The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Borlaug Fellowship Program promotes food security and economic growth by increasing scientific knowledge, advancing the transfer of new agricultural technology, and encouraging collaborative research to improve agricultural productivity. It offers training and collaborative opportunities to agricultural scientists, faculty and policymakers. Each Fellow works one-on-one with a U.S. mentor who coordinates the Fellow’s training. After completing the U.S.-based portion of the fellowship, the mentor visits the Fellow’s home institution to continue collaboration.
They are currently accepting applications for 2012 Fellowships in Ghana. The targeted research topics vary by country and can be found HERE on their website along with the application and additional program information. In addition to their traditional program, they are also recruiting for Fellows under a special initiative, The Global Research Alliance on Agricultural Greenhouse Gases to Combat Climate Change.
The application deadline for the 2012 Borlaug Fellowship Program for Ghana is February 7, 2012. Please visit their website for more information.