December 18–20, 2025 | Errachidia, Morocco
The NATAE Research School 2025 invites PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers, and young professionals to take part in an intensive, hands-on research experience focused on agroecological transitions in the Mediterranean context. This event is part of the NATAE project, which connects researchers, institutions, and local actors across the Mediterranean to foster sustainable and resilient food systems.
Objectives of the Research School
Supervised by NATAE partners and senior experts in agronomy, socio-economics, ecology, and governance, the Research School will strengthen participants’ analytical and methodological capacities on agroecological transitions. It aims to foster interdisciplinary dialogue among agronomy, economics, ecology, and social sciences, and to promote research grounded in territorial realities and open to local stakeholder collaboration.
Through lectures, workshops, and field visits in the oasis region of Errachidia (Morocco), participants will exchange with researchers and practitioners, analyze sustainable development dynamics, and contribute to collective reflection on agroecology in Mediterranean territories.
Practical details
When: December 18 to December 20, 2025
Where: Errachidia, Morocco
What is covered: Accommodation, local transport, and meals during participation in the school
What is not covered: International transport, personal expenses.
Eligibility criteria:
- PhD candidates or postdoctoral researchers in fields related to agroecology, agronomy, economics, ecology, geography, anthropology, or political science;
- Young professionals involved in action-research or agroecological transition projects;
- Interest in sustainability and territorial development issues;
- Fluency in English or French.
How to apply
Interested candidates must submit:
- An up-to-date CV (max 2 pages)
- A motivation letter explaining your interest in the Research School and your career goals
- (Optional) A short summary of your research project (1 page)
Applications must be sent no later than November 9, 2025 (11:59 p.m.) by email to: rachid.harbouze@yahoo.fr, m.nassreddine@gmail.com, youssef.trifa@gmail.com
Email subject: “Application – NATAE Research School 2025 – Last Name First Name”
Selection Process
Applications will be evaluated based on relevance to the school’s themes, motivation, and commitment to territorial and interdisciplinary research. Successful applicants will be contacted by email by November 17, 2025.
Additional Information
Selected participants will have their stay in Errachidia covered. Logistical details (transport, accommodation, and on-site arrangements) will be provided later. For more information, contact: rachid.harbouze@yahoo.fr
We look forward to your applications!
