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Selected
International Grants, Exchanges, Fellowships,
and Collaborative Research Opportunities in Agriculture
Brethren
Service/Chinese Agricultural Exchange Program
H. Lamar Gibble, Director
Brethren Service Exchange Programs
1451 Dundee Avenue
Elgin, IL 60120
Phone: (708) 742-5100
Fax: (312) 742-6103
| Fields of Study: | Agricultural sciences. |
| Purpose of Study: | To combat the problem of world hunger by sharing agricultural techniques both in theory and practice, and advance the prospects for world peace through building bridges of understanding, friendship and goodwill across national boundaries. |
| Eligibility: | Citizens of the People's Republic of China. |
| Financial Provisions: | Provides placement in the United States, visa, health insurance (sickness and accident) and maintains active person-to-person interest throughout the year. The People's Republic of China provides training in English, preparation for the assignments, and furnishes round trip transportation. |
| Duration: | 1 year. |
| Number: | Not specified. |
| Deadline: | Contact organization. |
Centre for
Tropical Agronomic Research and Training (CATIE)
CATIE, Turrialba
7170 Turrialba
Costa Rica
Phone: (506) 556 1016
Fax: (506) 556 1533
| Fields of Study: | Production systems, tropical livestock, forestry and agroforestry, tropical crop protection, tropical crop improvement, integrated management of natural resources (protected areas, watershed management). |
| Purpose of Study: | To improve human resources in tropical agriculture in the American tropics. |
| Eligibility: | Applicants must be citizens of Latin America and Caribbean countries. Priority is given to citizens of Central America and the Caribbean. |
| Financial Provisions: | Air fare, tuition and living expenses. |
| Duration: | 1 year of coursework and 1 year for master's thesis. |
| Number: | 30 scholarships. |
| Deadline: | March 31. |
The China-Cornell
Fellowship Program
Cornell University
Dr. Xiangzhong Yang, Program Director
P.O. Box 14, Kennedy Hall
Ithaca, NY 14853
Phone: (607) 255-2283
Fax: (607) 255-1005
| Fields of Study: | Those actively pursued by the universities and research organizations of the institution, including animal behavior, ecology and environmental science. |
| Purpose of Study: | Assist in the advancement of science in Chinese higher education and research. |
| Eligibility: | Citizens of the People's Republic of China with legitimate working status in an overseas academic setting. Candidates should also have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree, additional post-doctorate training in a relevant field, and scientific qualifications. |
| Financial Provisions: | Laboratory space, research or project support, technical assistance and a complementary salary to cover housing and living expenses in China. Additional assistance is also provided to cover international airfare, essential professional materials, and the cost of maintaining housing in the U.S. while in China. |
| Duration: | 3 years. |
| Number: | 30 fellowships. |
| Deadline: | Not Specified. |
Eisenhower
Exchange Fellowships
256 South 16th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone: (215) 546-1738
Fax: (215) 546-4567
| Fields of Study: | Multiple. |
| Purpose of Study: | To promote the exchange of information, ideas, and perspectives among emerging leaders throughout the world in the interest of understanding and peace. |
| Eligibility: | Mid career professionals who have already demonstrated outstanding achievement in their countries and professions. |
| Financial Provisions: | All cost of travel to and from the United States and within the United States. An allowance is provided for living expenses. |
| Duration: | 10 to 12 weeks. |
| Number: | Approximately 25. |
| Deadline: | Not Specified. |
Food and
Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Senior Fellowship Officer
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Liaison Office for North America
1001 22nd St. NW
Washington D.C. 20437
Phone: (202) 653-2453
Fax: (202) 653-5760
FELLOWSHIPS AND SCHOLARSHIPS:
| Fields of Study: | Agriculture, fisheries, forestry, nutrition, agricultural economics and statistics, rural institutions and services, and related areas. |
| Purpose of Study: | Applicants must be citizens of countries in which FAO carries out projects of technical assistance provided they are working or destined to work on these projects. Candidates must have adequate basic and technical education and practical experience in the field of study. |
| Eligibility: | At least $1,000 per month, plus training fees, approved travel costs, and a book allowance. |
| Financial Provisions: | From 2 months to 2 years. |
| Duration: | Not specified. |
| Number: | Not specified. |
| Deadline: | Contact agency for current information. |
GROUP TRAINING ACTIVITIES:
| Fields of Study: | Animal production and health, atomic energy, economic analysis, fisheries, forestry and forest products, land and water development, nutrition, plant production and protection, public information, rural institutions and services, and statistics. |
| Purpose of Study: | |
| Eligibility: | Open to high level government officials, technical officers and intermediate-level personnel from FAO member-states. |
| Financial Provisions: | To cover the cost of the course. |
| Duration: | From a few days to 2 months. |
| Number: | Not specified. |
| Deadline: | Contact FAO for current information. |
Hubert H.
