Cotton Incorporated Fellowships (CIF) support doctoral and post-doctoral researchers through cooperative research at public institutions to develop future cotton scientists and engineers.
Cotton in the Curriculum (CIC) Grant Program supports U.S. universities with cotton-focused coursework, projects, and experiential learning to build students’ understanding of cotton in the textile industry.
Agricultural & Environmental Research supports researchers working on cotton breeding, production, harvesting, and ginning to improve efficiency and develop practical solutions that help growers thrive.
Sustainability - Cotton Incorporated supports researchers and partners working to improve cotton’s sustainability, expand market opportunities, and create value across the cotton supply chain.
Fiber Competition supports researchers studying fiber quality measurement and data to advance cotton breeding, improve cotton quality, and address processing challenges from ginning through spinning.
Product Development & Implementation supports cotton textile researchers working to improve fabric performance, evaluate lower-impact processing, and expand cotton markets beyond home and apparel.