The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) are seeking research proposals for a funding opportunity that will drive innovations at the intersection of human health, climate-smart agriculture, and social justice, equity, and opportunity to advance nutrition security. The “Nourishing Next Generation Agrifood Breakthroughs” Innovation Challenge will fund early-career scientists (within 10 years of receiving a Ph.D. or equivalent degree) to lead highly collaborative, interdisciplinary teams on groundbreaking research that addresses nutrition security.
This informational webinar provided additional background about this funding opportunity and present detailed guidance about the application process. Webinar speakers included Dr. John Rothlisberger from the USDA Office of the Chief Scientist and FFAR Scientific Program Director Dr. LaKisha Odom.
View the June 13 Webinar Recording
USDA-FFAR Innovation Challenge: “Nourishing Next Generation Agrifood Breakthroughs” RFA
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