The Norman E. Borlaug Leadership Enhancement in Agriculture Program
(Borlaug LEAP) offers fellowships to enhance the quality of thesis
research of
graduate students from developing countries who show strong promise as
leaders in the field of agriculture and related disciplines as defined
by Title XII. Borlaug LEAP was developed in conjunction with the Borlaug
International Agricultural Science and Technology Fellows Program
sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) but
operates as a separate program. The Borlaug LEAP is part of the US
Government's Feed the Future 21st Century Leadership Program funded by
the United States Agency for International Development.
The Borlaug LEAP Fellowship supports engaging a mentor at a United States (US) University and at a Consultative
Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) system center
to support and enhance the thesis research and mentoring experience.
Awards are made on a competitive basis to students who show strong
scientific and leadership potential, have a well coordinated proposal
between their home university, a US university mentor, and the CGIAR
mentor, and whose research is related to a strong research and support
project within the host country. Emphasis is placed on work that has
relevance to the national development of the student's home country.
REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS (RFAs)
Applications are requested
for sub-Saharan African students conducting research on topics related
to the US Government's global hunger and food security initiative -- FEED THE FUTURE.
The focus region is sub-Saharan Africa. All topics related to
agriculture (as defined by Title XII) and the research strategies of the
Feed the Future Initiative are admissible. The administrative due date
for applications is: JUNE 14, 2013. Applications must be RECEIVED BY JUNE 14, 2013 to be considered for fellowships beginning September 15, 2013 through September 14, 2014.
For more information on how to apply, see this flier and website.
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