SAARC Agriculture Centre (SAC) under the framework of SAARC has been working for strengthening agricultural research and development through regional networks of different institutions in South Asia. SAC has taken initiatives “SAARC Agriculture PhD Scholarship Program” to support aspiring agricultural professionals of the region to pursue their PhD degree in reputed agricultural universities in SAARC region and started this program since 2017. The scholarships provide financial support for applicants from SAARC Member States to undertake a postgraduate qualification at PhD level in the field of agriculture and allied disciplines for three years. The scholarships are competitive and merit-based providing opportunities for regular employees of the National Agricultural Research and Extension System (NARES) in respective SAARC Member States to gain their PhD degrees.