The Office of
International Programs (OIP) promotes greater global interaction among
scientists and practitioners of plant pathology. OIP aims to provide
continuity and coordination of APS international efforts, fostering
collaboration across diverse economies and regions.
OIP gives a Certificate of Achievement honoring an early career investigator for international plant pathology research activities. Applications Close December 6, 2024.
The Global Membership Program offers up to 100 APS memberships every two years, empowering scientists in diverse regions with the tools and connections needed to advance their careers and research.
The Global Experience Program Fund aims to help APS members who are plant pathologists to work with scientists and extension personnel in developing countries in training and outreach efforts.
The OIP Library Assistance Program (LAP) provides APS publications to libraries and institutions in low- and middle-income countries that lack access or resources to acquire them.
Taking place at the APS Annual Meeting, members can participate in a unique engagement and fundraising event to help support scientists in low- and middle-income countries.
Other Funding Opportunities in Collaboration with OIP
This program helps scientists, educators, extension personnel, and other agriculturalists in developing countries acquire educational materials from APS PRESS, and promotes the international distribution of books, CDs, and other APS resources.
Provides travel support for APS members who are early- to mid-career international scientists who are native to and working in developing countries that will be attending and presenting at the APS annual meeting.
Provides financial support to Latin American plant pathologists in a variety of ways to current APS Graduate Students or APS Early Career Members.
The John and Ann Niederhauser Endowment (JANE) fund accepts applications that involve international cooperation between a person or institution in the United States and a person or institution outside the United States. Project proposals should have clear positive impacts on the developing country and practical applications.
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