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​​OIP ​Global Experience Program​ Fund​

Purpose of the Fund

As agriculture worldwide is affected by globalization, it becomes increasingly important to foster and sustain plant pathological research and extension on a global scale. It is therefore important that today’s plant pathologists find opportunities to establish collaborations and share intellectual resources.

The APS Office of International Programs (OIP) offers a Global Experience Program aimed at helping APS members who are plant pathologists to work with scientists and extension personnel in developing countries in training and outreach efforts. Funds garnered by the OIP will be used to support graduate students, post-doctoral associates, faculty, and staff in conducting short courses, workshops, or training programs in collaboration with a host country cooperating institution. Development of outreach and extension materials, as well as a demonstration of diagnostic tools, will also be supported by this program. 

Host institutions are expected to provide in‐kind contributions or matching funds. Funds are to be used within 12 months of notification of being a recipient of the fund. 

Deadline to apply: May 15, 2025

Eligibility

The APS Office of International Programs (OIP) is requesting proposals for the “OIP Global Experience, a program aimed at helping APS members who are plant pathologists to work with scientists and extension personnel in developing countries in training and outreach efforts. As agriculture is affected by globalization, it becomes increasingly important to foster and sustain plant pathological research and extension on a global scale.

The program is open to all current APS members to conduct short courses, workshops, or training programs in collaboration with a cooperating institution in a developing country​. Teams of a senior and junior plant pathologist are encouraged. Development of training/extension materials for the workshop will also be supported by this program. 

Proposals are requested for programs to be administered in the year the funds are distributed and no more than one year after the date of the funds received. 

Those selected to receive funding are required to submit a final summary article ​to Phytopathology News within three months following the conclusion of the program/course. 

Application Requirements 

1. Workshop/training course title with outline and list of topics (3-page maximum)
   

2. Brief description of the importance of the workshop to the developing country​ (3-page maximum)
   

3. Expected number and experience of participants (3-page maximum)
   

4. Expected impact of workshop and description of impact assessment method (3-page maximum)
   

5. Brief description of the location of the workshop and the facilities available (3-page maximum)
   

6. Proposed budget and budget justification
   

7. One‐page Curriculum Vitaes (CV) from the applicant who is proposing the workshop and one from the host country coordinator
   

8. Letter of support (1) from the in‐country coordinator
   

Apply for Funding

Save all required materials into one PDF file and upload when submitting your online application. 

Submit Application​

Deadline to apply: May 15, 2025