The CGIAR Research Programme on Maize (MAIZE) wants to extend its current partnerships to capture a wider range of innovative ideas, increase the quality of the research, and integrate the skills of the most able and well-connected members towards their Vision of Success.
The MAIZE Competitive Grants Initiative allow scientists world-wide to apply for funds to support research and capacity‐building activities that will make a significant contribution to the vision of success of MAIZE. Concept Notes are sought for one or more of the priority research areas including:
- Socioeconomics and policies for maize futures
- Sustainable intensification and income opportunities for the poor
- Smallholder precision agriculture
- Stress tolerant maize for the poorest
- Towards doubling maize productivity
- Integrated post-harvest management
- Nutritious maize
- Seeds of discovery
- New tools and methods for NARS and SMEs
The full description of the call is available from the MAIZE website
Systemwide Livestock Programme 