GovernanceFounded in 1962, the CIHEAM has been devoted to the sustainable development of agriculture and fisheries, food and nutrition security and rural and coastal areas in the Mediterranean
Our prioritiesAlong with the UN Development Action Plan, our activities contribute to the development of a global, innovative and committed vision for the Mediterranean
News and eventsLearn more about CIHEAM's activities and events through the news section
Press review (Scoop.it) An eye on major challenges and solutions
Master programmesThe CIHEAM Institutes welcome students, researchers and professionals of various nationalities and offer masters programmes and short specialised courses.
Master Thesis PrizeSince 1994, the CIHEAM has been awarding an annual prize to support the research conducted by Mediterranean students in the framework of their Master of Science and to help them develop their careers.
Doctoral platformScientific diplomacy features among the CIHEAM's main missions. This is achieved by the contribution of the organisation to the production of multidisciplinary knowledge through its expertise and the implementation of collaborative research projects.
Scientific ProductionThe CIHEAM conducts various scientific projects. Its scientific production is available in the catalogues of the CIHEAM Institutes.
DevelopmentThe CIHEAM is involved in technical assistance, institutional strengthening, capacity building, post-emergency projects
ProjectsCooperation & Development projects
MediterraMediterra is the CIHEAM’s flagship publication and provides an in-depth analysis of the major challenges related to agriculture, food and rural areas in the Mediterranean.
CIHEAM's contributions to...With its rich multifaceted expertise and an extensive international network, the CIHEAM contributes to the debate of ideas by producing knowledge and conducting scientific and technical analyses.
Ministerial meetingsThrough its Ministerial meetings the CIHEAM contributes to build dialogue between Mediterranean countries on issues related to agriculture and the rural world.
Institutional partnersThe CIHEAM collaborates with other organisations and Euro-Mediterranean stakeholders to foster synergies and take joint action.
Alumni
If you have graduated from or followed a specialised training course in one of our Institutes, we strongly encourage you to sign up by filling the application form.
The CIHEAM fully recognises the significant role that students and Alumni play in shaping its missions and therefore seeks to strenghten life-long relationships with its past and present graduates. This is the main goal of the Ciheam Alumni Network (NCA) that is set up as a hub for networking.
General Objectives
- To provide a common space for the sharing of information on Mediterranean cooperation initiatives and inter-regional programmes promoted by the CIHEAM and its Institutes.
- To increase public awareness on Mediterranean inter-regional programmes: Publishing and dissemination of information on training, research and cooperation.
Specific Objectives
- To update the database of the CIHEAM former students/trainees and provide them with the opportunity to reconnect with the staff, researchers, visiting lecturers and fellow students of the Institutes thus enhancing networking;
- To analyse the impact of the actions conducted by the CIHEAM Institutes (Training, Research and Cooperation) on their career;
- To ensure that Alumni are well-informed about the latest developments of CIHEAM Institutes through the dissemination of information (newsletters, publications, social networks);
- To support and facilitate Alumni career development through life-long learning (postgraduate studies, PhDs), advanced specialised short courses, workshops, Summer courses, etc., and access to employment through the sharing of job opportunities.
- To receive feedback from former students and use it to improve the effectiveness of the activities deployed by the CIHEAM and its Institutes.
- To enhance the Corporate approach of the CIHEAM and its Institutes through better visibility.
