Traditions and Innovations in Agriculture and Forestry
This grant funds faculty to participate in international seminars on sustainable agriculture and forestry, exploring global innovations and research through the Council of American Overseas Research Centers.
Funder: Council of American Overseas Research Centers
Due Dates: January 5, 2026 (India seminar application) | January 9, 2026 (India seminar recommendation) | December 1, 2026 (Brazil seminar application) | December 8, 2026 (Brazil seminar recommendation)
Funding Amounts: Fully funded international seminar (travel, lodging, program costs covered for selected faculty)
Summary: Immersive overseas faculty development seminars focused on sustainable agriculture, forestry, and environmental innovation through international collaboration and hands-on learning.
Key Information: Open only to faculty at 1890 Center of Excellence in Land, Water, and Resource Management member institutions.
Description
The Overseas Faculty Development Seminars on Traditions and Innovations in Agriculture and Forestry, organized by the Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC), provide selected U.S. faculty with a fully funded, immersive international experience. Seminars are held in India and Brazil, focusing on sustainable agriculture, forestry, climate resilience, biodiversity, technology innovation, and community development. Participants engage in lectures from local experts, site visits to universities, research institutes, NGOs, and cultural sites, as well as collaborative meetings with practitioners. The program is designed to deepen faculty understanding of global environmental challenges and innovative solutions, foster professional connections, and promote collaborative research and institutional partnerships.
