This is to inform you the Iowa State University Borel Global Fellows Program is currently ongoing for all who may have met the basic requirements for application.
All interested and qualified Applicants should do well to follow up on the basic requirements to apply. Do well to engage on the steps we have been able to outline for you below. Ensure your details are correctly fill and do well to avoid and form of error.
How to Apply for Iowa State University Borel Global Fellows Program
Benefits of Iowa State University Borel Global Fellows Program
Up to $25,000 per year per student of funding is available to support graduate student stipends (or a combination of a partial stipend and research funding) for up to 30 months for MS students and up to 42 months for PhD students.
Funding for travel by the student and advisor to and from Africa for research purposes also is available
Requirements for Iowa State University Borel Global Fellows Program Qualification
To be considered for the Borel Global Fellows Program, the student must:
Be admitted into a graduate program in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Be a citizen of a Sub-Saharan African country
Commit to completing graduate studies as a means for preparation of a career contributing to food security in Sub-Saharan Africa
Complete the majority of their graduate research in Sub-Saharan Africa
Demonstrate an intention to work and live in Sub-Saharan Africa after completing their graduate studies
How to Apply for Iowa State University Borel Global Fellows Program
Completed application will include a cover letter from the major professor, a CV of the student, and a copy of the student’s goal statement. Due date each year: January 15.Cover letters will address the commitment of the major professor to provide the remaining required funding (typically tuition, fees and research costs) and his/her commitment to support the student’s research in Sub-Saharan Africa. Please submit the application to Dr. David Acker, Associate Dean for Global Engagement, dacker@iastate.edu.
For more details, visit Iowa State University website.
Application Deadline
January 15, 2024
About Iowa State University
Iowa State University is a public, land-grant university, where students get a great academic start in learning communities and stay active in 800-plus student organizations, undergrad research, internships and study abroad. They learn from world-class scholars who are tackling some of the world’s biggest challenges — feeding the hungry, finding alternative fuels and advancing manufacturing.
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