Applicants will need to fill out the Borlaug Fellows 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:
  • 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

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:

• Extracurricular travel and site visits

• Midterm and Final Reporting

• Final Presentation

• Program Evaluation 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.