Norman E. Borlaug International Agricultural Science and Technology Fellowship Program FY2026
US colleges and universities can apply for funding to support international agricultural research and education partnerships that strengthen trade and develop new markets.
Funder: Foreign Agricultural Service
Due Dates: June 15, 2026 (Deadline for Question Submission) | August 14, 2026 (Application Submission Deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $750,000 per award; estimated total program funding $2,625,000; typically 6 awards; project period up to 12 weeks per research program.
Summary: Supports U.S. institutions in hosting international fellows for collaborative agricultural research, extension, and education with emerging market economies.
Key Information: Applicants must be U.S. state cooperative institutions or other colleges/universities with active SAM.gov registration.
Description
This funding opportunity, offered by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, supports the Norman E. Borlaug International Agricultural Science and Technology Fellowship Program. The program facilitates applied research, extension, and educational collaborations between U.S. researchers and their counterparts from selected emerging market economies. U.S. host institutions design and implement tailored research programs for international fellows, focusing on priority topics such as biotechnology regulation, risk assessment, genome editing, and agricultural trade facilitation. Each fellow is paired with a U.S. mentor, and programs are expected to last up to 12 weeks, fostering ongoing international scientific exchange and enhancing U.S. agricultural trade and market access.
