The NIFA (National Institute of Food and Agriculture) Fellowships Grant Program is offered to cultivate the next generation of scientists who will address current and future challenges in agriculture. This grant is specifically designed for talented doctoral candidates and postdoctoral trainees who demonstrate remarkable promise in agricultural science. Its primary purpose is to enhance the technical and academic competence of doctoral students, and to foster research independence and teaching credentials for postdoctoral scientists in food, forestry, and agricultural sciences. Through well-developed mentoring and training activities, the program aims to increase the number of gifted agricultural scientists in the United States, supporting both single-function and integrated research, education, and extension projects.
Opportunity ID: 123794
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-AFRI-003538 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Agriculture and Food Research Initiative: NIFA Fellowships Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Education Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.310 — Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 21, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 19, 2012 In FY 2012, a Letter of Intent is required for submission of an application to the NIFA Fellowships Grant Program. A letter is required for both Pre- and Postdoctoral Grant applications. Refer to Part IV, A (page 14) for instructions on the preparation of a Letter of Intent. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 19, 2012 In FY 2012, a Letter of Intent is required for submission of an application to the NIFA Fellowships Grant Program. A letter is required for both Pre- and Postdoctoral Grant applications. Refer to Part IV, A (page 14) for instructions on the preparation of a Letter of Intent. |
| Archive Date: | Feb 18, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $130,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Individuals Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | NIFA Pre- and Postdoctoral Fellowship Grants will support research, education, extension, or integrated activities that address one of the Challenge Areas or Foundational Program Areas, as submitted by eligible (i) students pursuing a doctorate degree and who have successfully completed their preliminary, qualifying, or general exams (oral and/or written, as per institutional requirements) prior to the application deadline; and (ii) individuals seeking postdoctoral opportunities who have received their doctoral degree no earlier than January 1, 2009 and not later than July 19, 2012. Applicants must respond to the Program Area Priorities and deadlines found in the FY 2012 RFA. Applications submitted by non-United States organizations will not be considered for support. However, U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents applying for Pre- and Postdoctoral Fellowships may do all or part of the proposed work at a non-United States organization.Eligible applicants for the program implemented under this subpart include: (1) State Agricultural Experiment Stations; (2) colleges and universities (including junior colleges offering associate degrees or higher); (3) university research foundations; (4) other research institutions and organizations; (5) Federal agencies, (6) national laboratories; (7) private organizations or corporations; (8) individuals who are U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents; and (9) any group consisting of two or more entities identified in (1) through (8). Eligible institutions do not include foreign and international organizations. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | The AFRI NIFA Fellowship RFA focuses on developing the next generation of scientists who will lead agriculture into the future by solving current and future challenges facing our society. The AFRI NIFA Fellowships Grant Program targets talented, highly-motivated doctoral candidates and postdoctoral trainees that demonstrate remarkable promise and the ability to increase the number of gifted agricultural scientists in the United States. The NIFA Fellows are individuals who have the potential for remarkable accomplishments in agricultural science. The Program seeks to develop the technical and academic competence of doctoral candidates and the research independence and teaching credentials of postdoctoral scientists in the food, forestry and agricultural sciences that are within NIFA�s challenge areas through well-developed and highly interactive mentoring and training activities. Project types supported by AFRI within this RFA include single-function Research, Education, and Extension Projects and multi-function Integrated Research, Education, and/or Extension Projects. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Agriculture and Food Research Initiative: NIFA Fellowships Grant Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIFA Help Desk
Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays Email:electronic@nifa.usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 123794 Full Announcement-1 -> final fy12 afri_nifa fellowships 9 20 11.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIFA Help Desk Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays Email: electronic@nifa.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.310 | PKG00079211 | Sep 21, 2011 | Jan 19, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
123794 RR_SF424_1_2-1.2.pdf
123794 PerformanceSite_1_3-1.3.pdf
123794 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_2-1.2.pdf
123794 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_1_2-1.2.pdf
123794 RR_Budget-1.1.pdf
123794 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
123794 CSREES_Supplemental_Info-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
123794 RR_SubawardBudget-1.2.pdf
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