The USDA’s Scientific Exchanges Fellowship Program aims to enhance agricultural research collaboration by offering fellowships to individuals from eligible countries with expertise in agricultural education, research, and extension. The program contributes to food security and economic growth in partner countries by cultivating a new generation of agricultural scientists, fostering collaborative research to boost agricultural productivity, and disseminating knowledge to benefit the global agricultural sector. By facilitating training and research partnerships, the program benefits fellows, their home institutions, the participating U.S. entities, and the broader agricultural community. Applications for this opportunity close on July 15, 2019.
Opportunity ID: 317602
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FAS-10777-0700-10-19-0049 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Scientific Exchanges Fellowship Program – Pilot |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | Discretionary |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | International Agricultural Trade Fellowship |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.777 — Norman E. Borlaug International Agricultural Science and Technology Fellowship |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 27, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 28, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 15, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 15, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 14, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $800,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $400,000 |
| Award Floor: | $250,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible Applicants Proposals may be received from U.S. State Cooperative Institutions or other colleges and universities in the United States.A single mentor may not host two Participants simultaneously. Both the PI and the mentor must hold a position at an eligible U.S. institution.
All applicants must have an active registration in the SAM database at www.sam.gov – pending or expired registrants are not eligible. This requirement must be met by the closing date of the announcement and will not be waived. Please contact the program officer listed if you have questions about this requirement. In addition to obtaining a DUNS number and registering in SAM, you must also obtain Level 2eAuthentication to apply for this funding opportunity in ezFedGrants (eFG). You must submit an online form requesting access. Normally you will receive an email within 24 hours of your submission, if your request is approved. After this occurs, you will need to schedule an appointment with an LRA. Once you meet with the LRA, your Level 2 eAuthentication should be granted within 2 to 3 days after that meeting. https://identitymanager.eems.usda.gov/registration/index.aspx Help Desk for ezfedgrants eAuth ezFedGrants@cfo.usda.gov |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Foreign Agricultural Service |
| Description: | The Scientific Exchanges Program advances USDA’s agricultural research goals of promoting collaborative programs among agricultural professionals of eligible countries, agricultural professionals of the United States, the international agricultural research system, and United States entities conducting research by providing fellowships to individuals from eligible countries who specialize or have experience in agricultural education, research, extension, or other related fields. Fellowships promote food security and economic growth in eligible countries by educating a new generation of agricultural scientists, increasing scientific knowledge and collaborative research to improve agricultural productivity, and extending that knowledge to users and intermediaries in the marketplace. The collaborative nature of the training and research programs not only benefits the Fellow, his or her home institution, and partner country; the U.S. recipient, its professors, researchers, and students; and the global agricultural sector by improving agricultural productivity, systems, and processes in partnering nations through the transfer of new science and agricultural technologies. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://grants.fms.usda.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ben Bocian
Benjamin.Bocian@usda.gov 202-756-7103 Email:tamara.marshall-jones@fas.usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| updated information for announcement | Jun 28, 2019 | |
| The web site to apply for this opportunity was not showing up. The website is https://grants.fms.usda.gov. All applications must be submitted via ezFedGrants. ezFedGrants NOFO number is USDA-FAS-10777-0700-10.-19-0049. The full announcement can be found there also. | Jun 27, 2019 | |
| Jun 27, 2019 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FAS-10777-0700-10-19-0049 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Scientific Exchanges Fellowship Program – Pilot |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | Discretionary |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | International Agricultural Trade Fellowship |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.777 — Norman E. Borlaug International Agricultural Science and Technology Fellowship |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 27, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 28, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 15, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 15, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 14, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $800,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $400,000 |
| Award Floor: | $250,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible Applicants Proposals may be received from U.S. State Cooperative Institutions or other colleges and universities in the United States.A single mentor may not host two Participants simultaneously. Both the PI and the mentor must hold a position at an eligible U.S. institution.
