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From: DENIS EBODAGHE OF AG <debodaghe@MORRILL.REEUSDA.GOV>
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Subject: SMALLFARM-MG> SCIENTIFIC EXCHANGE PROGRAM
PROPOSAL GUIDELINES--- From: USDA-Foreign Agricultural Service
The Scientific Cooperation Program provides financial support for
international cooperation in research efforts that benefit U.S.
agriculture and forestry. Scientists submitting proposals must be
affiliated with a U.S. university, federal or state agency, or
private non-profit organization. This program promotes short-term
visits (maximum four weeks) to long-term visits (maximum three
years). Funding ranges from $5,000 to $30,000. The program does not
provide funds solely for attendance to conferences.
TARGETED SUBJECT AREAS FOR 1998
(not listed in priority)
--New food and fiber crops, and new uses
--Preservation and characterization of Plant and animal germplasm
--Techniques for minimizing the use of agricultural chemicals
--Agricultural waste management strategies and applications
--Sustaining/managing fragile or threatened ecosystems
--International impacts on domestic agriculture and forestry
For questions about International agric. research centers,
call Calvina Dupre at 202-720-0618
Australia, New Zealand, Africa, Russia, and New Independent States:
James Stevenson 202-720-0788 e-mail: stevensonj@fas.usda.gov
Western Hemisphere and Japan:
Richard Hughes 202-690-0865 e-mail: hughesr@fas.usda.gov
Europe, Middle East, and North Africa:
Melanie Palmer 202-690-3893, e-mail: palmerm@fas.usda.gov
South Asia and Southeast Asia:
Carol Wilson 202-720-4090, e-mail: wilsoncj@fas.usda.gov
China and Mongolia:
Alma Bowman 202-690-1866, e-mail: bowman@fas.usda.gov
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: September 1, 1997
FOR APPLICATION INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Helen Neil
International Research Program Specialist
Stop 1091, 3230 South Building
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20250-1091
Phone: 202-720-3282, Fax: 202-690-1955
E-mail: neil@fas.usda.gov
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