that directly impact agricultural activities on both national and European levels.
Through a well-curated programme of interactive conversations and practical sessions, the initiative aims to bring together key stakeholders from national and European agricultural policy, academia, farmers, and young farmers embarking on their own agricultural journeys. By facilitating the sharing of experiences, participants will have the opportunity to enrich their academic and professional paths, fostering a deeper understanding and awareness of the sector's challenges and opportunities.
When? Friday, October 13, 2023
Where? Instituto Superior de Agronomia, Lisbon
What? A day full of exchanges, debates and practical sessions to:
- Promote a better understanding of European policies, in particular the Common Agricultural Policy and the 'Farm to Fork' Strategy;
- Raise awareness of the relevant role of the agricultural sector in the context of the digital and energy transition;
- Network and contribute to the transfer of knowledge;
- Provide academic and professional advice that can benefit participants' careers.
How to participate?
Fill in the application form, including the motivation letter. Applications are open until 23:59 (Lisbon time) on 31 July 2023. Only 40 applications will be selected, taking into account the profile and motivation of the students. The European Commission in Portugal is committed to promoting the diversity of applications, equal access and regional representation.
At the end of the initiative, all participants will receive a certificate of participation from the European Commission in Portugal.
Who can apply?
Students (up to 30 years old) attending a higher education institution in Portugal in the academic year 2023/2024 that offers courses in agronomy (Superior Schools of Agronomy in the country, Instituto Superior de Agronomia, University of Trás os Montes and Alto Douro , Universities of Évora, Algarve, Azores and Madeira).
The Representation of the European Commission in Portugal will assume the financial costs associated with the participation of students, including travel and meals included in the programme.
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More information in Portuguese here: https://portugal.representation.ec.europa.eu/iniciativa-agrijovem-2023-estao-abertas-candidaturas_pt
Contact for questions: Joana Cruz-Schilling, Joana.cruz-schilling@ec.europa.eu