CRP Applications for Events (Conferences, Workshops and Symposiums)

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Applications are invited from research scientists working in agriculture, forestry or fisheries for funding towards an event (conference, workshop, symposium, etc) to take place in a member country of the Co-operative Research Programme. The aim of the Event Sponsorship scheme is to inform policy makers, industry and academia about current and future research, scientific developments and innovations in these areas.

https://www.oecd.org/en/about/programmes/co-operative-research-programme/crp-applications-for-conferences.html

OECD Co-operative Research Programme Fellowships

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Applications are invited from research scientists working in agriculture, forestry or fisheries who would like to conduct research projects abroad, in another member country of the Co-operative Research Programme from 6 to 26 weeks. The aim of the Research Fellowships is to strengthen the international exchange of ideas and increase international mobility and co-operation among scientists working in these areas.

https://www.oecd.org/en/about/programmes/co-operative-research-programme/crp-applications-for-fellowships.html

ACES, IFAJ commit to launching a certificate in global agricultural communications

The College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has announced a new international education partnership between the college’s Agricultural Leadership, Education & Communications (ALEC) program and the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ).

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University of Illinois Agronomy Days series returns to ACES

Summer is back, which means the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign will return with its Agronomy Days series, where Illinois growers can learn more about the latest productivity, profitability, and sustainability breakthroughs developed by experts.

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Field perspectives on pests and pollination from the world’s oldest city

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How do greenhouse growers navigate the delicate balance between combating pests and protecting pollinators—two forces that can determine the fate of an entire growing season?

To explore this, we surveyed greenhouse growers in Lebanon’s Keserwan-Jbeil coastal region, centered around Jbeil (Byblos)—one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Results showed that 80% of these growers preferred to maintain their status quo rather than adopt the pollinator-friendly practices we presented. Naturally, we had many follow-up questions.

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Exploring agricultural policy in the heart of D.C.: A reflection on my ACE 291 experience

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Spending spring break in Washington, D.C. with my ACE 291: Agricultural Policy & Leadership class was an eye-opening experience that deepened my understanding of the intersection between agriculture, policy, and leadership. While I expected to learn about how policies are shaped and implemented, what truly stood out to me was the dynamic nature of policymaking and the diverse career opportunities in this space.

Bridging Policy and Agriculture

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One week in Washington: Witnessing Ag policy in action

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Over spring break, I had the opportunity to visit Washington, D.C. as part of ACE 291: Ag Policy & Leadership. I knew going in that it would be a packed week full of meetings, tours, and panels—but what I didn’t expect was just how much it would shift my perspective about what a career in agriculture and policy might look like.

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ACES expanding international experiences for undergraduate students

A new program initiated by the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) Study Abroad Office will expand and enhance the college’s portfolio of short-term faculty-led study abroad programs for undergraduate students. 

“Through this program, we are creating and supporting a community of faculty and staff who are working to develop exciting and unique international opportunities for our students that will be available as part of our curriculum as early as winter break 2025,” said Ali Freter, Director of ACES Study Abroad.

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Global impacts grow through ACES International Seed Grant program

Four College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) faculty members have been awarded funding to establish or support an international collaboration as part of the longstanding ACES International Seed Grant Program.

The internal grant program, coordinated by the Office of International Programs, accepts applications each semester and awards grants to projects that show the most potential to build sustained, impactful international engagements. 

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