The Tour

Starting on Monday at the beautiful historic Royal Society in London, you'll hear from policymakers and farming experts over lunch, before heading off to see and learn from:

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• world-leading research institutions, including seeing the longest continuously running agricultural experiment

• the movements in regenerative and environmental farming

• real farms, across different systems, scales and approaches

• AUC universities such as Nottingham, Harper Adams and Royal Agricultural University, looking at smart farming, robotics, horticulture, and farmer-centred design of innovation

• policymakers and funders of food and farming research on the priorities and challenges faced by the sector

• expert evening speakers on a range of important topics

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Students will present what they have learned on the last day to an audience of experts, leaders from the UK's public funders, and policymakers, answering the question:

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‘What is the role of science in improving food security in the context of nature and climate crises?’ 

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Eligibility

Below are the eligibility requirements for those looking to apply for a place on the tour.​

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Applicants must be:

• either a) students approaching their final year of undergraduate/Bachelors study in September 2025, b) currently undertaking a Masters, or c) finishing their undergraduate/Bachelor/Masters studies in 2025.

• registered at a UK university or research institution in 2025.

• interested in food and farming, and enthusiastic to learn more.

• considering pursuing a PhD.

• able to complete the application form below and submit all the required supporting information (including a letter of support).

• expecting or obtaining grades consistent with eligibility for PhD programmes (usually Bachelor's (honours) degree at 2:1 or above).

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Applicants for this immersive experience may apply from any discipline, and we welcome applications from across all higher education subjects.

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How to apply

Please complete the application form below.

 

Read the guidance carefully as it will help you gather all the information you need to be considered for this opportunity.

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Applicant guidance (pdf download)

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Deadline

5pm Monday 17th February 2025

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Applicants will be notified in March.

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Enquiries

For informal enquiries about this opportunity, please use this contact form here.

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The future of agriculture needs bright enquiring minds from across ALL areas of society to meet the challenges it faces