Norman E. Borlaug International Agricultural Science and Technology Fellowship Program 2017! Application Deadline: November 30th 2016
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for the 2017 Norman E. Borlaug International Agricultural Science and Technology Fellowship Program. The program offers training and collaborative research opportunities to scientists, researchers, and policymakers from 32 eligible countries. Fellows will work one-on-one with a mentor at a U.S. university, research center, or government agency, usually for 8-12 weeks. The U.S. mentor will later visit the fellow’s home institution to continue collaboration.
Eligibility
To be considered for the Borlaug Fellowship Program, candidates must:
Be citizens of an eligible country
Be fluent in English
Have completed a Master’s or higher degree
Be in the early or middle stage of their career,
with at least two years of practical experience
Be employed by a university, government agency or research entity in their home country
Demonstrate their intention to continue working in their home country after completing the fellowship
Applicants are selected based on their academic and professional research interests and achievements, level of scientific competence, aptitude for scientific research, leadership potential, likelihood of bringing back new ideas to their home institution, and flexibility and aptitude for success in a cross-cultural environment. Consideration is also given to the relevance of the applicant’s research area to the research topics highlighted in the application announcement and to global food security and trade.
Application Requirements
Candidates must apply via the online application system (link below). The following information will be required:
Completed application form2-3 page program proposal and action planSigned approval from applicant’s home institutionTwo letters of recommendationOfficial copy of transcript for college/university degree(s) receivedCopy of passport identification page
Research Priorities
Online Application System
Click here to access the online application system (an external, third-party site)
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