Humphrey Fellowship Program
Institute of International Education
1400 K Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20005
Phone: (202) 326-7701
Fax: (202) 326-7702
E-mail: hhh@iie.org
| Fields of Study: | Public service in fields of natural resources and environmental management, agricultural development/economics, health and nutrition, and public administration. |
| Purpose of Study: | To provide accomplished mid-career professionals from developing countries, East and Central Europe and the former Soviet Union the opportunity to pursue a year of study and related practical professional experience in the U.S. |
| Eligibility: | Applicants must have an undergraduate degree, five years of substantial professional experience, demonstrated leadership qualities, and fluency in English. |
| Financial Provisions: | Travel, tuition, monthly maintenance, books, and funding for professional activities. |
| Duration: | 1 academic year. |
| Number: | 150 to 200. |
| Deadline: | July to December of preceding year; applications may be obtained from U.S. embassies and consulates, U.S. Information Service offices, or the Fulbright Commissions in applicant's home country. |
International
Research & Exchanges Board (IREX)
1616 H Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: (202) 628-8188
Fax: (202) 628-8189
E-mail: irex@gwuvm.gwu.edu
US HOST UNIVERSITIES FOR GRADUATE STUDENT FROM EURASIA AND THE BALTICS (EDMUND S. MUSKIE AND FREEDOM SUPPORT ACT FELLOWS):
| Fields of Study: | Unrestricted. |
| Purpose of Study: | To bring graduate students from the countries of Eurasia and the Baltics for one- and two-year degree and non-degree programs in professional fields in the US. |
| Eligibility: | The university must be located in the United States, have an accredited program in economics or public policy, offer support services for foreign students |
| Financial Provisions: | The Fellowships cover partial tuition, living expenses, health insurance, travel, and a book allowance. |
| Duration: | 1 or 2 years. |
| Number: | About 150. |
| Deadline: | January for accepting students to begin the following fall. |
The Kosciuszko
Foundation
New York Office:
15 East 65th street
New York, NY 10021-6595
Phone: (212) 734-2130
Fax: (212) 623-4552
Warsaw Office:
ul. Nowy Swiat 4, Room 118,
00-497 Warsaw
Phone/Fax 48 26 21 7067
EXCHANGE PROGRAM WITH POLAND:
| Fields of Study: | Unrestricted |
| Purpose of Study: | To assist Poles in furthering their research studies at accredited institutions of higher learning in the United States. |
| Eligibility: | Applicants must be Polish citizens residing permanently in Poland; possess an M.A./M.S. degree (preference is given to doctoral or postdoctoral candidates and scholars); possess strong English language skills. |
| Financial Provisions: | Cost of living stipend including housing accident insurance, incidental costs of books, copying charges, and when warranted, transatlantic and domestic transportation. |
| Duration: | 1 year. |
| Number: | Not specified. |
| Deadline: | January 15. |
PEW Economic
Freedom Fellows Program
Director, PEW Economic Freedom Fellows Program
1304 36th Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20007
Phone: (202) 687-5277
Fax: (202) 687-5288
E-mail: pewinfo@gunet.georgetown.edu
| Fields of Study: | Sharpen skills in economic policy issues, financial management, market oriented systems and computer application. |
| Purpose of Study: | Sharpen skills in economic policy issues, financial management, market oriented systems and computer application. |
| Eligibility: | Citizen of Asia, Eastern/Central Europe or the former Soviet Union with oral and written proficiency in English language who currently or potentially holds a leadership position within his/her country of residence. |
| Financial Provisions: | Coverage of travel to and from the United States, travel within the U.S. during scheduled site visits and housing. Monthly stipend to cover meals and incidentals. |
| Duration: | Five months |
| Number: | 20 |
| Deadline: | Asia: July 15, Eastern/Central Europe & the Former Soviet Union: August 1. |
US-China
Program
National Science Foundation
Division of International Programs
4201 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22230
Phone: (703) 306-1710
Fax: (703) 306-0476
Home Page: http://www.nsf.gov
| Fields of Study: | International science and engineering. |
| Purpose of Study: | Advance U.S. international science and engineering activities which promise significant benefit to U.S. research and education. |
| Eligibility: | Be in compliance with standard NSF eligibility criteria. Standardly a graduate or postdoctoral student. For projects with China, a counterpart agency may be required. |
| Financial Provisions: | Average $30,000 to $45,000 for two years, depending on proposed duration. |
| Duration: | Up to 3 years. |
| Number: | Not specified. |
| Deadline: | Ongoing. |
U.S.-Israel
B.A.R.D.
Binational Agriculture Research and Development Fund (BARD)
Attn: Lynn Gipe
Building 005, Room 102
Agricultural Research Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture, BARC-West
Beltsville, MD 20705
Phone: (301) 504-5605
Fax: (301) 504-5298
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM:
| Fields of Study: | Agriculture. |
| Purpose of Study: | To promote cooperative agriculture research between postdoctoral fellows from the U.S. and Israel to provide BARD with input into new research areas and to enhance scientific competence in these areas. |
| Eligibility: | Applicants must be citizens of the U.S. or Israel who have fulfilled the requirements for a Ph.D. within the last three years. |
| Financial Provisions: | $3,000 per month and one round trip air ticket. Payments are made in coordination with the fellow's base institution. |
| Duration: | 3 to 12 months. |
| Number: | Not specified. |
| Deadline: | January 15. |
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