Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) - Veterinary Student Research Fellowship

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DeadlineDecember 17, 2025, by 5 p.m. EST

Award amount$50,000 to $250,000 each

Last checkedJun 24, 2026

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2026 New Innovator Award Contingent on Funding Availability RFA

Request for Applications for the 2026 New Innovator Award in Food and Agriculture Research, contingent on funding availability. Details nomination and application deadlines, eligibility, and award information.

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Deadline

April 29 by 5:00pm EDT (Full Application)

Award amount

Up to $450,000.00 per project, contingent on funding availability.

Eligibility

Nominated faculty hired on or after August 1, 2022, for tenure-track or equivalent positions.; Preference for individuals within eight years of receiving a Ph.D.; Proposed research must directly benefit U.S. agricultural interests.; Institutions may submit one nominee.

Requirements

Nomination letter on institution letterhead.; Nominee's research program overview.; Alignment with FFAR's Priority Areas.; Full application with research program description.; Letters of support from essential collaborators.

Application materials

Nomination Application; Full Application

How to apply

Submit nomination through FFAR's online Grants Portal.; An approved nomination is required for full application submission.

Important dates

Nomination Period Opens: February 11, 12:00pm EST; Nomination Deadline: March 18, 5:00pm EDT; Full Application Submission Period Opens: March 25; Full Application Deadline: April 29, 5:00pm EDT; Contingent Award Notification: Early 2027

Documents

2026 New Innovator Award Contingent on Funding Availability RFA

Contact

grants@foundationfar.org

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