Peru - CIP

International Potato Center

The International Potato Center (CIP) in Lima, Peru has been hosting Borlaug-Ruan International Interns since 2000. 

Established in 1971, the International Potato Center (CIP) is a research-for-development organization with a focus on potato, sweet potato and Andean roots and tubers. It delivers innovative science-based solutions to enhance access to affordable nutritious food, foster inclusive sustainable business and employment growth, and drive the climate resilience of root and tuber agri-food systems. CIP carries out research and development in biodiversity; plant breeding; crop management; natural resource systems; and human health related to agriculture.

In addition to its headquarters in La Molina, Peru, CIP also has a research presence in more than 20 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. In 2024, the World Food Prize Foundation expanded its partnership to include internship placements at CIP Kenya in Nairobi.

Student Research Projects

In the Footsteps of Native Nutrition: Discovering the Potential of Potatoes, Yacon and Mashwa (2025)

Development and Application of Competent Bacterial Cells for Efficient Detection of Potato Leafroll Virus (PLRV) (2024)

Safeguarding the Future: Tackling Conservation Inside and Outside of a Laboratory (2023)

Potato and Sweetpotato and Hybrid Conference Participation Exploration (2022)

Detecting Viruses in Potatoes and Sweet Potatoes with Deep Sequencing of Viral sRNAs (2021)

Finding Value in Unsuspected Places: Investigating the effects of growing location on micronutrient content in Native Andean Potatoes (2018)

The Impact of Atmospheric Conditions on Stomatal Conductance Using Fully Integrated and Water Restricted Varieties of Potato and Sweet Potato (2017)

Utilizing Time-lapses to Analyze Root and Upper Biomass Correlation (2016)

An Investigation of Virus Infections in Sweet Potato Crops (2015)

Analyzing the Component Traits of Potato Root System Architecture in Relation to Drought Tolerance Characteristics (2014)

Exploring the Effects of Climate Change on Parasitoids of the Potato Tuber Moth (2013)

Analysis of Climate Data in Southern Peru Using Geographic Information System Tools (2012)

Evaluating Biological Control Methods to Reduce Damage by the Potato Tuber Moth (2011)

Assessing Genetic and Nutritional Trait Diversity in Native Andean Potatoes for Improved Breeding Efficiency (2010)

Investigation of the Effects of Climate and Other Factors on Potato Production in China (2009)

Food Security Strategies in the Montaro Valley (2008)

Studying Phytophthora Infestans in Potatoes (2007)

Developing Urban Agriculture (2006)

Determining the Amount of Vitamin C Content in Potatoes (2005)

Determining the Vitamin C Content of Potato Genotypes (2004)

The Molecular Characterization of Transgenic Sweet Potato (2003)

Evaluating the Effects of Pesticides on the Potato Tuber Moth (2003)

Experimenting with Genetic Modification in Potatoes (2002)

Poverty Reduction through Native Potato Chips (2001)

An Examination of Potato Research in Peru (2000)