The Student Careers in Agricultural Research, Learning, and Extension Training (SCARLET) Project Grant from the United States Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA) Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program will provide $749,119 to establish a multi-state and multi-institutional partnership focused on educating and training 50 undergraduate students in agricultural science-related skills over five years. The Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service will lead the effort in collaboration with the University of Puerto Rico, USDA Agricultural Research Service Southeast and Plains Areas, and Texas Tech University. The program will offer an 8-week internship for 10 undergraduate students each year from the partner institutions, with a focus on mentoring students from underrepresented and underserved groups. Interns will gain applied and fundamental research experience in areas such as plant pathology, agronomy, and precision agriculture. The goal is to help students become more competitive for agricultural careers and graduate study programs.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $749.1k | 12/14/21 |
Grant Number | Description | Subgrantee | Prime Award | Dollars Obligated (Click to sort descending) | Updated At (Click to sort ascending) |
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M2201426S | University Of Puerto Rico | Project Grant 20226703736615 | $73.0k | 2/25/22 | |
M2201428S | Agricultural Research Service | Project Grant 20226703736615 | $67.9k | 2/23/22 | |
M2201425S | Texas TECH University System | Project Grant 20226703736615 | $77.9k | 2/21/22 | |
M2201427S | Agricultural Research Service | Project Grant 20226703736615 | $60.0k | 2/18/22 |