Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA FAS 10620 0762 10 22 0001
The FY 2022 Scientific Exchanges Program (SEP) is a discretionary grant opportunity run by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), under its Global Programs and Fellowship Programs. The program is designed to build practical, science-based connections between U.S. institutions and partner countries by using current advances in agricultural research and technology as the foundation for training and collaboration. At its core, SEP aims to strengthen agricultural capacity in emerging market economies while also supporting broader U.S. goals related to trade, trade policy, trade capacity building, and food security.
SEP works through a cohort model that brings international agricultural professionals, referred to as Fellows, to the United States for an intensive, hands-on placement at a U.S. academic institution for up to 12 weeks. During this period, Fellows work directly alongside U.S. scientists in their technical areas, which is intended to accelerate skills transfer and expose participants to modern methods, tools, and research approaches. Eligibility at the Fellow level is specific: each Fellow must have at least a Masters-level degree, be in the early to mid stage of their career, and be affiliated with a university, government agency, or research organization in their home country. The idea is to target people who are far enough along to apply advanced training immediately, but still early enough in their careers to influence programs, institutions, and policy over the longer term.
A key feature of SEP is the two-way structure of mentorship and follow-through. U.S.-based mentors coordinate and guide the Fellow's training while the Fellow is in the United States, helping shape an experience that is relevant to the Fellow's country context and institutional needs. After the Fellow returns home, the program includes a follow-up component where the mentor travels to the Fellow's home country. This step is meant to reinforce adoption of the techniques learned, support implementation in real-world conditions, and deepen collaboration between institutions beyond the initial visit.
The program is also positioned as a strategic tool for market development. Beyond the training and research collaboration, USDA notes that SEP may be used to help open markets and reduce or remove trade barriers in low- to middle-income countries. By improving agricultural systems and strengthening technical capacity in partner countries, SEP can support smoother trade relationships and create conditions that expand opportunities for U.S. agricultural exports. In other words, the program combines scientific exchange and workforce development with longer-term trade and food security objectives.
From an administrative and funding standpoint, the opportunity is listed as "Other" under Funding Instrument Type and falls under the Agriculture activity category, with CFDA number 10.620. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and other entities as further clarified in the official eligibility section of the notice. The funding opportunity number is USDA FAS 10620 0762 10 22 0001. The notice was created on April 20, 2022, with an original closing date of June 6, 2022. The award ceiling is $500,000, and USDA anticipated making about three awards, indicating a competitive program with a limited number of relatively substantial grants likely intended to support well-structured cohorts, hosting logistics, training design, and the mentor follow-up travel component.Apply for USDA FAS 10620 0762 10 22 0001
- The Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2022 Scientific Exchanges Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.620.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 20, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 06, 2022. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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