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 (approx. $75,000 per participant) | Total program funding: $2,625,000 | ~6 awards expected
Summary: Supports U.S. institutions to host and mentor international agricultural researchers, fostering applied research, extension, and education collaborations with emerging market economies.
Description
This program, administered by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, funds U.S. state cooperative institutions and other colleges/universities to host and mentor agricultural researchers from selected emerging market economies. The fellowship aims to strengthen trade, build research capacity, and foster science-based policy and regulatory alignment in key agricultural areas. Selected U.S. institutions design and implement 12-week research and training programs for international fellows, focusing on priority topics such as genetic engineering, regulatory policy, genome editing, and risk modeling.
