Sylvia Lane Mentorship Fund
Sylvia Lane Mentorship Fund supports people, especially women, conducting economic analyses of food, agriculture, or natural resources through activities that advance academic and professional development.
Funder: Agricultural and Applied Economics Association
Due Dates: October 15, 2026 (Application deadline)
Summary: Supports academic and professional development, especially for women conducting economic analyses of food, agriculture, or natural resources.
Key Information: Proposed activities must serve the Sylvia Lane Mentorship Fund’s stated purpose.
Description
The Sylvia Lane Mentorship Fund is a Special Purpose Fund administered through the AAEA Trust, associated with the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association. 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 supporting women.
The fund operates within the Trust’s broader mission to advance the agricultural and applied economics profession through programs, initiatives, activities, and other creative endeavors. The Trust prioritizes graduate student and early-career professional development, enhancements to the AAEA Annual Meeting, participation throughout the year, outreach to new groups, and opportunities that broaden current members’ horizons. Proposals are selected based on their ability to accomplish at least one of these goals.
