Training@IRRI

IRRI is internationally recognized for its rice science and its gene bank. Rice professionals have access to more than 100,000 accessions through IRRI's gene bank. We at the IRRI Training Center work with researchers and extension agents to facilitate the development of human resources.

Since 1964, over 14,000 scientists have been trained to conduct rice research. IRRI scholars have become ministers, secretaries, and leaders within the national research and extension systems (NARES). Many have also become leading scientists all over Asia. By helping to build human capacity, IRRI Training has enhanced national systems and ultimately has improved the quality of life in agricultural nations.

Mission

Develop the technical, problem-solving, opportunity optimization, and knowledge/skills development capability of rice scientists and professionals worldwide.

Training Goal

Develop a critical mass of well-trained, effective rice professionals who can develop, apply, and transfer knowledge and technologies to address national priorities and contribute to global research in rice.

Objectives

• To develop capable rice professionals.
• To provide opportunities for research collaboration.
• To conduct training courses on-campus and in-country.
• To develop and update relevant training materials.
• To strengthen training capability of NARES.
• To support NARES training efforts.

Over the past 40 years the IRRI Training has offered approximately 14,000 training opportunities to scientists and other professionals from NARES in about 30 countries.

These opportunities include degree scholarships, on-the-job training fellowships, group training courses at IRRI, and collaborative in-country course offerings.

Whatever your need - innovation, merging of cultures, working on a global scale, or meeting the challenges that come with change - the services, courses/programs, and materials of IRRI Training offer you the tools for training the leaders of today and tomorrow.