Practical Applications of ORYZA in Rice Research
March 24 - March 28
Rationale
This training program will familiarize the participants with the functions and the data organization to run the ORYZA model, experimental data collection for model calibration, evaluation, practical applications, and introduction of new features developed in the model.
Learning Objectives
At the end of the training, the participants will:
• understand the basic operations of ORYZA;
• identify and prepare the input files required for practical applications;
• understand the process & concepts of parameterization, calibration, and evaluation; and
• run the ORYZA model to generate outputs related to potential growth and yield, soil carbon sequestration, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, effects of abiotic stresses, and climate change on these variables.
Resource Persons
The expert group developing the ORYZA model delivers this course. Participants are encouraged to discuss their interests beyond the training, including, but not limited to, collaboration, advanced development, and model extensions for various applications.
About the Training Program
Prerequisites
The participants must bring their laptops with the following minimum specifications:
1. The User must be an administrator of the laptop for problem-free software installation;
2. The Operating System requirements:
a. at least Windows 8 or higher Windows version; and
b. Microsoft Office 2007 or higher edition.
3. Laptop specs:
a. RAM ≥ 4GB; and
b. free hard drive space ≥ 50GB.
Venue
The ORYZA Training Program for Practical Applications will be at IRRI Headquarters in Los Baños, Philippines. International participants are encouraged to arrive at least one day before the start of the program to adjust and recover from travel fatigue.
Los Baños is a small city located 60 km south of Manila and may take 1.5 hours travel time, depending on traffic conditions from Manila International Airport. We will forward travel instructions after your registration.
Accommodation
The IRRI Swaminathan Hall dormitory and IRRI Guesthouse are among the available options for the accommodation of visiting participants. The rooms and buildings at the IRRI campus have Wi-Fi access points meant for business use.
Registration Fees and Inclusions
The registration fee is:
$ 1500 for All International Participants / IRRI Country Office Participants
• The fee covers the training materials and registration services;
• local transportation (arrival/departure transportation between IRRI/Manila International Airport and within IRRI campus);
• accommodation for 6 days and 5 nights; and
• lunch with morning and afternoon refreshments during the training.
Participants are responsible for their insurance coverage, international transportation to and from Manila International Airport, and other meals (breakfast
and dinner).
$ 500 for In-Country Participants / Non-IRRI Professionals
• The fee covers the training materials and registration services; and
• lunch with morning and afternoon refreshments during the training.
Participants are responsible for their insurance coverage, transportation to and from IRRI, other meals (breakfast and dinner), and their accommodation.
$ 360 for IRRI HQ Participants / In-Country University Students
• The fee covers the training materials and registration services; and
• lunch with morning and afternoon refreshments during the training.
Participants are responsible for their insurance coverage, transportation to and from IRRI, other meals (breakfast and dinner), and their accommodation.
How to Register
Registrations are until the end of business day of February 7, 2025.
1. Register Online for the 2025 ORYZA Training Program for Practical Applications:
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Go to our website at: https://forms.gle/o6wNuYgXc9aPy5Wb9, OR
2. Send an Email:
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Send your intent to participate in the training workshop to oryza@irri.org.
Please be informed that we are unable to provide financial support for this training course. However, we can provide essential documents, such as the course description and a conditional acceptance letter, to support your application for external financial assistance.
Cancellation, Substitution, and Rescheduling Policy
Cancelation of participation after registration may be possible a month before the training program. You may nominate another person to replace your slot. Please notify us of such changes. IRRI will not be responsible for any cancelation charges assessed by the airlines, travel agencies, or third-party entities related to your travel plan.
If, for some reason, the course cancels, we will work with you to switch your confirmed registration to future training, or we will give you a refund.