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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>FYI…………………<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Gonzalez Jr., Roberto [mailto:Roberto.Gonzalez@osec.usda.gov] <br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, May 25, 2011 10:13 AM<br><b>To:</b> 'dean@cals.arizona.edu'; 'riley@ag.arizona.edu'; 'garyt@ag.arizona.edu'; 'rtorres@cals.arizona.edu'; 'rallen@ag.arizona.edu'; 'brucet@ag.arizona.edu'; 'shim@cals.arizona.edu'; 'jwinzerl@ag.arizona.edu'; 'chuck@ag.arizona.edu'; 'larkins@ag.arizona.edu'; 'silver@ag.arizona.edu'; 'gabrad@ag.arizona.edu'<br><b>Subject:</b> USDA-FAS / 2011 Borlaug Fellowship Program is seeking to identify U.S. universities to host a participating Fellow(s) from countries worldwide<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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.). <a href="http://www.fas.usda.gov/icd/borlaug/Hosting_a_Fellow/FAQs2.asp">Frequently Asked Questions</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Institutions may submit a proposal to host a participating Fellow following the guidelines below: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>• Indicate the name of the institution and mentor applying to host the Fellow(s);<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>• Indicate the country, research interests and reference number of each Fellow;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>• Provide a tentative action plan based on the Fellow’s research proposal and action plan, including topics covered, field visits and other activities;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>• Provide a summary of relevant institutional capabilities for hosting international scientists and policymakers in the proposed field;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>• Briefly describe the research expertise and international experience of the mentor in the Fellow’s field of interest;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>• 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;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>• Identify the expected skills or knowledge to be acquired by the Fellow at the end of the program;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>• 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; <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>• Complete the following checklist on university administrative policies;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>• Include all components of the proposal in a single PDF document, and;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>• 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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Please submit the proposal, university administrative checklist and estimated budget via email to: Sarah Winnan at <a href="mailto:sarah.winnan@fas.usda.gov">sarah.winnan@fas.usda.gov</a> and Catherine Chesnutt at <a href="mailto:Catherine.Chesnutt@fas.usda.gov">Catherine.Chesnutt@fas.usda.gov</a>. <b>USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) would like to receive all expressions of interest by Monday – June 6, 2011</b>. Also, you may contact Tacarra Birmingham at <a href="mailto:Tacarra.Birmingham@fas.usda.gov">Tacarra.Birmingham@fas.usda.gov</a> to answer any questions regarding the application process.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Funding support will be provided through USDA as part of the Borlaug Fellowship Program. For more information on the Borlaug Program, please visit: <a href="http://www.fas.usda.gov/icd/borlaug/Borlaug.asp">http://www.fas.usda.gov/icd/borlaug/Borlaug.asp</a>. 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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=ES-MX>Roberto González Jr., </span></b><b><span lang=ES-MX style='font-size:10.0pt'>M.P.A.</span></b><span lang=ES-MX><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><i>Regional Director / USDA-HSI National Program<o:p></o:p></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><i>Southern California and Arizona<o:p></o:p></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:3.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Host:</b> SDSU-Imperial Valley Campus<span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Administration Building, Room 101D<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>720 Heber Avenue<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Calexico, CA 92231-2403<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Telephone: (760) 768-5523<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:6.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><a name="OLE_LINK2"></a><a name="OLE_LINK1"></a> Departmental Management (DM)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Office of Advocacy and Outreach (OAO)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Higher Education Institutions Program (HEIP)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:6.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>USDA-HSI National Program Office</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Web site: <a href="http://www.hsi.usda.gov/">http://www.hsi.usda.gov/</a><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:6.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i>Cultivating Knowledge. Developing Leaders.<o:p></o:p></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>