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Candidates
must meet the following
criteria to be eligible for the Borlaug
Fellowship Program:
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Citizens of country
in which the Borlaug Fellowship Program is offered
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Early to middle
stage of their professional career
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Good working knowledge of the English language
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Minimum of a Master's degree
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Two or more
years of practical work experience
and currently employed in an university, government, non-profit, or private
agricultural research entity in the recipient country.
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Demonstrate intention to continue working in the home
country after completing their Borlaug fellowship in the U.S.
How to
Apply
Applicants will need to fill out the
Borlaug Fellowship
Program application form. In addition, the following documents must be
included with your application:
- One official copy of
transcript of college degrees
- Two letters of recommendation. The letters
should specifically address:
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your aptitude for scientific research
- your leadership skills and the
likelihood that you will bring back new ideas and implement change at
your institution
- your proficiency in the English
language
- One passport-size photograph
- A photocopy of the front page of your
passport (contains name, picture, etc.)
- Signed approval form from your home
institution
- Signed conditions of training form
Please do not include any additional documents other than what is listed
above. If more information is necessary, you will be asked for it at a
later time.
For further information contact the
program manager for your
country.
Fellow Responsibilities
Each
Fellow's primary responsibility is to
successfully complete the project plan
created by the Fellow and his/her mentor.
In addition, USDA requires the Fellow to
complete the following activities:
For
more information about the responsibilities
of Borlaug Fellows, please review the
following
form.
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