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Candidates will be evaluated, interviewed, and selected based on the following criteria:

  • Citizens of recipient country

  • Good working knowledge of the English language

  • Minimum master's degree with 3 years of practical experience or working toward master's degree with 5 years experience

  • Current employment in a university, government, or other research entity in the recipient's country

  • Early stage in their professional career

  • Demonstrated intention to continue working in the home country

How to Apply

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.

 

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