Foreign Agricultural Service

Description

*Please view full announcement for complete application details. SCEP supports mutual exchanges of U.S. and Chinese research teams to visit the SCEP partner country for up to 14 days in order to transfer knowledge and technology in agriculture. USDA and the Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) of PRC consult with the research teams to design multi-city program agendas that initiate or strengthen linkages between our academic, public, and private institutions. A U.S. research team may consist of up to five members. The Principal Investigator (PI) must be a U.S. citizen and all team members must be employed by a U.S.-based public, private, or academic institution. The U.S. team is responsible for the international airfare between the United States and China. MOA will cover all in-country program related expenses, including lodging, transportation, meals, and cultural activities. Priority focus areas include: new animal bio-technologies, crop breeding for drought tolerance, pesticide residue management, swine genetics, and Ug99 - Black Stem Rust

Who can apply

• State governments
• County governments
• City or township governments
• Special district governments
• Independent school districts
• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
• Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized)
• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Private institutions of higher education
• For-profit organizations other than small businesses
• Small businesses

Contact

Jamilah Fagbene <br/>International Trade Specialist <br/>Phone 202-720-3160
Jamilah.Fagbene@fas.usda.gov