- Author: Kathleen P Nolan
Dear Colleagues,
NIFA has announced $400,000 to Foster a Diverse Agricultural Science Workforce. The funding will support more women and minority representation in the agricultural science workforce. The purpose of this program is to support research and extension projects that increase participation by women and underrepresented minorities from rural areas in STEM fields from grade levels K-14. Funding is made through NIFA's Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Fields Program (WAMS).
The initiative seeks to support activities that may include:
- Specific activities may include:
- Developing practical applications to increase understanding of leadership roles, including critical thinking, problem solving, and communication skills; ethics and professionalism; and working in teams;
- Connecting the academic classroom experience with daily leadership roles and organizational activities;
- Providing opportunities for mentoring and shadowing; and
- Organizing leadership academies, workshops, trainings, etc.
NIFA is hosting a WAMS webinar to help applicants learn about guidelines and policies for writing proposals. The event will be held on Wednesday, April 26 at 12:00 PM PST. You may join the webinar at the following link: Webinar Link. A recording of the webinar will be made available.
If you are interested in applying to this opportunity, please contact the Office of Contracts and Grants to request proposal development assistance. Please see the OCG Calendar for an overview of the opportunity.
The deadline for applications is June 8, 2017.
Thank you.
Kathleen Nolan, Director, ANR Office of Contracts & Grants (OCG)