The program consists of one week in Washington, DC and one week at a USDA research location. Science Fellows will be placed with either the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) or Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Soil Science Division for the research portion of their fellowship.

Announcement

The DOR will announce the E. Kika De La Garza Science Fellowship

There are two opportunities under this fellowship:

• USDA Agricultural Research Service.
• Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Soil Science Division.

Application

The USDA fellowship is due in February.

The PI is responsible for the following documents:

• Completed Application Form.
• Essay- 800-1000 word statement describing your interest in the USDA, the specific research topic/interests you wish to pursue, and how you envision the fellowship will impact you, your institution’s programs, and your work with your institution and its community.
• CV/Resume (3-4 pages).
• Signed Application Certification Form.
• Letter of Reference.
• Statement of institutional Support.