Cochran Fellowship Program FY2026
Funding supports US colleges partnering with foreign researchers for applied agricultural research and education to boost US agricultural exports to emerging markets.
Funder: Foreign Agricultural Service
Due Dates: June 15, 2026 (Questions) | August 14, 2026 (Full Application, 11:59pm EDT)
Funding Amounts: Up to $150,000 per award; ~$1,050,000 total program funding; ~7 awards expected
Summary: Supports U.S. colleges/universities to deliver applied research, extension, and education collaborations with foreign counterparts from emerging market economies, advancing U.S. agricultural exports.
Key Information: Applicants must be U.S. state cooperative institutions or colleges/universities with active SAM.gov registration at the deadline.
Description
This program funds U.S. state cooperative institutions and other colleges or universities to design and implement training programs for international participants under the Cochran Fellowship Program. The initiative aims to strengthen the capacity of foreign partners from emerging market economies in agricultural trade, policy, agribusiness, food safety, and related areas, while promoting U.S. agricultural exports and science-based trade policies. Training programs are to be delivered in the U.S. and tailored to specific topics and countries as outlined in the program’s annual priorities.
