Norman E. Borlaug Fellowship 2017

• Norman E. Borlaug International Agricultural Science and Technology Fellowship Program 2017 is launched by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
• The program offers training and collaborative research opportunities to scientists, researchers, and policymakers from 32 eligible countries. India is amongst the 32 eligible countries. Click here for Other 32 countries
• Fellows will work one-on-one with a mentor at a U.S. university, research center or government agency, usually for 8-12 weeks.
• The U.S. mentor will later visit the fellow’s home institution to continue collaboration.
• The topics selected for the current cycle for India are: 
  • Biotechnology - Plant and animal genomic applications that lead to the creation of new agricultural  technologies that enhance food security
  • Climate Smart Agriculture - New agricultural technologies to increase productivity, enhance resiliency (e.g., reduced vulernability to pests, drought, diseases, or erratic weather. etc.), or reduce greenhouse gas emissions
  • Post-Harvest Loss -  technology that addresses issues such as packaging processes, food safety, and quality, food losses/waste, etc.

Fellows will work one-on-one with a mentor at a U.S. university, research center or government agency, usually for 8-12 weeks.

Interested candidates have to apply for Norman E. Borlaug International Agricultural Science and Technology Fellowship Program online at the official website before November 30, 2016.

Click Here to Apply Online

Following things will be required

• Completed application form
• 2-3 page program proposal and action plan
• Signed approval from applicant's home institution
• Two letters of recommendation
• Official copy of transcript for college/university degree(s) received
• Copy of passport identification page

• Those candidates will be selected who demonstrate their intention to continue working in their home country after completing the fellowship.
• Candidates will be selected on the basis of the following criteria:
  • academic and professional research interests and achievements
  • level of scientific competence
  • aptitude for scientific research
  • leadership potential
  • likelihood of bringing back new ideas to their home institution
  • flexibility and aptitude for success in a cross-cultural environment
• Consideration will be given to the relevance of the applicant’s research area to the research topics highlighted in the application announcement and to global food security and trade.

U.S. Consulate General,
C-49, G-Block, Bandra Kurla Complex,
Bandra (East), Mumbai 400 051, India

Phone: +91-22-2672-4000, x4942 / +91-9664 485 337

Email: avariBK@state.gov