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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 Process Important Dates

Application deadline:
November 30, 2007

Application dealine extended:
December 31, 2007

Fellowships are awarded:
February 29, 2008 

Mandatory orientation:
June 15-21, 2008 in Washington, DC

Award Acceptance Important Dates

* Fellowship Award Acceptance Deadline:

   March 28, 2008

* Submition of Fellowship Program Forms Deadline:

   April 11, 2008

 

Acceptance Information

To accept the fellowship, fellows must upload by March 28, 2008:

* A digital photo (headshot - professional photo) * A one-page biography (2-3 paragraphs)