Junior Research Lab Agricultural Transitions
This training course at Institut Agro Montpellier is designed for students, especially welcome are students from ELLS partner universities, and interested teachers who would like to come to Montpellier for a short stay to teach at the JRL.
Students can apply for a semester mobility opportunity with a grant for autumn semester 2026 (academic year 2026-2027): the Junior Research Lab in Agricultural Transitions (JRL AT) Program at Institut Agro Montpellier (Montpellier city, South of France).
Students selected for the program will receive a monthly grant of 600€ to support their stay in France. The JRL AT Program offers students an immersive research experience in the field of agricultural transitions, with opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, professional development, and international networking.
Key details for students:
- Grant: 600€/month for each selected student (payment usually made at the end of the first month in Montpellier)
- Program Duration: Early September 2026 - End of December 2026
- Application Deadline: 30 April 2026 (nomination deadline by home university 15 April 2026)
- Language: English (minimum B2 level)
- Selection: 8 places available for our international partners (selection on curriculum, motivation letter, English level, and online interview)
- Study level: This JRL-AT is intended for senior Bachelor and master students. It is not open to PhD students.
Nomination process/Application process for students:
To nominate BOKU students for the selection process of this program, applications need to be sent to:
- Santi Mallet for Europe, North America, Oceania
- Claudia Medina for Latin America, Africa, Asia, and Peripheral Europe
Please include the following information for each student candidate:
- Full Name
- Date of Birth
- Email Address
- Program: JRL AT
After receiving the details, interested students will be required to complete their applications on an online platform and submit them.
BOKU teachers who would like to join the lab within a short-stay mobility, can apply for Erasmus+ teaching staff mobility support (Erasmus+ teaching staff mobility). Please check the website and contact Claudia Zefferer from BOKU-International Relations.