Applications Sought for Borlaug International Agricultural S &T Fellowship Program 2012
January 20, 2012| |
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites applications for the "Norman E. Borlaug International Agricultural Science and Technology Fellowship Program – 2012" from Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) researchers, policy analysts and scientists. The program focus areas for 2012 are: Biotechnology-Bioinformatics, Plant Health and Food Security. The programs will emphasize the importance of science and technology in raising food and agricultural productivity. The last date for receipt of application in ICAR is January 27, 2012.
Applications may be addressed to the Asst. Director General ICAR at adgeqr@gmail.com Visit http://www.icar.org.in/en/node/4216 For more details of the program visit http://www.fas.usda.gov/icd/borlaug/Borlaug.asp.
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