The next deadline is April 30, 2015, 11:59 PM Pacific.
The Norman E. Borlaug Leadership Enhancement in Agriculture Program (Borlaug LEAP) is currently accepting applications from sub-Saharan African students conducting research on topics related to the US Government's global hunger initiative -- Feed the Future.
Benefit
The award level is US$20,000 for a maximum of one year. The funds are administered as a grant to the US university mentor. Grant funds can be used to support a variety of research needs including student’s travel to the research site, research support at the CGIAR or US University, and US faculty member travel to the research site to mentor the student in collaboration with a CGIAR scientist.
The program supports internships for up to 12 months. Internships can be at the CGIAR, US graduate-level university or a combination of appropriate institutions. Students are encouraged to creatively plan an internship that best suits their educational needs and circumstances. A minimum of three months should be spent at any one location.
Student Application
Biographical data
Fellowship Plan, 3600 word essay
Budget
Budget Justification
Leveraged funding
ROUND TWO
2015 Fall Borlaug LEAP Fellowship (1 September 2015 through 31 August 2016)
· 30 April 2015
Application Deadline
Applications must be SUBMITTED online by 11:59 PM (PST).
· May 2015
Applicants are notified of semi-finalist status
Additional documents are submitted and budgets are finalized
· June/July 2015
Finalists are selected and interviews scheduled
· August 2015
Borlaug LEAP Fellows are announced
· 1 September 2015
Start date for 2015 Fall Borlaug LEAP Fellowship
· 31 August 2016
End date for 2015 Fall Borlaug LEAP Fellowship
Visit Application Components for more details.
All applications may be submitted through the Borlaug LEAP website or emailed to info@borlaugleap.org.
Official website:
http://borlaugleap.org/program-timeline
