Purpose of the Fund

The JANE fund was established by Dr. John and Ann Niederhauser to promote international cooperation related to research on and management of plant diseases, with particular emphasis on those caused by Phytophthora spp. To increase the fund's impact, the scope of Phytophthora spp, projects to be considered has been expanded to include an​y international program in plant pathology that involves cooperation between a person or institution in the United States and a person or institution outside the United States.

Priority for funding is given to low-income and lower-middle-income countries included on the AP​S Developing Economy list but other higher income developing economies​ may be considered on a need basis.

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Funds Available​

​​​FY25 Amount: $3,000 (1​)

Deadline to Apply: February 28​, 2025​

Eligibility

• ​APS membership is required. ​Please note graduate students and post-doctoral fellows are not eligible. 
• ​Applicant must be a principal investigator who holds a post-graduate position in their respective country. 

Application Requirements

• ​Project proposal that includes a clear implication for developing countries and practical applications. 
  

• Application Letter (max 3 pages) that includes an introduction, a list of objectives, a detailed experimental protocol, an overview of the expected impact, and a literature cited section. 

• Budget and justification for funds must be submitted with the application. Note no indirect costs are allowed. ​Funding should be requested for one year taking place during the calendar year. Multiyear projects will be considered but are rarely supported because of the limited funds available and the desire to distribute the support to a larger number of investigators. 

• Curriculum Vitae (max 1 page)

• Letter of Recommendation from the in-country coordinator.

Apply for Funding

Save the required materials into one PDF document prior to submitting your application. 

Deadline to apply: February 28​, 2025

Submit Application​

​Incomplete applications will not be reviewed or considered for funding.