Cameroon

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is pleased to announce the initiation of The Norman E. Borlaug International Science and Technology Fellows Program (Borlaug Fellows Program) for Cameroon. The Borlaug Fellows Program offers training and collaborative research opportunities in international agricultural science, leadership and policy. Training venues usually include U.S. universities, government agencies, and international agricultural research centers. Each Fellow works one-on-one with a mentor who coordinates the Fellow's training and visits the Fellow's home institution after completion of the training.

The 2007 Borlaug Fellows Program for Cameroon is administered by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) in cooperation with the government of Cameroon and the World Agroforestry Center.

The application deadline for the 2007 Borlaug Fellows Program for Cameroon is May 18, 2007.

Objectives:
  • Provide entry-level Cameroonian agricultural research scientists, faculty and policymakers with one-on-one training opportunities in the fields of agricultural research (see targeted research areas below);
  • Provide scientists, faculty and policymakers with practical experience and exposure to new technologies that can enhance their own research endeavors;
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  • Foster increased collaboration and networking between Cameroonian and U.S. agricultural scientists and policymakers to improve agricultural productivity;
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  • Facilitate the transfer of new science and agricultural technologies to strengthen agricultural practices;
  • Address obstacles to the adoption of technology such as ineffectual policies and regulations.

    • Length of Fellowships

    Fellowships are generally for 4 to 6 weeks but can be slightly longer if merited by the research topic.

    Eligibility Requirements:

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

    • Citizens of Cameroon;
    • Good working knowledge of the English language;
    • Minimum Masters degree with 3 years of practical experience or working toward Masters degree with 5 years experience;
    • Early stage in their professional career;
    • Currently employed at a Cameroonian research institution with the intent to continue working in Cameroon for a minimum of two years following their return from the United States

    Application Requirements:

    Eligible candidates are invited to submit the complete application including the following attachments no later than May 18, 2007:
  • Application form
     
  • One-page program proposal
     
  • Approval of the home institution
     
  • Two letters of recommendation
     
  • Official copy of transcript of college degrees
     
  • Copy of passport identification page
     
  • Two passport-sized photos
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    For application materials, questions and to submit applications, please contact:

    Daniel Agoons
    Special Projects Coordinator
    U.S. Embassy Yaounde
    Cameroon
    Tel: +237-223 4014, ext. 4544

    E-mail: AgoonsDO@state.gov

    For additional information, please contact:

    Borlaug Fellows Program–Cameroon
    E-mail: BorlaugSubSaharanAfrica@fas.usda.gov
    http://www.fas.usda.gov/icd/borlaug/borlaug.htm 


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