- SEARCA and KU formalize a joint PhD scholarship program in Agricultural and Resource Economics
- Two outstanding Southeast Asian scholars will receive full financial and academic support for advanced doctoral studies
- The program aims to strengthen research expertise, policy leadership, and job-ready skills to drive sustainable agricultural and rural development in the region
The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) and Kasetsart University (KU) have signed a new agreement to launch a joint PhD scholarship program in Agricultural and Resource Economics.
The partnership will support two Southeast Asian nationals each year for advanced doctoral studies at KU’s Faculty of Economics. The three-year program will begin in Academic Year 2026-2027 and continue until 2028-2029. Both institutions will jointly fund the scholars throughout their studies.
Leaders from both sides formalized the agreement, reinforcing their shared goal to build strong academic and research talent in the region. The program aims to equip scholars with high-level analytical, research, and policy skills that can strengthen agricultural systems and rural economies across Southeast Asia.
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The initiative places strong emphasis on education, job readiness, and leadership development. By investing in doctoral training, SEARCA and KU aim to prepare experts who can guide evidence-based policymaking and drive sustainable agricultural growth in their home countries.
Although SEARCA and KU have collaborated for many years through regional university networks, this marks their first joint scholarship program. The move signals a deeper commitment to developing future-ready professionals in agriculture and resource economics.