All applicants must have an active registration in the SAM database at www.sam.gov – pending or expired registrants are not eligible. This requirement must be met by the closing date of the announcement and will not be waived. Please contact the program officer listed if you have questions about this requirement. In addition to obtaining a DUNS number and registering in SAM, you must also obtain Level 2eAuthentication to apply for this funding opportunity in ezFedGrants (eFG). You must submit an online form requesting access. Normally you will receive an email within 24 hours of your submission, if your request is approved. After this occurs, you will need to schedule an appointment with an LRA. Once you meet with the LRA, your Level 2 eAuthentication should be granted within 2 to 3 days after that meeting. https://identitymanager.eems.usda.gov/registration/index.aspx Help Desk for ezfedgrants eAuth ezFedGrants@cfo.usda.gov |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Foreign Agricultural Service |
| Description: | The Scientific Exchanges Program advances USDA’s agricultural research goals of promoting collaborative programs among agricultural professionals of eligible countries, agricultural professionals of the United States, the international agricultural research system, and United States entities conducting research by providing fellowships to individuals from eligible countries who specialize or have experience in agricultural education, research, extension, or other related fields. Fellowships promote food security and economic growth in eligible countries by educating a new generation of agricultural scientists, increasing scientific knowledge and collaborative research to improve agricultural productivity, and extending that knowledge to users and intermediaries in the marketplace. The collaborative nature of the training and research programs not only benefits the Fellow, his or her home institution, and partner country; the U.S. recipient, its professors, researchers, and students; and the global agricultural sector by improving agricultural productivity, systems, and processes in partnering nations through the transfer of new science and agricultural technologies. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://grants.fms.usda.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ben Bocian
Benjamin.Bocian@usda.gov 202-756-7103 Email:tamara.marshall-jones@fas.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FAS-10777-0700-10-19-0049 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Scientific Exchanges Fellowship Program – Pilot |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | Discretionary |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | International Agricultural Trade Fellowship |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.777 — Norman E. Borlaug International Agricultural Science and Technology Fellowship |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 27, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 27, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 15, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 14, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $800,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $400,000 |
| Award Floor: | $250,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible ApplicantsProposals may be received from U.S. State Cooperative Institutions or other colleges and universities in the United States.A single mentor may not host two Participants simultaneously. Both the PI and the mentor must hold a position at an eligible U.S. institution. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Foreign Agricultural Service |
| Description: | The Scientific Exchanges Program advances USDA’s agricultural research goals of promoting collaborative programs among agricultural professionals of eligible countries, agricultural professionals of the United States, the international agricultural research system, and United States entities conducting research by providing fellowships to individuals from eligible countries who specialize or have experience in agricultural education, research, extension, or other related fields. Fellowships promote food security and economic growth in eligible countries by educating a new generation of agricultural scientists, increasing scientific knowledge and collaborative research to improve agricultural productivity, and extending that knowledge to users and intermediaries in the marketplace. The collaborative nature of the training and research programs not only benefits the Fellow, his or her home institution, and partner country; the U.S. recipient, its professors, researchers, and students; and the global agricultural sector by improving agricultural productivity, systems, and processes in partnering nations through the transfer of new science and agricultural technologies. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://grants.fms.usda.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ben Bocian
Benjamin.Bocian@usda.gov 202-756-7103 Email:tamara.marshall-jones@fas.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FAS-10777-0700-10-19-0049 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Scientific Exchanges Fellowship Program – Pilot |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | Discretionary |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | International Agricultural Trade Fellowship |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.777 — Norman E. Borlaug International Agricultural Science and Technology Fellowship |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 27, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 27, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 15, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 14, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $800,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $400,000 |
| Award Floor: | $250,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible Applicants Proposals may be received from U.S. State Cooperative Institutions or other colleges and universities in the United States. A single mentor may not host two Participants simultaneously. Both the PI and the mentor must hold a position at an eligible U.S. institution. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Foreign Agricultural Service |
| Description: | The Scientific Exchanges Program advances USDA’s agricultural research goals of promoting collaborative programs among agricultural professionals of eligible countries, agricultural professionals of the United States, the international agricultural research system, and United States entities conducting research by providing fellowships to individuals from eligible countries who specialize or have experience in agricultural education, research, extension, or other related fields. Fellowships promote food security and economic growth in eligible countries by educating a new generation of agricultural scientists, increasing scientific knowledge and collaborative research to improve agricultural productivity, and extending that knowledge to users and intermediaries in the marketplace. The collaborative nature of the training and research programs not only benefits the Fellow, his or her home institution, and partner country; the U.S. recipient, its professors, researchers, and students; and the global agricultural sector by improving agricultural productivity, systems, and processes in partnering nations through the transfer of new science and agricultural technologies. |
| Link to Additional Information: | The NOFO number on ezFedGrants is USDA-FAS-10777-0700-10.-19-0049. The full announcement can be found there. |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ben Bocian
Benjamin.Bocian@usda.gov 202-756-7103 Email:tamara.marshall-jones@fas.usda.gov |
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