Due: October 10, 2008
Purpose
The purpose of this program is to provide support for international
agricultural research and education opportunities for graduate students
and postdoctoral fellows. Awardees may utilize these funds to partially
fund the cost of participating in research abroad (including laboratory
attachments, collection of research materials, etc.), teaching or
enrolling in short courses, workshops or regular courses at institutions
abroad, or other activities abroad that are directly related to
professional development in the awardee's field. Participation in
an international conference is an acceptable activity but should
be combined with other professional development activities while
abroad to take maximum advantage of the international travel. Applications
for travel to a country in which the applicant has already spent
substantial periods of time will receive a lower ranking.
Eligible Applicants
Students enrolled full-time in graduate programs and postdoctoral
fellows with appointments in the College of Agriculture are eligible
to apply.
Awards
It is anticipated that 10 -15 grants will be awarded. Grants
will not exceed $600, must be spent by June 30, 2009,
and may only be used to defray international travel costs. A minimum
stay of 10 days engaged in professional activities in a foreign
country is required. Grants may not be used to pay salaries or purchase
equipment.
Application Procedures
A letter of application (not to exceed 2 pages) and a resume are
to be submitted by October 10, 2008
to Shelley Taylor, Assistant Director, Global Agriculture Programs,
111 Curtiss Hall, sztaylor@iastate.edu.
The letter should contain the following information:
- Name and address (including e-mail) of the applicant
- Name and address of international collaborator(s) applicant
will work with
- Description of the research and education activities applicant
will pursue abroad
- Clear indication of how the grant will advance the applicant's
professional goals
- Budget request (with estimates of airfare, lodging, meals and
other costs)
- Implementation timetable for use
of funds between December 1, 2008 and June 30, 2009
- Level and nature of cost sharing or in-kind contributions by
any parties
- Signatures of the Department Chair and major/supervising professor
indicating their endorsement
Reporting
A 2-3 page report will be prepared within one month of the completion
of travel and copies sent to the Department Chair, major/supervising
professor and to Global Agriculture Programs.
For Additional Information
The College of Agriculture has existing agreements with institutions
in over 25 countries. These agreements may provide a starting point
for developing contacts with an institution abroad. A list of these
agreements is available in the Partnerships section of the Global
Ag Programs website.
