FOA-Borlaug Fellowship Program World Food Prize Event (USDA-FAS-10777-0700-10-20-0004); April 9, 2020

 

Agency

US Department of Agriculture – Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS)

 

Description

The Borlaug International Agricultural Science and Technology Fellowship Program (Borlaug Fellowship Program) advances USDA’s agricultural research goals of promoting collaborative programs among agricultural professionals of eligible countries, agricultural professionals of the United States, the international agricultural research system, and United States entities conducting research by providing fellowships to individuals from eligible countries who specialize or have experience in agricultural education, research, extension, or other related fields.

 

The selected award recipient will collaborate with FAS Global Programs, Fellowship Programs staff members to organize and execute two workshops adjacent to the annual World Food Prize Borlaug Dialogue:

•         the USDA Borlaug Fellowship Program World Food Prize Event (Event), from approximately 9am – 5pm on Monday, October 12, 2020. This event should stimulate discussion among fellows and mentors regarding collaborative agricultural research, transfer of new science and agricultural technologies to strengthen agricultural practice, reduction of barriers to technology adoption, and/or development of agricultural extension services. It should also provide an opportunity for fellows to build a community of practice to foster improved use of agricultural science worldwide.

•         a formal breakfast workshop from approximately 7:30am – 10am for Fellows and their Mentors, featuring a USDA principal. FAS will confirm the date for the Breakfast meeting not later than three weeks in advance. This workshop will provide the opportunity for USDA and other presenters to discuss USDA’s vision for international agricultural education, research, and extension.

 

The selected recipient will also be expected to provide necessary support to facilitate the above events, as further delineated in Section F.

 

Fellows’ research interests will fall within the scope of “food and agricultural sciences” as defined by 7 USC 3103(9); USDA will confirm the number of fellows and their particular research interests not later than three weeks prior to the event date.

 

Announcement Number

USDA-FAS-10777-0700-10-20-0004

 

Closing Date

April 9, 2020

 

Link to Full Announcement

https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=324661

 

Contact Information

David Gooze

202-690-1791
borlaugfellowship@usda.gov