CONFERENCES: See http://www.conferencealerts.com/agri.htm for list of upcoming events in agriculture, crop science and related fields worldwide.

North Dakota State University announces/seeks applications for the Academic and Cultural Sharing Scholarship. The scholarship is for international students who have not yet arrived on campus. See http://www.ndsu.edu/international/scholarships/acss/ for full details.

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Rothamsted International announces/seeks applications for the African Fellows Programme (AFP) from mid-career researchers in agricultural sciences who are citizens of an Africa country. The programme provides the opportunity to work in a European laboratory for up to a year. Applicants should normally be of doctoral status, with at least two years' postdoctoral experience. See http://www.rothamsted-international.org/HTML/Fellowships/AFP_main_page.html for full details. Deadline: continuous - proposals accepted any time.

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) announces/seeks applications for various grants from academic institutions and nonprofit organizations in Africa that have demonstrated commitment to improving productivity for small-scale farmers. See http://www.agra-alliance.org/section/work/guidelines for full details. Deadline: continuous

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: The British Ecological Society (BES) announces/seeks applications for BES Overseas Bursaries from postgraduates. The bursaries provide grants for ecologists in developing countries to carry out innovative ecological research. See http://www.britishecologicalsociety.org/grants/research/ob.php for full details. Deadline: September 1 every year

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY: Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) now accepting applications for the Blaxall Valentine Bursary. Undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate students with interests in a horticultural related project eligible to apply. See http://www.rhs.org.uk/Courses/Bursaries/The-Blaxall-Valentine-Award for more details. Deadline: Sep 30, 2011 and Dec 15, 2011

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: International Federation of University Women (IFUW)
Fellowships and Grants announces/seeks applications for the CFUW / A. Vibert Douglas Fellowship from women graduate students. See http://www.ifuw.org/fellowships/international.htm for more details. Deadline: Oct 01, 2012

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Australian Federation of Graduate Women (AFGW) announces/seeks applications for Commemorative Fellowships for women graduates of a recognized tertiary institution from any country and are intending to take up or continue postgraduate studies at a recognized tertiary institution in Queensland, Australia. See http://www.fellowshipsfund.com.au/main-menu/fellowships-and-scholarships... for full details. Deadline: May 31, 2012

RESEARCH FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) and the Center for Tropical Forest Science (CTFS) accepting applications for the CTFS Grants Program. Graduate and undergraduate students studying fields related to Forest Ecology or Tropical Forestry eligible. See http://www.ctfs.si.edu/group/Grants+%26+Training/Grants for more details. Deadline: 1-Apr-12.

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: International Federation of University Women (IFUW) seeks applications for Dorothy Leet Grants. Women who are graduates and either a member of one of IFUW's national federations and associations or, if living in a country where there is not yet a national affiliate, an independent member of IFUW, or an international individual member of IFUW. Grants are reserved for women graduates from countries with a comparatively low per-capita income. See http://www.ifuw.org/fellowships/international.htm for full details. Deadline: varies

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Australian Federation of Graduate Women (AFGW) announces/seeks applications for the Freda Bage Fellowship for women graduates of a recognized tertiary institution from any country and are intending to take up or continue postgraduate studies at a recognized tertiary institution in Queensland, Australia. See http://www.fellowshipsfund.com.au/main-menu/fellowships-and-scholarships... for full details. Deadline: May 31, 2012

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: The Conservation Leadership Programme is offering Future Conservationist Awards to high potential teams who aim to develop their skills through practical conservation projects. Graduate, undergraduate, and postgraduate students eligible. See http://www.conservationleadershipprogramme.org/FutureConservationistAwar... fore more details. Deadline: Nov 15, 2011

For graduate or undergraduate students who will be enrolled in a study abroad program during the coming academic year. GO!Overseas announces/seeks applications for GO! Overseas Study Abroad Scholarship. See http://www.go-study-abroad.com/go-study-abroad-scholarship for more details. Deadline: 15-Sep-11

World Veterinary Poultry Association (WVPA) announces/seeks applications for Houghton Trust International Travel Grants. Young avian pathology research workers of any nationality are eligible. Applicants will normally be age 35 or under. See http://www.wvpa.net/fs_houghton_trust.html for details. Deadline: Nov 14, 2011

TRAVEL & TRAINING OPPORTUNITY: For graduate and undergraduate students studying agriculture, food science, natural/physical sciences or engineering. International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE) )announces/seeks applications for the IAESTE Exchange Program. Award covers cost of living while abroad. See http://www.iaeste.org/students/faq for more details. Deadline: VARIES by country

International Development Research Centre (IDRC) announces/seeks applications for IDRC International Fellowships Program from graduate students in sub-Saharan Africa for this scholarship. See http://publicwebsite.idrc.ca/EN/Funding/WhoCanApply/Pages/Southern-Junio... for more details. Deadline varies.

