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 Opens:
November 16, 2011
Application Deadline:
January 30, 2012
Deadline for Supporting Documentation (Letter of Reference/Statement of Institutional Support):
February 1, 2012
Fellowships are awarded:
March 2012
Travel to Washington, DC:
June 23/24, 2012
Program Begins:
June 25, 2012
Education Fellowship:
June 25 - July 13, 2012 (Mandatory Orientation June 25-July 6, Fellow may select departure date of not earlier than July 7 or during flexible third week, through July 13, depending on the fellow's interests and plans.)
High School (Education) Fellowship:
June 25 - July 6, 2012 (Departure on July 7)
Science Fellowship:
June 25 - August 3, 2012 (Mandatory Orientation in Washington, DC June 25-July 5. Fellow will then be placed at Research Lab for between 2-4 additional weeks, depending on interests and plans of fellow. Latest possible end date for lab posting is August 3.)
Executive Fellowship:
June 25 - July 13, 2012 (Fellow can select between 1-3 weeks for their program.)
