How to Apply (Short courses)
Requirements and Instructions
Please read these before proceeding to the online application.
- Interested applicants must have a fully accomplished online application form with all the necessary attachments 45 days or more before the start of the training course.
- Applicants must have a certification of availability of funding. This should be reflected in the Endorsement Form that can be downloaded at the bottom of this page.
- Please note that training fees do not include air ticket and other expenses unless otherwise stated in the invitation letter.
- All IRRI training slots are awarded on a competitive basis. For each training program, a Selection Committee implements the selection process.
A. For International/External Applicants
- All approved external applications (non IRRI employees) are required to submit/undergo medical examination. Participants should be physically fit to attend the IRRI training, as supported by a satisfactory medical report signed by the examining physician. You may download the medical clearance form below.
- Once you have been accepted to the course, please send your flight information or a copy of your ticket to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. so that airport pick-up and send-off arrangements may be made.
B. For Internal Applicants
- Please proceed with the online application and attach a scanned copy of your supervisor’s endorsement form with the agreement and BUS codes where we will charge your training fees.
Downloads
- Download and accomplish the forms (see attachments below) that you will need for your application. Please attach them to the online application form.
- Endorsement Form (Save as PDF with EF_YOUR LAST NAME as filename)
- Medical Clearance Form (Save as PDF with MCF_YOUR LAST NAME as filename)