The Norman E. Borlaug Leadership Enhancement in Agriculture
Program (LEAP) is seeking applications for fellowship grant opportunities
for students from sub-Saharan Africa.
Applications are requested from sub-Saharan African
students conducting research on topics related to USAID's global hunger and
food security initiative -- FEED THE FUTURE. The focus region is
sub-Saharan Africa.
All topics related to agriculture (as defined by Title XII)
and the research strategies of the Feed the Future initiative are admissible.
The Borlaug LEAP fellowship program supports engaging a
mentor at a US University and at a CGIAR center to support and enhance the
thesis research and mentoring experience. Awards are made on a
competitive basis to students who show strong scientific and leadership potential.
Funds are available for one-year and cannot exceed
US$20,000.
Applications must be received by June 14, 2013 to be
considered for fellowships beginning September 15, 2013 through September 14,
2014.
For more information on eligibility criteria and to download
the application, please visit our website at:
