Monsanto’s Beachell-Borlaug International Scholars Program, USA

This prestigious fellowship was established by Monsanto in 2009 in honor of two of the world’s most pre-eminent rice and wheat breeders: Drs. Henry Beachell and Norman Borlaug.

Their lifelong work laid the foundation for the tremendous increases in rice and wheat production that continue to help feed the world today.

The goal of this program is to: (1) aid in the development of highly educated rice and wheat breeders who can serve as future leaders in the field of agriculture and (2) provide opportunities for young scientists to experience the important work and mission of public sector research institutions, particularly in developing countries.

Partner University
The program is administered by Texas AgriLife Research, an agency of the Texas A&M University System

Level of Education
Have a Master’s Degree or equivalent in Plant Breeding and Genetics or related area

Amount of Scholarships
A full package of support, including a generous student stipend, tuition, applicable fees, health insurance, research fees and travel, as well as funds for research at the collaborating institution and for the advising professor. The student applicant and his major professor (Graduate Adviser) must prepare a detailed budget and budget justification with their application.

Duration of Scholarships
During the Ph.D. program the maximum length for support is 4 years and the minimum is expected to be 3 years post M.S. degree or equivalent

Eligibility
To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Have a Master’s Degree or equivalent in Plant Breeding and Genetics or related area
  • Be enrolled or accepted in a Ph.D. rice or wheat breeding program and meet all entrance requirements
  • Be advised by a professor at the university where the degree will be awarded
  • Be eligible to attend school and/or conduct research work in a foreign country
  • Include experiential learning in both developed and developing countries
  • Developed countries defined as Australia, Canada, Western Europe and the U.S.
  • Developing countries defined as all countries other than Australia, Canada, Western Europe and the U.S.
  • For students enrolled in universities in Australia, Canada, Western Europe and the U.S., the collaborating institution’s professor/scientist must be located in a developing country. For students enrolled in universities from all other countries, the collaborating institution’s professor/scientist must be located in Australia, Canada, Western Europe or the U.S. Collaboration with CGIAR center scientists/professors augment the quality of the application but do not fulfill the developed country requirement of the program.

If applicants are currently enrolled for Ph.D. studies, they must have two or more years remaining in their Ph.D. program, in order to be eligible for this fellowship program.

Nationality
Scholarships available for all students from any country. There is no restriction on the nationality of the students.

Selection Criteria
The selection committee will assess all applicants based on the following criteria:

  • Focus on a critical constraint affecting rice or wheat production, with an emphasis on breeding
  • Demonstrate student’s proven track record of successful study and accomplishments, as well as accomplishments of the supporting professor(s)
  • Include an element of experiential learning in a world area other than where applicant’s previous experience has occurred
  • Conduct collaborative research at a university or institution with a reputation for quality science and the applicant demonstrate financial management and project control

Application Deadline
The closing date for this scholarship program is February 1st, 2016.

Result Notification
An internationally recognized panel of judges will then review all proposals and return its decision on the proposals selected in March 2016. Assuming applicant will be notify by the committee (by email or via website).

Important Notes
Components of the application include:

  • University where course work will be accomplished and degree awarded. Transcripts of prior university course work should be included.
  • Describe where and how the student will gain alternate world area experience. The program requires scholars to complement their previous country experience by working with scientists at universities or research centers elsewhere in the world. Plans for such alternate country experience will be considered when evaluating proposals.
  • During the Ph.D. program the maximum length for support is 4 years and the minimum is expected to be 3 years post M.S. degree or equivalent. Applicants having at least 2 years remaining on their Ph.D. program are encouraged to apply.
  • A detailed budget and budget justification should be included (see detail below).
  • Strong consideration will be given to applicants with a clear commitment to working in public sector institutions in developing or emerging countries. Information on the
  • Applicant’s commitment is part of the application.

Budget Detail:
The student applicant and his major professor (Graduate Adviser) must prepare a detailed budget and budget justification with their application.

The submitted budget should include the following four topics:

  1. Student stipend. Applicants are eligible for a stipend at the rate of 120% of the normal assistantship support for PhD students at the university where the student is enrolled. Tuition,fees and insurance costs for students in the program will be paid separately and in addition to the stipend. Costs for students must be certified by the university submitting the application. These costs are only for the primary university location.
  2. The program will provide the student’s graduate advisor with a grant at the rate of 1 ½ months of the student stipend for each year the student is part of the program. These funds are to be used to enrich the students Ph.D. program, to purchase needed supplies and equipment, or for the program travel of the student and/or major professor.
  3. Support funds for attending a collaborating institution to carry out the requirements of this PhD program, including student stipend, supplies, bench fees, field costs, etc. Students are expected to carry out part of their Ph.D. research at a collaborating institution to gain a view of the challenges facing the world in wheat or rice production. This could involve collaboration with a CGIAR center, a university, or a research center in another country. The program’s desire is for the student to have experience working in an emerging or developing country. Six months to one year is considered the amount of time needed for a student to spend at a collaborating institution. The collaboration could be a one-time event or it could be during the growing season over more than one year. Costs associated with enriching the Ph.D. by gaining experience at another university or center will be paid by the program and needs to be detailed in the budget. Any questions concerning this aspect of the application can be sent to mbbischolars@ag.tamu.edu for clarification.

Costs for study in the alternate location might include:

  1. Visa and travel costs for student to participate in alternate country location.
  2. Additional tuition, insurance, research, computer or professional development costs, if necessary or required by the collaborating institution.
  3. A cost of living allowance supplement. This applies only if cost of living at the collaborating location is documented to be considerably higher than the cost of living at the primary university location. The student stipend will not change while living at the collaborating institution.

It is suggested that the student and university professor contact the collaborating institution to help in documenting costs under item 3.

Support for student travel, up to $2500 for one home leave for the student. Degree program travel expenses will be supported up to $2000 per student during the duration of the program.

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One thought on “Monsanto’s Beachell-Borlaug International Scholars Program, USA”

  1. I Lapo Simbi,
    I’m a Papua New Guinean who graduated with a certificate ii in Civil Construction at Tafe North Queensland,Australia.
    inspired by such achievement abroad Iam very much interested in continuing my education abroad from my country to bring back knowledge to develop my young developing country.

    since I can’t complet my education in country due to many challenges I’m going through.

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