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USAID is offering Borlaug Higher Education for Agricultural Research and Development (BHEARD) Program to support long-term training. It is for agricultural and food security researchers and policy advisors at the master’s and doctoral levels. These scholarships are for Bangladeshi applicants. Priority will be given to applicants who desire training in the following subject areas: Agribusiness, Agri-Economics, Fisheries, Horticulture and Plant Pathology (Virology sub-discipline). Training programs will cover up to three years of courses for doctoral students. Course work will be undertaken at a U.S. or regional university, and the student’s research proje ct will be conducted in Bangladesh.
Study Subject(s): Priority will be given to applicants who desire training in the following subject areas: Agribusiness, Agri-Economics, Fisheries, Horticulture and Plant Pathology (Virology sub-discipline).
Course Level: This scholarship is available for pursuing research degree level.
Scholarship Provider:Â United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
Scholarship can be taken at: USA
Eligibility: Â The Trainee Selection Committee will review applications and select candidates based on the following criteria:
-Current and future role at one of Bangladesh’s agricultural research institutions or universities listed above.
-Bangladeshi national residing in Bangladesh.
-Strong academic performance at the Bachelor’s level (first or upper second c lass pass) or Master’s level. Relevant educational background and professional experience.
-Strong written and spoken English language skills, as determined by the applicant’s score on either the TOEFL or the IELTS exam.
-Under 35 years of age for PhD applicants; an exception may be made for female PhD candidates up to the age of 40.
Scholarship Open for International Students:Â The students of Bangladesh can apply for this scholarship.
Scholarship Description: Under its Feed the Future initiative, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has launched the Borlaug Higher Education Agricultural Research and Development (BHEARD) Program. Implemented by Michigan State University (MSU), the BHEARD program honors the legacy of Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Norman Borlaug. The program will support long-term training of agricultural and food security researchers and policy advis ors at the master’s and doctoral levels. This is a major new effort to increase the number of agricultural scientists and policy advisors and strengthen scientific institutions in developing countries.
Number of award(s):Â Not Known
Duration of award(s): Scholarship is offered for up to three years.
What does it cover? Training programs will cover up to three years of courses for doctoral students. Course work will be undertaken at a U.S. or regional university, and the student’s research project will be conducted in Bangladesh.
Notification:Â Only short-listed candidates will be notified and contacted for interview.
How to Apply:Â The mode of applying is by email.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 15th July 2014.
Further Official Schola rship Information and Application
Scholarship Tags: 2014, Bangladesh, Scholarship, USA
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