The Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR) and a consortium
of leading food and agriculture companies and universities are pleased
to announce that the FFAR Fellows program will begin accepting
applications December 15.This program combines cutting-edge food or
agriculture-related research with innovative professional development
programs designed to help students be career-ready upon graduation.The
professional development portion of the program (approx. $10,000/year
value) is open to current or future PhD students at any PhD granting
institution, while funding for assistantship, tuition, and fees
($50,000/year) is also available for students from consortium member
institutions.FFAR Fellows will be co-sponsored by industry (or other
non-federal funding source) and FFAR.
*Students* - Want to make an impact on society and be ready for a career
in food and agriculture upon graduation?See attached flyer.Apply to
become a FFAR Fellow:www.ffarfellows.org
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*Faculty* – Do you want the best PhD students in the U.S. and Canada
working on your food and agriculture project? Do you have strong or
developing relationships with an industry member? See attached
flyer.Encourage promising students to apply to become a FFAR
Fellow:www.ffarfellows.org
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John Dole
Associate Dean, Academic Programs
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
North Carolina State University
Rebecca Dunning
Director FFAR Fellows Program
North Carolina State University
LaKisha Odom
Scientific Program Director
Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research
