Global Focus Programme (GFP)

The Global Focus Programme (GFP) is an opportunity for all new UK and International Scholars to participate in a five week intensive travel programme. Small groups of eight to ten Scholars from a variety of backgrounds travel to around seven countries and experience a broad range of agricultural systems, in very different political and social environments. The GFP aims to develop Scholars understanding of global agriculture, broaden their horizons and gives them the opportunity to meet with progressive businesses, organisations and governments from across the world.

This is in addition to the Scholar’s own study travel and there maybe funding available, but this needs to be confirmed with the Director. Applicants are encouraged to express an initial interest, solely as an indication of numbers. However, this has no bearing or influence on the Scholarship selection process.

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An example of 2025 GFPs: 

GFP 1: 17 March - 23 April 2025

VISITING: New Zealand (Post-CSC Tour), Australia (Queensland), Kenya, Netherlands, USA (Texas), & Japan

GFP 2: 18 May - 23 June 2025

VISITING: Singapore, Indonesia, UAE, Germany, USA (Michigan & Iowa) & Mexico

GFP 3: 18 May - 23 June 2025 

VISITING: Singapore, Taiwan, Zimbabwe, Romania, Poland & Chile

GFP 4: 18 May - 23 June 2025 

VISITING: Singapore, Qatar, Belgium, France, Ireland & Brazil

 GFP 5: 7 September - 13 October 2025

VISITING: Australia (Adelaide, National Nuffield Conference), Borneo, Philippines, Denmark, California & Chile

GFP 6: 11 October - 16 November 2025 

VISITING: Canada, United Kingdom, Italy (FAO/CFS in Rome), Spain, India & Australia (Victoria)