The Chicago Council on Global Affairs is now accepting
applications from students to participate in the Global
Food Security Symposium 2017. The Next Generation
Delegation provides an opportunity for promising
students to engage in symposium discussions and to
interact with business and policy leaders, civil society,
and social entrepreneurs working on agriculture, food,
and nutrition issues. Deadline to apply is November 4th.
The event will be held on March 29-30, 2017, in Washington,
USA. The 2017 symposium will offer key insights on how to
leverage past successes, and invigorate future efforts,
amidst an evolving global landscape.
As a Delegate you will have the opportunity to interact with
symposium speakers and senior attendees in private forum,
network with other outstanding students planning careers in
global food, agriculture, and nutrition sectors, select
delegates may also participate in symposium side events,
panel discussions, or video interviews.
Main criteria
» Students must be at the graduate or advanced
undergraduate (third or fourth year) level studying
agricultural development, social entrepreneurship,
entrepreneurship, or other food security related disciplines;
» Students must plan to enter the agriculture and food sector
upon graduation;
» Students from all over the world are welcome to apply.
In order to apply you should complete the application form HERE,
providing a CV, professional or academic references, a letter
of recommendation and brief essay on one of the following
topics: innovation and technology in the global food system,
global food security and global stability, sustainable and
equitable development of food systems.
Click HERE to apply.
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