ALGERIA

The Norman E. Borlaug International Agricultural Science and Technology Fellows Program aims to promote food security and economic growth by increasing scientific knowledge and collaborative research to improve agricultural productivity. In Algeria, this program will provide promising young scientists and policymakers with an opportunity to spend 5 weeks in the United States and work one-on-one with a U.S. scientist in their fields. During the five-week program, participants will learn new research techniques, gain exposure to the latest scientific developments in various fields of agriculture, access fully-equipped laboratories and libraries, and learn about unique public-private partnerships that help fund agricultural research and science. Equally important, this program provides the Algerian scientists and policymakers with opportunities to establish long-term contacts with U.S. scientists and apply the newly gained knowledge from U.S. laboratories to Algeria’s research and development programs.

The Norman E. Borlaug International Agricultural Science and Technology Fellows Program for Algeria is funded by the United States Department of State’s Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) and administered and managed by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Foreign Agricultural Service, International Cooperation and Development, Research and Scientific Exchanges Division.
 
Objectives:

• Provide young Algerian scientists and policymakers an opportunity to work one-on-one with U.S. scientists in fields of agricultural research at a U.S. university
  
• Provide young Algerian scientists and policymakers with opportunities to establish long-term contacts with U.S. scientists
  
• Enable young Algerian scientists to apply newly gained knowledge from U.S. laboratories to Algeria’s research and development programs
  
• Provide young Algerian scientists with practical experience and exposure to new technologies that can enhance their own research endeavors
  
• Foster increased collaboration and networking between Algerian and U.S. agricultural scientists and policymakers
  

Eligibility:

• Algerian citizens in the early or middle stages of their professional career.
  
• Good working knowledge of English language
  
• Minimum MS degree with 3 years of practical experience at a research institution
  
• Currently employed at either a public or private Algerian research institution with demonstrated intention to continue to serve the institution and their country upon return
  

2005/2006 Program Details:

• Priority research areas: food safety; plant and animal health; water resources management. 
  
• Host Universities: To be determined
  
• Individual research and field work with U.S. faculty mentor
• Annual workshop in Algeria with selected U.S. mentors
  

Application Requirements:
·  Approval of the sponsoring Algerian institution
·  One page essay on research interest and how training in U.S. will impact your research
·  One page cover letter
·  Official copy of Transcript of college degrees
·  Curriculum Vitae (3-5 pages)
·  Two letters of recommendation
For visa application:
·  Two passport sized photos
·  Medical records from your current doctor

Application deadline:

August 1, 2005.
Candidates selected for interviews will be notified in early August. 

For additional information and application forms, please contact:

Michael Fay
Regional Agricultural Attaché
04, Chemin Bachir El Ibrahimi                
Colonne Voirol Hydra                             
BP 408 Algiers ALGERIA                      

ph 213-21-69-31-17                   
fax 213-21-69-37-72                               
AgAlgiers@usda.gov                             
-or-

USDA-Washington, DC:
Brian V. Guse,
tel:1-202-690-2870,
Brian.Guse@usda.gov

Submit applications to:
Michael Fay
Regional Agricultural Attaché
c/o US Embassy
04, Chemin Bachir El Ibrahimi
Colonne Voirol Hydra
BP 408 Algiers ALGERIA
ph 213-21-69-31-17, fax 213-21-69-37-72
 AgAlgiers@usda.gov