The U.S. Consulate General / Office of Agricultural Affairs just announced the two USDA fellowship programs for 2012: USDA Global Research Alliance Program and USDA Borlaug Program with the details described in this post or the attachment.
Feel free to contact the following contact if you have any question:
United States Embassy
Office of Agricultural Affairs
3rd Floor, Rose Garden Tower
170 Ngoc Khanh, Ba Dinh
Hanoi, Vietnam
Attn: Huong Bui
Email: Huong.Bui@fas.usda.gov or aghanoi@usda.gov
Tel: (84-4) 3850-5000 Ext. 6106
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Program 1:
USDA Global Research Alliance (GRA) Fellowships
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), in cooperation with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is pleased to announce the 2012 USDA Global Research Alliance (GRA) on Agricultural Greenhouse Gases to Combat Climate Change Fellowships for Vietnam.
The application deadline for the 2012 Global Research Alliance Fellowships for Vietnam is January 4, 2012.
Targeted Research Areas:
- Developing Tools for Greenhouse Gas and Carbon Sequestration Assessments
- Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Intensity in Crop Production Systems
- Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Intensity in Livestock Production Systems
- Developing Databases and Strategies for Synthesis, Integration and Decision Support to Manage Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Carbon Sequestration in Agricultural Systems
Length of Fellowships:
Fellowships are between six to 12 weeks in length. All program proposals should include goals that will be achievable within the timeframe. After completing the U.S.-based portion of the fellowship, the mentor visits the Fellow’s home institution for up to 10 days to continue collaboration.
Eligibility Requirements:
Candidates will be evaluated, interviewed and selected based on the following criteria:
· Citizen of Vietnam;
· Good working knowledge of the English language;
· Holds a masters degree with at least two years practical experience;
· Currently employed by a university, government, research institution and/or other institution with the intent to continue working in the home country for a minimum of two years following the return from the United States;
· Early to mid-stage of professional career; and
· Experience and focus in the targeted research areas identified.
Attached please find the GRA Fellowship Program for 2012 attachments (Announcement and application) for
further details. Please pass along to your colleagues for their application.
Program 2:
USDA Borlaug Fellowship Program for Vietnam
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is pleased to announce the 2012 Norman E. Borlaug International Agricultural Science and Technology Fellowship Program (Borlaug Fellowship Program) for Vietnam.
The application deadline for the 2012 Borlaug Fellowship Program for Vietnam is January 4, 2012.
Targeted Research Areas:
- Biotechnology
- Environmental Risk Assessment for stress tolerant crops
- Food Safety
- Food Safety Risk Analysis for meat (beef, pork and poultry) and meat products (including offal products)
- Extension/Agricultural Education
o Good Agricultural Practices for livestock (swine and dairy cattle) herd management
Length of Fellowships:
Fellowships are between six to 12 weeks in length. All program proposals should include goals that are achievable within the timeframe. After completing the U.S.-based portion of the fellowship, the mentor visits the Fellow’s home institution for up to 10 days to continue the collaboration.
Eligibility Requirements:
Candidates will be evaluated, interviewed and selected based on the following criteria:
- Citizen of Vietnam;
- Good working knowledge of the English language;
- Holds a master’s degree with a minimum of two years of practical experience;
- Currently employed by a university, government, research institution and/or other institution with the intent to continue working in the home country for a minimum of two years following the return from the United States;
- Early to midstage of professional career; and
- Experience and focus in Biotechnology, Food Safety, or Extension/Agricultural Education.
Attached please find the Borlaug Fellowship Program on Agriculture for 2012 attachments (Announcement and application) for further details. Please pass along to your colleagues for their application.
Tran Quoc Quan - Ag. Specialist
U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City
Office of Agricultural Affairs
8th Floor, Diamond Plaza Building
34 Le Duan Boulevard, District 1
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Tel: 848-3520 4630
Direct line: 848-3520 4635
Cell: 84-903 76 77 78
Fax: 848-3520 4636
Email: Quan.Tran@fas.usda.gov
