Project Grant 20213842034064
- The Oregon State University was awarded a $238,500 project grant from the United States Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture to support a new multidisciplinary plant disease management experiential graduate training program. The grant was awarded under the Higher Education National Needs Graduate Fellowship Grants program (CFDA 10.210) on September 15, 2022 and will run through September 14, 2027. The program will train master's and doctoral students for careers...
- This federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture under the Higher Education National Needs Graduate Fellowship Grants program (CFDA 10.210) will provide $262,500 to Oregon State University (OSU) over a 5-year period beginning December 1, 2023. The grant will support a program to recruit and train three outstanding Ph.D. fellows, with a focus on attracting underrepresented minority candidates, in the area of forest resources...
- This $247,500 project grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture under the Higher Education - Multicultural Scholars Grant Program (CFDA 10.220) will support scholarships, mentoring, and experiential learning opportunities for underrepresented minority students pursuing STEM-focused bachelor's degrees in Oregon State University's (OSU) College of Agricultural Sciences. The program aims to increase the pipeline of diverse, highly skilled...
- This five-year, $262,500 Project Grant from the US Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture will support a graduate training program under the Higher Education National Needs Graduate Fellowship Grants program. The program seeks to diversify the agricultural field by providing master's level coursework, experiential learning opportunities, and leadership development for underrepresented students in transformative agricultural systems. Key components include...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awarded a $238,500 Project Grant to North Carolina State University (NC State) under the Higher Education National Needs Graduate Fellowship Grants program (CFDA 10.210). The 5-year grant, commencing on December 1, 2023, aims to recruit, retain, and mentor a cohort of PhD students from underrepresented populations to address the expertise shortage in plant production. The program will integrate plant...
- The Ohio State University will train four students in integration and translation of omics data to support trans-omics-assisted plant breeding for enhanced nutrition, under a $262,500 Project Grant from the US Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture. The grant falls under the Higher Education National Needs Graduate Fellowship Grants program (CFDA 10.210), which aims to train students for advanced degrees to address national needs in food and agricultural sciences....
- This five-year, $241,000 Project Grant from the US Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) supports the Higher Education National Needs Graduate Fellowship Grants Program (CFDA 10.210). The grant funds a graduate fellowship program at the University of California, Davis to train students in plant breeding to address challenges in crop production. Fellows will complete the standard plant breeding curriculum and participate in experiential learning through...
- Oklahoma State University received a $241,000 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture under the Higher Education National Needs Graduate Fellowship Grants program (CFDA 10.210) to recruit and train four graduate student fellows in the targeted area of plant production within plant sciences and horticulture. The goal of the program is to impart the experiences and skills needed for fellows to become leaders in sustainable urban...
- This $243,500 Project Grant award from the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the Higher Education National Needs Graduate Fellowship Grants program (CFDA 10.210) supports the training of 1 PhD and 4 master's students in climate-smart horticulture practices at Oklahoma State University. The objective is to equip this diverse cohort of graduate students with advanced knowledge and skills to address the challenges posed by...
- This five-year, $498,571 Project Grant from the United States Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture will fund research and extension experiences for 50 undergraduate students per year at Oregon State University. The grant supports the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative competitive grants program. Through this funding, Oregon State University will provide hands-on research experiences focused on digital manufacturing and wood science to undergraduate students....
This five-year, $246,000 project grant from the US Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture's Higher Education National Needs Graduate Fellowship Grants program will support multidisciplinary training for six graduate students pursuing master's degrees in plant production sciences at Oregon State University's Hermiston Agricultural Research and Extension Center. The grant aims to engage students in field-based and traditional campus learning environments across academic disciplines including agronomy, biochemistry, crop entomology, ecology, horticulture, plant breeding, and plant pathology. Students will gain exposure to industry producers to demonstrate career opportunities and skills needed for agricultural leadership roles. The program also provides mentorship for undergraduate interns to develop communication and leadership abilities. This aligns with USDA and NIFA strategic goals to foster future agricultural leaders through diverse and experiential graduate training opportunities that couple technical and non-technical skills for sustainable global food production.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $246.0k | 12/28/20 |