The Miguel and Aurora Lugo Caribbean Food Crops Society Student Scholars 2012
Program Objectives
· Foster research as a part of the overall educational process;
· Support talented students in the presentation of their research outcomes at the CFCS annual meeting;
· Expose students to international networking experience;
· Mentor talented students in the overall functions of the CFCS so they can eventually occupy leadership roles in the Caribbean.
Highlights
The Program’s long-term goals are to expose talented students to formal research, and to awake their interest in agricultural research careers in the Caribbean Region. Student scholars can be chosen from among active research programs in and outside the Caribbean. However, their research must be focused on the needs of the Caribbean Region. Funded Scholars will receive US$500.00 to partially cover their travel expenses to the Annual Scientific Meeting of the CFCS.
Program Details
Outcome: Scholars must deliver a verbal and or poster presentation at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the CFCS. They must also participate as members of the local organizing committee.
Eligibility
All undergraduate and graduate students conducting research relating to the Caribbean Region are eligible to apply. However the four (4) stipends are available for students from the Dutch, English, French, and Spanish speaking Caribbean Countries, Departments and/or Territories. Preference will be given to applicants carrying out research projects that have the greatest impact in the Caribbean Region. Applicants must submit an abstract of their research projects following the guidelines of the CFCS.
Requirements
Eligible applicants must submit: (1) an abstract in their native language and in English, and (2) two letters of recommendation from active members of the CFCS. These should be sent by mail to Dr. Wilfredo Colon, Secretary, CFCS, P.O. Box 40108, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00940. Or these materials can be sent electronically as PDF or Word files to ue_wcolon@suagm.edu. For more information regarding this year’s annual meeting please visit our website at: http://cfcs.eea.uprm.edu/
Application Deadline
Abstracts and supporting letters of recommendation must be received by February 17, 2012.
