U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA) - Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Dissertation & Postdoctoral Fellowships

Request for Applications (RFA) for the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Foundational and Applied Science Program for FY 2026. Includes modifications, deadlines, and funding information.

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DeadlineDecember 31, 2026

Award amount$39,700,000

Last checkedJun 26, 2026

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Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Education and Workforce Development (EWD) program for FY 2026. Details deadlines, funding, and eligibility.

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Deadline

Varies by Program Area Priority (see Part I, C)

Award amount

$39,700,000

Requirements

Mentoring Plan required for most applications (excluding workshop grants).

Important dates

Letter of Intent Deadline: Varies by Program Area Priority; Application Deadline: Varies by Program Area Priority; Predoctoral Fellowships Deadline: April 16, 2026; Postdoctoral Fellowships Deadline: April 30, 2026; Workshop Grant LOI: 255 days before workshop start

Contact

Policy@usda.gov (for comments)

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