To increase the flow of information and outreach to minority serving higher-education institutions that prepare future potential employees for international agricultural related activities and industries. To provide an international agricultural experience to faculty that will assist them in providing guidance to students. Brochure (.pdf)

The Faculty Fellowship Program will not operate in 2011 due to budget considerations.

Who Can Apply?

• You must be a U.S. Citizen
   
• Faculty member of a minority serving higher education institution
   
• Have the approval of the college or university

Classification and Qualifications

• Level of work will be determined by the review of work experience and education.

Work Schedule

• Based upon work plan

Benefits

• Salary paid by college or university.
   
• Absences from work will be handled on a case-by-case basis.

Training

• Provided to perform duties

For more information:

• Contact Connie Simpson on 202/690-1399, fax 202/720-2658 or e-mail Connie.Simpson@fas.usda.gov.
   
• Submit application to Fellows Coordinator, U. S. Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agriculture Service, 1400 Independence Ave., SW, Rm. 4069-S, Washington, DC 20250-1008 between January 15 – April 15 each year.