Policy Statement
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or family status. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD).
To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-94110 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Important Dates
Application Deadline:
January 31, 2010
Deadline for Supporting Documentation (Letter of Reference/Statement of Institutional Support):
February 5, 2010
Fellowships are awarded:
March 2010
Orientation:
June 23 - June 30, 2010* in Washington, DC
*Average length of fellowship is 2-4 weeks, including one week orientation.
