Emerging Researchers. Global Ideas. Impact on Canadian Agriculture.
The IYCA Agri-Talent Showcase gives graduate students from universities outside Canada an opportunity to present agricultural research that could benefit Canadian agriculture and the agri-food sector. Each month, three selected researchers will present during a live Zoom webinar. Each presenter will have 10 minutes to explain their research, followed by moderated questions and constructive feedback. Following the presentations, registered attendees will vote for the presentation with the greatest potential to benefit Canadian agriculture. The selected presenter will receive the IYCA Audience Impact Award.
Application deadline: November 30, 2026
Webinar date: Last Saturdays of every month in 2027
There is no fee to apply or participate.
NameE-mailMessage
1. Are you currently enrolled in a final-year undergraduate, master’s or doctoral program at a recognized university outside Canada?
Yes
No
2. Is your research related to agriculture, agri-food, veterinary science, food systems, environmental science, agricultural engineering, economics, technology, or a closely related field?
Yes
No
4. If selected, are you available to participate in a technical rehearsal and a live Zoom webinar?
Yes
No
Unsure
5. Country of current residence6. University name
7. Degree level
Final year undergraduate
Master’s degree
Doctoral degree
Other graduate research degree
8. Program or department9. Expected graduation date 10. Short biography11. Research title
12. Primary research area
Crop production and climate resilience
Soil health and sustainable agriculture
Animal science, poultry science, animal health, animal welfare, or animal health, or veterinary innovation
Water management or food security
Agricultural engineering or farm technology
Digital agriculture, data, robotics, or artificial intelligence
Food systems or post-harvest management
Agricultural economics or rural development
Labour or inclusive agricultural systems
Other
13. Current stage of the research14. Research summary15. What agricultural challenge does your research address?16. How could this research benefit Canadian agriculture or the Canadian agri-food sector?17. What adaptation, testing, resources, or collaboration would be required to apply the research in Canada?18. What is original or particularly valuable about your research?
19. Who could benefit from this research?
Crop producers
Livestock or poultry producers
Veterinarians or animal health professionals
Agricultural researchers
Students or educational institutions
Agri-food businesses
Rural or Indigenous communities
Policymakers
Consumers
Environmental organizations
Other
20. Proposed presentation title21. What are the three most important points the audience should learn from your presentation?
22. Have you previously presented this research publicly?
Yes
No
23. Link to a previous presentation, publication, abstract, or research profile
24. Can you deliver a clear 10-minute presentation in English and respond to questions in English?
Yes
No
25. Supervisor’s or academic adviser’s name26. Supervisor’s or academic adviser’s university email address
27. Have you discussed this application and the proposed public presentation with your supervisor or academic adviser?
Yes
No
Not applicable to my program
28. Applicant declarations
I confirm that the information in this application is accurate.
I confirm that I am the researcher, a member of the research team, or otherwise authorized to present this work.
I have permission to publicly share the information proposed for the presentation.
I will not present confidential, proprietary, patent-sensitive, culturally restricted, or otherwise unauthorized information.
I understand that the Showcase is a public virtual event.
I understand that participation does not guarantee funding, admission, employment, publication, mentorship, or future collaboration.
I agree that IYCA may use the information submitted to assess my application, promote the event, and administer the Showcase.
