FY2024 Faculty Exchange Program – Southeast Asia Veterinary Sciences
ID: 351742Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA-FAS)

Award Range

$0 - $500K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Agriculture

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/351742
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service is offering a funding opportunity for the FY2024 Faculty Exchange Program (FEP) aimed at enhancing veterinary science education in Southeast Asia. This program invites U.S. universities to host faculty from the Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia for a semester-long training initiative focused on improving teaching methods, curriculum development, and practical experiences in veterinary science. With a total funding amount of up to $1,000,000 available and no cost-sharing required, applications must be submitted by March 15, 2024, with the training set to commence on September 15, 2024. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Chris Biles at Christine.Biles@usda.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Christine.Biles@usda.gov
    Files
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    FY24 FEP NOFO (USDA-FAS-10613-0700-10-24-0001).pdf
    FY24.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service has released a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the FY2024 Faculty Exchange Program (FEP) aimed at advancing veterinary science education in Southeast Asia. The program seeks applications from U.S. universities to host faculty from the Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia for a semester-long training initiative designed to enhance teaching methods and curriculum development in veterinary science. Up to $1,000,000 in federal funding is available, with no cost-sharing required. The training, slated to start on September 15, 2024, includes a cohort of up to ten Fellows hosted by a selected university, focusing on practical experiences and exposure to current research techniques in the U.S. The program emphasizes follow-up visits by U.S. faculty to evaluate implementation progress at the Fellows' home institutions. Applications are due by March 15, 2024, with a review process assessing factors such as technical expertise, program design, and budget detail. Approval for proposed projects will abide by federal guidelines, ensuring clear objectives align with international trade and animal health concerns.
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