Olive Genetics Research Grant for Master’s Students

Instituto Nacional de Investigação Agrária e Veterinária, I.P.; Portugal; On-site; EUR 11,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

The Instituto Nacional de Investigação Agrária e Veterinária, I.P. (INIAV) invites applications for a Graduate student research grant under project 0584 – ATIDRAI-AGRO, financed by Interreg VI-A Spain–Portugal.

The scholarship supports research on olive genetic resources, with responsibilities including survey, propagation, and agronomic evaluation at Elvas. The grant lasts about 12 months starting 01 December 2026, with possible renewal for 6 months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Biology, Data Science, or related fields.
• Proof of enrollment in a Master’s program or equivalent before contract signing.

Responsibilities

• Support research activities focused on breeding and conservation of olive genetic resources.
• Assist in surveying olive materials, propagation, and inclusion in ex situ collection in Elvas.
• Contribute to dissemination of results through presentations and articles.

Job description

The Instituto Nacional de Investigação Agrária e Veterinária, I.P. (INIAV) invites applications for a Graduate student research grant under project 0584 – ATIDRAI-AGRO, financed by Interreg VI-A Spain–Portugal.

The scholarship supports research on olive genetic resources, with responsibilities including survey, propagation, and agronomic evaluation at Elvas. The grant lasts about 12 months starting 01 December 2026, with possible renewal for 6 months.