-----Original Message----- From: grains-request@greengenes.cit.cornell.edu [mailto:grains-request@greengenes.cit.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Dave Matthews Sent: November 1, 2010 3:34 PM To: grains@greengenes.cit.cornell.edu Cc: elizabeth.a.vancil@monsanto.com Subject: International Scholars Program
Subject: Monsanto Beachell Borlaug Call for Proposals Date: Mon, 1 Nov 2010 15:18:49 -0500 From: "VANCIL, ELIZABETH A [AG/1000]"elizabeth.a.vancil@monsanto.com
Call for applications for the Monsanto Beachell Borlaug International Scholars Program!
Applications for the third round of funding from Monsanto's Beachell-Borlaug International Scholars Program (MBBISP) are currently being accepted until February 1, 2011. Funds are available for scholars pursuing a PhD in wheat and rice breeding students.
MBBISP is a five year, $10 million program to support scholars who are focusing their work on addressing global challenges of rice and wheat. Texas AgriLife Research administers the grants.
To learn more about the program or to apply, please visit www.monsanto.com/mbbischolars. Please email Dr. Ed Runge, MBBISP Program Director and Judging Panel Chair at e-runge@tamu.edu with any questions that might need clarification prior to submitting your application.
Elizabeth Vancil Director, Development Initiatives Office: 314-694-5718 Mobile: 314-435-4962 Email: elizabeth.a.vancil@monsanto.com