Dr. Elwood F. Caldwell Graduate Fellowship
Feeding Tomorrow is proud to announce that the first round of applications for the newly created Dr. Elwood F. Caldwell Graduate Fellowship are now open.
Created through a $1 million bequest from his estate, Dr. Caldwell believed strongly in Feeding Tomorrow’s mission and that students in the science of food should be encouraged and fostered to pursue their own research.
The fellowship is for students in the science of food program and will provide a generous stipend to students pursuing research focused on addressing the current and future needs and demands of the global food system.
Duration
1 year
Funding
$25,280USD
- The fellowship will be a one-year fellowship (12 months) and will be awarded annually.
- The amount of the fellowship will be equal to 110% of the amount most commonly paid to research assistants at the University of Minnesota as a cash stipend for part-time services. For the 2020–2021 academic year, this amount is $25,280.
- The fellowship does not include allowance for the cost of fringe benefits, tuition waiver, or other expenses. The fellowship shall be paid through the department/institution in two installments.
- Fellowships are awarded annually. Fellowships are not eligible for renewal.
Eligibility
- Fellowships are available to students who are currently enrolled in and pursuing a graduate degree at a designated institution of higher learning. The fellowship is available to both international and U.S. domestic students.
- The candidate must be pursuing a graduate degree in food science and technology.
- The candidate must be conducting research addressing future needs and demands of the global food system.
- The candidate must be a full-time student in the second year of their MS or PhD program.
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