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Internship Opportunities

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The Agricultural Research Department of FTA, Minimal Irrigation Project welcomes motivated students wishing to develop scientific and technical skills in the fields of agriculture, environment, and rural development.

Available Internship Areas
  • Organic Fertilizer Research
Laboratory testing of organic fertilizer components, experimentation on optimal application rates, interpretation of fertilizer effects on soil, crops, and especially yield performance.
  • Agriculture
Varietal trials and field experimentation.
  • Water Management
Design and testing of water management systems in the field, interpretation of their impacts on crops, and recommendations for improvement.
  • Rural Development
Field surveys and assessment of research impacts in communities surrounding research sites.
Internship Requirements
Profile
  • Student in agronomy, environmental sciences, geography, meteorology, biology, rural engineering, or related fields
  • Strong motivation for fieldwork
  • Interest in applied research
Internship Details
  • Duration: 2 to 6 months
  • Location: Antananarivo and project research sites
  • Technical supervision: Provided by department researchers
  • Academic supervisor required for scientific validation of the Terms of Reference (ToR)
Field experimentation and surveys are fully covered by the project.
A monthly internship allowance is provided.
We welcome 3 to 4 interns per year.

How to apply

Send an email with:
  • First Name
  • Last Name
  • Department/Field of Study
  • Internship Area
  • CV/Resume
  • Motivation Letter
  • Terms of Reference (ToR)