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.
Doctoral platform
Since 2016, the CIHEAM organises Forums for PhD Students and Young Researchers
The CIHEAM intends to set the bases of a Mediterranean initiative aimed at supporting and guiding Master students graduating from its Institutes that wish to further their studies through a PhD. This initiative is also open to young researchers that already completed their PhD within associated national HEI and research intuitions.
Support can take different forms:
- Long term direct (financial) and indirect (access to and use the CIHEAM Institutes research facilities) support, from several months till completion of the whole cycle (3-4 years)
- Short term direct (financial) and indirect (access to and use the CIHEAM Institutes research facilities) support, ranging from few weeks till several months
- Guidance and support in accompanying the CIHEAM Institutes Master graduates in obtaining acceptance in research units and doctoral scholarship
Find out more about the latest CIHEAM Mediterranean Forums
The 3rd Mediterranean Forum for PhD Students and Young Researchers
Deadline for submission : 30 June 2020
The 2nd Mediterranean Forum for PhD Students and Young Researchers
18-20 September 2016, CIHEAM-Bari
- Fostering entrepreneurship, women and youth employment;
- Identifying and sharing potential innovation tools geared towards integrated solutions for sustainable agriculture, food and nutrition security;
- Enhancing research and innovation impact at national and regional level;
- Preventing young researchers migrations.
The 1st Mediterranean Forum for PhD Students and Young Researchers
18-19 July 2016, CIHEAM-Montpellier
- Sustainable agricultural production;
- Natural resources protection;
- Supplier chain and logistics;
- Food consumption.
CAPMED & SDG
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