[Plsfaculty] FW: USDA-FAS / 2011 Borlaug Fellowship Program is seeking to identify U.S. universities to host a participating Fellow(s) from countries worldwide

Wed May 25 11:21:16 MST 2011

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Subject: USDA-FAS / 2011 Borlaug Fellowship Program is seeking to identify
U.S. universities to host a participating Fellow(s) from countries worldwide

USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) is seeking to identify U.S.
universities willing to host English speaking agricultural scientists under
the Norman E. Borlaug International Agricultural Science and Technology
Fellowship Program (Borlaug Fellowship Program). These Fellows have been
selected competitively based on research priorities, academic and work
accomplishments, commitment to Borlaug Fellowship goals and leadership
qualities.  It is recommended that the proposed program begin in September
2011, however, priority should be given to a time that is appropriate for
the Fellow’s proposed topic of research. The program should last for a
period of 8-12 weeks.  Budgets vary but are approximately $25,000-$30,000,
allowing 10% for overhead (e.g. supplies relating to research, etc.).
Frequently Asked Questions
<http://www.fas.usda.gov/icd/borlaug/Hosting_a_Fellow/FAQs2.asp> 

The Borlaug Fellowship Program aims to promote food security and economic
growth by increasing scientific knowledge and collaborative research to
improve agricultural productivity.  This program targets promising young
scientists and policymakers from developing or middle income countries.  The
Fellows spend 8-12 weeks in the United States and work one-on-one with a
U.S. scientist in their field.  The mentor coordinates the Fellow’s training
and in order to continue collaborative efforts, visits the Fellow's host
country for 7-10 days within 6-12 months after completion of the training in
the U.S.

Each Fellow has specific research topic interests. Please find attached a
brief description of the Fellows’ research/fellowship interest, educational
and research background, and program goals.

Institutions may submit a proposal to host a participating Fellow following
the guidelines below:   

• Indicate the name of the institution and mentor applying to host the
Fellow(s);

• Indicate the country, research interests and reference number of each
Fellow;

• Provide a tentative  action plan based on the Fellow’s research proposal
and action plan, including topics covered, field visits and other
activities;

• Provide a summary of relevant institutional capabilities for hosting
international scientists and policymakers in the proposed field;

• Briefly describe the research expertise and international experience of
the mentor in the Fellow’s field of interest;

• A 1-2 page curriculum vitae should be provided for mentors and other
collaborating researchers involved in the proposed program. This is not
included in the page count provided maximum noted below;

• Identify the expected skills or knowledge to be acquired by the Fellow at
the end of the program;

• Complete a budget based on the attached template with budget notes
justifying the budget.  If attendance at the World Food Prize in Des Moines,
Iowa in October, 2011 is feasible, the budget should include time and
funding for the Fellow to attend;   

• Complete the following checklist on university administrative policies;

• Include all components of the proposal in a single PDF document, and;

• Proposal, excluding the budget, should not exceed 3-4 pages.  If more than
one Fellow is requested, an additional two pages per fellow is permitted.

Please submit the proposal, university administrative checklist and
estimated budget via email to: Sarah Winnan at sarah.winnan at fas.usda.gov and
Catherine Chesnutt at Catherine.Chesnutt at fas.usda.gov. USDA’s Foreign
Agricultural Service (FAS) would like to receive all expressions of interest
by Monday – June 6, 2011. Also, you may contact Tacarra Birmingham at
Tacarra.Birmingham at fas.usda.gov to answer any questions regarding the
application process.

Funding support will be provided through USDA as part of the Borlaug
Fellowship Program. For more information on the Borlaug Program, please
visit: http://www.fas.usda.gov/icd/borlaug/Borlaug.asp.  It is important to
note that the Borlaug Fellowship Program has provided over 500 fellowships
for agricultural professionals from 64 developing countries worldwide from
Africa & Middle East, Asia, Eastern Europe, and Latin America.

Roberto González Jr., M.P.A.

Regional Director / USDA-HSI National Program

Southern California and Arizona

Host: SDSU-Imperial Valley Campus

Administration Building, Room 101D

720 Heber Avenue

Calexico, CA 92231-2403

Telephone: (760) 768-5523

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

  Departmental Management (DM)

   Office of Advocacy and Outreach (OAO)

    Higher Education Institutions Program (HEIP)

USDA-HSI National Program Office

Web site: http://www.hsi.usda.gov/

Cultivating Knowledge. Developing Leaders.

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