The Norman E. Borlaug Leadership Enhancement in Agriculture Program is accepting applications from sub-Saharan African students conducting research on topics related to the US Government's global hunger initiative -- Feed the Future. All topics related to agriculture (as defined by Title XII) and the Feed the Future initiative are admissible. The deadline for receipt of applications is June 14, 2013 to be considered for fellowships beginning September 15, 2013 through September 14, 2014.
The Borlaug LEAP offers fellowships to enhance the quality of thesis research of graduate students from developing countries who show strong promise as leaders in the field of agriculture and related disciplines. The program supports engaging a mentor at a US university and a CGIAR center. Awards are made on a competitive basis to students who show strong scientific and leadership potential, have a well coordinated proposal between their home university, a US university mentor, and the CGIAR mentor, and whose research has relevance to the national development of the students home country or region.
The Norman E. Borlaug Leadership Enhancement in Agriculture Program is accepting applications from sub-Saharan African students conducting research on topics related to the US Government's global hunger initiative -- Feed the Future. All topics related to agriculture (as defined by Title XII) and the Feed the Future initiative are admissible. The deadline for receipt of applications is June 14, 2013 to be considered for fellowships beginning September 15, 2013 through September 14, 2014.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The Borlaug LEAP offers fellowships to enhance the quality of thesis research of graduate students from developing countries who show strong promise as leaders in the field of agriculture and related disciplines. The program supports engaging a mentor at a US university and a CGIAR center. Awards are made on a competitive basis to students who show strong scientific and leadership potential, have a well coordinated proposal between their home university, a US university mentor, and the CGIAR mentor, and whose research has relevance to the national development of the students home country or region.
FUNDING
The award level is US$20,000 for a maximum of one year. The funds are administered as a grant to the US university mentor. Grant funds can be used to support a variety of research needs including students travel to the research site, research support at the CGIAR or US university, and U.S. faculty member travel to the research site to mentor the student in collaboration with a CGIAR scientist. Funds should not be used to pay tuition or salaries.
THE FELLOWSHIP
The program supports internships for up to 12 months. Internships can be at the CGIAR, US graduate-level university or a combination of appropriate institutions. Students are encouraged to creatively plan an internship that best suits their educational needs and circumstances. A minimum of three months should be spent at any one location.
ELIGIBILITY
For the current Request for Applications, students must be:
- citizens of a USAID-assisted country in sub-Saharan Africa;
- enrolled in a PhD or Masters program; and,
- fluent in English.