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

Application

New Innovator in Food & Agriculture Research Award Contingent on Funding Availability

Award for early-career scientists in food and agriculture research. Applications are under review and contingent on funding availability.

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Deadline

April 29, 2026

Award amount

$150,000 per year for a maximum of three years totaling $450,000

Eligibility

Nominees invited by their institutions.; Faculty members within three years of tenure-track position.; Within eight years of receiving Ph.D.; Proposed research must benefit U.S. agricultural interests.; Individuals with significant prior research experience are not eligible.

Requirements

Nomination by institution.; Full proposals from nominated individuals.; Letters of support from collaborators.; Research must align with FFAR Priority Areas.

Application materials

Full proposal; Letters of support

How to apply

Submit applications through FFAR's online Grant Management System.; No extensions granted for missed deadlines.

Important dates

Nomination Period Open: February 11, 2026; Nominations Due: March 18, 2026; Full Applications Due: April 29, 2026; 2026 Award Office Hours: March 25, 2026

Documents

Request for Applications (RFA)

Contact

Grants Management Team; Dr. LaKisha Odom

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