Student Excursion: Land use systems of rural INDIA [23.03.26]
We are pleased to announce the student excursion “Land use systems of rural INDIA” taking place from 25th September to 9th October 2026. The excursion offers MSc students a guided, on-site experience in tropical regions, combining theoretical knowledge with practical field observations. Together with the participants, the interdisciplinary team of experts will reflect on tropical agro-ecosystems from the perspectives of geosciences, ecology, plant and animal farming systems, as well as the socio-economic dynamics, value chains, rural development, and natural resource management.
Copyright: FiBL
Key information:
- Open to: Master students (AgriTropics, AgEcon and related programs)
- Participants: max. 20 students
- Contribution: €1000 (approx. one-third of total costs)
- Students applying to participate are required to join module 4907-490 “Excursion to the Tropics and Subtropics” (summer semester 2026)
- Application deadline: 10 April 2026 via ILIAS
Please submit one single PDF including:
- CV (max. 2 pages)
- Motivation letter (max. 1 page)
- Your study results so far (Transcript of records)
More information:
https://tropen.uni-hohenheim.de/en/excursion-tropics-india-2026
and see attachment.
We look forward to your applications!
Best regards,
The Hohenheim Tropics Team
