ACES - Embrapa Joint Research Projects
Supports joint research between Illinois ACES faculty and Embrapa researchers to advance agricultural and environmental sciences through innovative international collaboration.
Funder: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 per year for 2 years per project; typically funds 2 projects per cycle.
Summary: Supports joint research between ACES faculty and Embrapa researchers to advance agricultural and environmental sciences through international collaboration.
Key Information: Requires integrated research program and active Hatch project; lead PI must be ACES tenure-track or research-focused faculty.
Description
This program funds collaborative research initiatives between faculty in the College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences (ACES) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and researchers at the Brazilian Agricultural Research Organization (Embrapa). The goal is to foster international partnerships and advance research in agricultural and environmental sciences by leveraging the complementary expertise of both institutions. Each funded project must form an integrated research program with an Embrapa collaborator, emphasizing innovation and joint impact.
