Sylvia Lane Mentorship Fund
Forecasted
Sylvia Lane Mentorship Fund supports individuals, especially women, with academic and professional development activities to advance their work in economic analysis of food, agriculture, or natural resources.
This grant was recently updated
The AAEA Trust proposal deadline of October 15 has passed, and proposals are no longer being accepted for this round.
Funder: Agricultural and Applied Economics Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Application deadline)
Summary: Supports academic and professional development activities for individuals, especially women, conducting economic analyses of food, agricultural, or natural resource issues.
Key Information: As a Special Purpose Fund, support is restricted to activities serving the fund’s stated purpose.
Description
The Sylvia Lane Mentorship Fund is administered by the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association (AAEA) through the AAEA Trust. It sponsors activities that encourage academic and professional development among individuals conducting economic analyses of food, agricultural, or natural resource issues, with particular emphasis on the development of women working in these areas.
The fund is listed as a Special Purpose Fund within the Trust’s call for proposals. Its focus on individual development complements the Trust’s broader commitment to advancing the agricultural and applied economics profession through programs, initiatives, activities, and other creative endeavors. The Trust’s priorities include professional development, participation in the association, inclusion, and expanding members’ horizons.