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: International Foundation for Science (IFS) announces/seeks applications for IFS Research Grants. Each applicant must be a scientist with at least a master's or equivalent degree/research experience, a citizen of a developing country and conduct research on the sustainable management of biological resources. See http://www.ifs.se/Programme/granting_programme.asp for full details. Deadline: Dec 31, 2011

Cornell University announces/seeks applications for the Institute for African Development (IAD) Tuition Fellowship, and the Provost South African Fund Fellowship. These awards provide tuition support to African students engaged in full-time graduate studies at Cornell in areas related to African development. See http://www.einaudi.cornell.edu/africa/funding/index.asp for full details.

Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans now accepting nominations for the International Horatio Alger Award. Each nominee must have triumphed over humble beginnings and/or adversity in his/her early life and serve as a role model in his/her community. See http://www.horatioalger.com/aboutus.cfm for full details. Deadline: Jun 01, 2012

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS) announces/seeks applications for Summer Scholarships from undergraduates applying to study abroad. See http://www.aifsabroad.com/scholarships.asp for full details. Deadline: Mar 01, 2012

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY: CGIAR and the WorldFish Center announce openings for undergraduate, graduate, or postgraduate interns studying Fish and Fisheries or Ichthyology. Fluency in oral and written English required. For more details, see http://www.worldfishcenter.org/v2/ab-jobs.html. Deadline: continuous

Institute of Current World Affairs (ICWA) (Crane-Rogers Foundation seeks applications from fellows with graduate degrees in forestry or forest-related specialties for John Miller Musser Memorial Forest and Society Fellowships. See http://www.icwa.org/Opportunities.asp for full details. Deadlines: Letter of intent- Aug 01, 2011, Application- Sep 01, 2011

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) announces opportunity for a fully-funded leadership course. This short course targets the development of women scientists, extension workers, social workers and small entrepreneurs. Course runs 7-18 November, 2011. Application must be received 60 days prior to start of course. See http://irri.org/knowledge/irri-training/short-courses/list-of-short-cour... for full details.

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Applications now accepted for the Lindbergh Foundation, Charles A. and Anne Morrow Grants from individuals whose work furthers the Lindberghs' vision of a balance between the advance of technology and the preservation of the natural/human environment. Citizens of all countries are eligible to apply. Applications must be submitted in the English language. The foundation welcomes candidates who may or may not be affiliated with an academic, nonprofit, or for-profit organization.See http://www.lindberghfoundation.org/docs/index.php/our-grants for more details. Deadline: Jun 09, 2012

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: For women graduate and undergraduate students studying at the University of Pretoria or University of Cape Town in South Africa. The World Bank announces/seeks applications for the Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund Grants in Africa. See http://www.mmmf-grants.org/grants-sa.html for more details. Deadline: 19-Aug-11

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: For any individual, academic institution, or goverment agency involved in research related to Animal Reproductive Biology. Found Animals Foundation seeks applications for the Michelson Grant in Reproductive Biology. See http://www.mmmf-grants.org/grants-sa.html for more details. Deadline: continuous

Nuffic / Netherlands Organization for International Cooperation in Higher Education
Netherlands Fellowship Programmes (NFP) announces/seeks applications for the NFP Fellowships for Master's Degree Programmes from graduate and postgraduate students. For details, see http://www.nuffic.nl/international-organizations/services/scholarships/t.... Deadline: Feb 01, 2012 and Apr 29, 2012

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: The Borlaug Fellowship Program provides scientific training and collaborative research opportunities to visiting researchers, policymakers, and university faculty. Must have at least completed masters. Only citizens of countries in which the Borlaug Fellowship Program is offered eligible. Deadline: varies by country. See http://www.fas.usda.gov/icd/borlaug/Borlaug.asp for full details.

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Wilson Ornithological Society (WOS) announces the Paul A. Stewart Award.The award is for avian research. Preference will be given to proposals for studies of bird movements based on banding, analysis of recoveries and returns of banded birds, with an emphasis on economic ornithology. Graduate, undergraduate, and postgraduate students eligible. See: http://www.wilsonsociety.org/awards/ for more details. Deadline: Feb 01, 2012

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: American Fisheries Society (AFS) and Society-Level Awards announce the President's Fishery Conservation Award recognizing singular accomplishments or long-term contributions that advance aquatic resource conservation at a regional or local level. Students, institutions and government agencies eligible. See http://www.fisheries.org/afs/awards.html for more details. Deadline: May 10, 2012

