ACT4CAP27’s initiative to further strengthen capacity-building efforts is the Agri-Food Model Young Researcher Network (AMYRN). This initiative aims to build within the ACT4CAP27 consortium organisations a dynamic community of young researchers — particularly PhD candidates — who are interested in applying simulation modelling approaches to inform agri-food policies.
Models such as AGMEMOD, CAPRI, GLOBIOM and MAGNET play a crucial role in large-scale assessments related to land use, biodiversity, climate change, and food security. Operating these models requires specialised knowledge, including expertise in programming languages such as GAMS and GEMPACK and the ability to process large-scale datasets, including geospatial information. Through AMYRN, young researchers have the opportunity to collaborate with ACT4CAP27 modelling experts by spending time at ACT4CAP27 partner institutes. These exchanges allow researchers to gain hands-on experience and develop the necessary competencies to operate and enhance these models in the future.
AMYRN primarily supports PhD candidates and early-career postdoctoral researchers whose work aligns with ACT4CAP27 project objectives. While the network mainly funds researchers directly supported by ACT4CAP27, it remains open to individuals funded by external sources whose research closely connects with the project’s tasks. In exceptional cases, AMYRN may also provide support for master’s students whose thesis research contributes to ACT4CAP27 activities and involves developing modelling expertise. Applicants are required to secure a senior researcher at the host institute to act as a supervisor.
As part of ACT4CAP27, the Agri-Food Model Young Researcher Network (AMYRN) aims to support building a network of young researchers – within the ACT4CAP27 partner
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