PhD Scholarships from the International Olive Council

As part of its technical cooperation and training program, the International Olive Council (IOC) will award four PhD scholarships for the academic period 2025–2029. These scholarships are open to citizens of IOC member countries and aim to support doctoral research aligned with the objectives of the International Agreement on Olive Oil and Table Olives of 2015.

Research topics must fall within one of the following strategic areas:

• Olive cultivation, environment, sustainability, and climate change
• Quality and authenticity of table olives and olive oil
• Nutritional and public health properties of olive oil and table olives
• Food systems and socio-economic aspects of the olive sector

Applicants must have been accepted into a PhD program at a recognized university and meet the criteria specified in the official scholarship announcement. The International Olive Council will cover tuition fees and research-related costs, in addition to a monthly stipend and relevant travel expenses.

The application deadline is June 12, 2025, at 12:00 PM Central European Time (CET).

All details, including the application portal and required documents, can be found via the link below.

The program is expected to commence during the 2025/2026 academic year.

Don't miss this opportunity to contribute to pioneering research in the olive sector with the support of the International Olive Council!

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