AERA India/AAEA Mentorship Program supports Indian students and young professionals through mentorship in agricultural and applied economics, with a focus on professional development.
The AAEA Trust call supporting this program is no longer accepting proposals: the funder marked the October 15 deadline as passed.
Funder: Agricultural and Applied Economics Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Grants through the AAEA Trust Special Purpose Fund
Summary: Supports mentorship in agricultural and applied economics for Indian students and young professionals.
Key Information: AERA recommends candidates to AAEA for grant awards.
The AERA India/AAEA Mentorship Program supports Indian students and young professionals participating in mentorship in agricultural and applied economics. Funded by the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association (AAEA) through the AAEA Trust, it is a Special Purpose Fund focused on professional development. AERA works with an AAEA representative to facilitate candidate selection, and AAEA awards grants based on AERA’s recommendations.
The annual program offer and mentorship themes are published in Agricultural Economics Research Review (AERR). The program sits within the Trust’s broader work to advance the agricultural and applied economics profession through programs, initiatives, activities, and other creative endeavors, including support for graduate students and early-career professionals.