The Office of International Programs (OIP) promotes greater global interaction among scientists and practitioners of plant pathology. OIP aims to provide continuity and coordination of APS international efforts, fostering collaboration across diverse economies and regions.
OIP gives a Certificate of Achievement honoring an early career investigator for international plant pathology research activities. Applications Close December 6, 2024.
The Global Membership Program offers up to 100 APS memberships every two years, empowering scientists in diverse regions with the tools and connections needed to advance their careers and research.
The Global Experience Program Fund aims to help APS members who are plant pathologists to work with scientists and extension personnel in developing countries in training and outreach efforts.
The OIP Library Assistance Program (LAP) provides APS publications to libraries and institutions in low- and middle-income countries that lack access or resources to acquire them.
Taking place at the APS Annual Meeting, members can participate in a unique engagement and fundraising event to help support scientists in low- and middle-income countries.
Other APS Funding Opportunities in Collaboration with OIP
This program helps scientists, educators, extension personnel, and other agriculturalists in developing countries acquire educational materials from APS PRESS, and promotes the international distribution of books, CDs, and other APS resources.
Provides travel support for APS members who are early- to mid-career international scientists who are native to and working in developing countries that will be attending and presenting at the APS annual meeting.
Provides financial support to Latin American plant pathologists in a variety of ways to current APS Graduate Students or APS Early Career Members.
The John and Ann Niederhauser Endowment (JANE) fund accepts applications that involve international cooperation between a person or institution in the United States and a person or institution outside the United States. Project proposals should have clear positive impacts on the developing country and practical applications.
Opportunities Beyond APS: External Funding Curated by the Office of International Programs (OIP)
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The AAUW International Fellowships program, established in 1917, offers $20,000–$50,000 to women pursuing graduate or postdoctoral studies in the U.S. Applicants must be non-U.S. citizens or permanent residents and plan to return to their home country for a professional career. A few awards support studies outside the U.S. for members of Graduate Women International. Selection is based on academic merit and commitment to advancing women and girls.
Provides short-term training opportunities to agricultural professionals from middle-income countries, emerging markets, and emerging democracies.
Places USDA technical experts at American embassies overseas to provide expertise, advice and assistance with issues relating to the environment, science, technology, and health
Apply for an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master. Students from all over the world are welcome. You will study at several universities in Europe and beyond. Full scholarships are available for the best students.
Participants come to the United States for one academic semester (approximately 4 months) to acquire new knowledge and enhance their ability to teach and build curricula at the university level
Competitive fellowship program for PhD and postdoctoral training for women
Fellowships for Stipend and Professional Development in agriculture
The Fulbright Program is a prestigious international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government. It aims to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and other countries through academic and cultural exchange
The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program sends American scholars and professionals on sabbatical leave to other countries, where they lecture and/or conduct research in a wide variety of academic and professional fields, and provides support for them during their service.
This fully funded student program was created by EF Study Abroad with The Forum on Education Abroad and the Nobel Prize Museum, fueled by the belief that future Nobel Laureates need to build experience in order to change the world.
Provides fellowships to eligible U.S. citizens to assist developing countries in establishing school-based agricultural education and youth extension programs.
Opportunities to fund awards to travel to scientific conferences
Competitive fellowship program for biodiversity conservation, including agriculture research
The Science for Peace and Security (SPS) Programme promotes dialogue and practical cooperation between NATO member states and partner countries based on scientific research, technological innovation and knowledge exchange. The SPS Programme offers funding, expert advice and support to tailor-made, civil security-relevant activities that respond to NATO’s strategic objectives .
The Scientific Cooperation Exchange Program promotes collaboration between U.S. and Chinese experts in areas like food safety, animal and plant health, and agricultural biotechnology. Since 1979, it has facilitated exchanges to advance U.S. agricultural priorities, encourage long-term cooperation, and strengthen U.S.-China relations.
The USDA Borlaug Fellowship Program provides training and research opportunities to early- and mid-career scientists, researchers, and policymakers from developing countries. Fellows work with U.S. mentors for 8-12 weeks and engage in conferences like the World Food Prize Symposium. Established in honor of Norman E. Borlaug, the program fosters agricultural research and science-based trade policies to improve U.S. market access.
Various fellowship opportunities for PhD and postdoctoral fellowships
Partnerships often involve joint funding opportunities, collaborative research projects, and the exchange of scientific knowledge and technology.
The Global Teach Ag Network Global Guides program is a interdisciplinary educator professional development program focused on educator leadership and agency in advancing global issues.
The DAAD supports over 100,000 students and researchers annually, making it the world's largest funding organization of its kind. It offers scholarships for studying, conducting research, or learning German in Germany. Explore available opportunities.
