The Norman E. Borlaug LEAP Fellowship for Graduate Agricultural Students from Developing Countries
The purpose of this fellowship to enhance the quality of thesis research of graduate students from developing countries who show strong promise as leaders in the field of agriculture and related disciplines. The fellowship is funded by the United States Agency for International Development. Awards are made on a competitive basis to students who show strong scientific and leadership potential, have a well coordinated proposal between their home university, a US university mentor, and the CGIAR mentor, and whose research is related to a strong research and support project within the host country
Two limited release Request for Applications:
1. Applications are requested for sub-Saharan African students conducting research on topics related to USAID's Feed the Future;
Global Hunger
Food Security Initiative
2. Applications are requested for developing country students conducting research in partnership with CRSPs (Collaborative Research Support Programs). The focus region is global. All topics related to agriculture and CRSP priorities are admissible
Eligibility:
For a Borlaug LEAP grant, candidates must be a citizen of sub-Saharan African country
For the targeted CRSP RFA, applicants are not limited to sub-Saharan Africa
currently enrolled as an MS or PhD student at a U.S. or developing country university
fluent in reading, writing and speaking English
completed at least 1 year of graduate level course work in the graduate program the applicant is currently enrolled in with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
a thesis-topic related to agricultural development and related fields
Application Procedure:
A complete application will include the following documents:
1. The application form completed in full, including supplemental application from US and CGIAR mentors.
2. A 3000-word essay on given topics
3.Three recommendations covering topics provided, one each from a:
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