OFDS Enrichment Program
The OFDS Enrichment Program by the Council of American Overseas Research Centers offers a research-focused seminar in Mexico on agriculture, food systems, and cultural heritage for U.S. faculty and professionals.
Funder: Council of American Overseas Research Centers
Due Dates: September 15, 2026
Funding Amounts: Program fee: $4,500 per participant; up to $500 in financial support for U.S. community/technical college faculty; additional discounts for shared accommodations
Summary: Tuition-based, immersive international seminar focused on agriculture, food systems, and cultural heritage in Mexico, designed for professional and personal enrichment.
Key Information: Open to U.S. college/university faculty, administrators, and professionals; some financial support available; seminar runs January 4–16, 2027.
Description
The OFDS Enrichment Program—administered by the Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC) in partnership with the Americas Research Network (ARENET)—offers a two-week, academically grounded international seminar in Mexico. The 2027 program, "Agriculture, Food Systems, and Cultural Heritage in Mexico," is based in Mexico City, Puebla, and Oaxaca. It provides participants with immersive, place-based learning experiences through lectures, site visits, workshops, and cultural engagement with local experts, chefs, farmers, and community organizations. The curriculum explores Mexican cuisine, agricultural knowledge, migration, and cultural heritage, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches and the development of curriculum and research projects. Participants are expected to implement a project at their home institution post-seminar.
