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Pesticide MRL Harmonization Program
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
is pleased to announce The Norman E. Borlaug International Science and
Technology Fellows Program (Borlaug Fellows Program) – for citizens of
Brazil, Costa Rica, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Serbia, South Africa, and
Thailand in the area of Pesticide Minimum Residue Level (MRL)
Harmonization. The Borlaug Fellows Program offers training and
collaborative research opportunities in international agricultural science,
leadership and policy. Training venues usually include U.S. universities,
government agencies, and international agricultural research centers. Each
Fellow works one-on-one with a mentor who coordinates the Fellow’s training
and visits the Fellow's home institution after completion of the training.
The 2008 Norman E. Borlaug
International Agricultural Science and Technology Fellows Program for
agricultural
scientists is funded by the United States
Department of Agriculture (USDA), Foreign Agricultural Service.
The application deadline for 2008 Borlaug
Fellows Program –Pesticide MRL Harmonization is August 4, 2008.
The 2008 program focuses on the countries of
Brazil, Costa Rica, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Serbia, South Africa, and
Thailand
Objectives:
- Provide agricultural research and/or regulatory
scientists, faculty and
policymakers with an opportunity to work one-on-one with U.S. experts in
the fields of agriculture, chemistry, and international policy
at a U.S. institution or CGIAR
center;
Provide scientists, faculty and policymakers with practical
experience and exposure to new technologies that can enhance their own
research endeavors;
Foster increased global collaboration and networking between
international and U.S. agricultural scientists and policymakers to
improve agricultural productivity;
Facilitate the transfer of new science and agricultural technologies
to strengthen agricultural practices;
Address obstacles to the adoption of technology such as ineffectual
policies and regulations;
Provide leadership skills training.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Citizens from Brazil, Costa Rica, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya,
Serbia, South Africa, and Thailand in the early to mid-level stages
of their professional careers;
- Good working knowledge of the English language;
- Minimum Masters degree with 3 years practical experience or working
toward Masters degree with 5 years experience;
- Currently employed at an institution in Brazil, Costa Rica, Egypt,
Ghana, Kenya, Serbia, South Africa, and Thailand with intent to continue
working in their country for a minimum of two years following their
return from the United States.
Program Structure:
:
pesticide research and policy in
support of pesticide registrations and maximum residue level (MRL)
setting, with an emphasis on specialty crops;
U.S. host universities: To be determined;
Fellows will spend 6-8 weeks at the U.S. host university during the
2009 academic year;
Fellows’ laboratory and field research will be conducted under the
supervision of a university faculty or research mentor.
Program subject to availability of funding
Application Requirements:
Eligible candidates are invited to submit the
complete application including the following attachments no later than
August 4, 2008.
- One page program proposal
- Approval of the home institution
- Two letters of recommendation
- Official copy of completion of college degrees
- Copy of passport identification page
- One passport sized photos
For application materials, questions and to
submit application, please contact:
Karen Uetrecht
Agricultural Affairs Specialist
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service
Trade and Scientific Exchanges Division
Rm 3223, Stop 1031
1400 Independence Ave, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250
Tel: 202.690.3359
Fax: 202.690.0892
E-mail:
Karen.Uetrecht@fas.usda.gov
For additional information on the Borlaug
Fellowship Program, please visit:
http://www.fas.usda.gov/icd/borlaug/borlaug.htm
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