Application Deadline: Wednesday 8 May 2019 at 23:59 UTC+1.
Tenable either at any ACU member university outside the applicant’s home country, or in industry, commerce or public service in a Commonwealth country other than the applicant’s home country.
Those working in universities may hold a fellowship in either another ACU member university abroad or in industry, commerce or public service abroad; but those working in industry, commerce or public service can only hold a fellowship at an ACU member university.
The fellowship can be used for either a collaborative academic research visit, or a collaborative fact-finding visit.
Subject areas
- Agriculture
- Forestry
- Food science
- Food technology
Eligibility
Applicants must be professional or academic staff of (or a nominee of) an ACU member university (external nominees should be working in industry, commerce or public service in a Commonwealth country).
Tenure of Fellowship
The tenure of the fellowship must be for a period of less than six months, and travel must take place between 1 August 2019 and 31 July 2020.
Value of Fellowship
Up to GBP £5000 and intended to cover:
- international economy return airfare and other travel costs
- medical insurance and visa fees
- board and lodging fees
- research costs
Reporting
Fellows are required to submit a short written report using a form provided by the ACU within two months of the fellowship ending, and to respond to a follow-up survey a year later. Fellows will also be invited to join the ACU’s alumni programme.
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the ACU Agriculture, Forestry & Food Science Fellowship