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Rhodes University announces/seeks applications for Rhodes University Post-Doctoral Fellowships. Fellowships are intended to foster existing academic research and scholarly or creative activities within Rhodes University departments and institutes. See http://www.ru.ac.za/research/funding/rhodesfellowships/rhodespostdocnotice for full details. Deadline: July 31

For women graduate students. South African Association of Women Graduates (SAAWG) announces/seeks applications for SAAWG Fellowship International Award from women who have been enrolled in a graduate program for at least one year for this monetary award. See http://www.ifuw.org/southafrica/awards.shtml for more details. Deadline: 31-Aug-12

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: for established scholars whose lives and work are threatened in their home countries. Fellowships permit professors, researchers and other senior academics to find temporary refuge at universities and colleges anywhere in the world. See http://www.iie.org/en/Programs/Scholar-Rescue-Fund for full details. Deadline: continuous

For women in Malawi, Zambia, or Zimbabwe who wish to pursue a postgraduate degree. The BEIT Trust announces/seeks applications for Scholarships for Postgraduate Studies from women who hold at least a degree of class 2.1, i.e. Merit or Distinction. See http://www.beittrust.org.uk/Scholarships.htm for more details. Deadline: TBA

CGIAR announces/seeks applications for the Science Award for Promising Young Scientist from those who have completed Ph.D, M.D. or other professional degrees who have impressive research in a scientific field. Contact awards@cgiar.org for more details. Deadline: 30-Nov-11

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: PEO International provides grants in aid to women graduate students from foreign countries for study in the U.S. or Canada. Applicants must be qualified for admission to full-time graduate study and must promise to return to their countries to pursue professional careers. Contact: International Peace Scholarship Fund, PEO Executive Office, 3700 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50312-2899; Phone: (515) 255-3153; Fax: (515) 255-3820 for more details.

For scientists with a M.Sc. or equivalent degree. The Third World Academy of Sciences announces/seeks applications for the TWAS Fellowships for Research and Advanced Training from citizens of a developing country employed by a research institution in a developing country. See http://twas.ictp.it/prog/exchange/fells/fellows-adv/twas-fells for more details. Deadline: 1-Oct-11.

For Ph.D./M.D./Other Professionals who have already succeed in getting an IFS research grant. International Foundation for Science (IFS) announces/seeks applications for UNU-IAS / IFS Agriculture for Peace Fellowship (APF). See http://www.ifs.se/index.asp#special_calls for more details. Deadline: varies.

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: WAAW foundation is pleased to announce the next round of its scholarship program, offering $500/year for need-based female African students admitted to a University, College or institute of higher learning in Africa. Scholarships are renewable annually, following proof of the student's continued academic performance. Accepting applications from August 1 through October 30th 2011. See http://www.waawfoundation.org/education.html for full details.

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: International Federation of University Women (IFUW) seeks applications for Winifred Cullis Grants. Women who are graduates and either a member of one of IFUW's national federations and associations or, if living in a country where there is not yet a national affiliate, an independent member of IFUW, or an international individual member of IFUW. See http://www.ifuw.org/fellowships/international.htm for full details. Deadline: varies

ONLINE RESOURCE: Check out Cornell Small Farms Program's Online Directory to Women in Agriculture Organization. These resources have been compiled to help educate, entertain, and enlighten you. Access them here: http://nebeginningfarmers.org/sfp/2011/07/01/a-%E2%80%9Cweb%E2%80%9D-of-...

ONLINE RESOURCE: USAID makes available various Agriculture and Gender Publications. See http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/cross-cutting_programs/wid/gender/ag_pubs.... for more information

SUCCESS STORIES: The AWARD Fellowship Program has helped many women in Africa become successful professionals and researchers in agriculture. See http://awardfellowships.org/participants/success-stories.html to read their stories.

The FAO-Dimitra Project builds the capacities of rural populations, women in particular, through the dissemination of information and the exchange of experiences. See http://www.fao.org/dimitra/home/en/ for more information and resources.

The World Bank presents "Gender equity in junior and senior secondary education in Sub-Saharan Africa." This is the report of a study examining the extent of gender disadvantage in junior and secondary education, causes of the disparity, and strategies to reduce or eliminate it. See http://books.google.com/books?id=4Pxm9oJ2PyoC&pg=PA31&dq=women's+barriers+to+education+africa&hl=en&ei=r9E6TtOkEeb10gGO-qWzAw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&sqi=2&ved=0CC0Q6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=women's%20barriers%20to%20education%20africa&f=false to read the full study.

ONLINE RESOURCE: UN Office of the Special Adviser on Africa lists valuable Gender Resources on its website. See http://www.un.org/africa/osaa/gender.html for full list

ONLINE RESOURCE: The International Food Policy Research Institute Library and Knowledge Management Unit provides access to various resources and tools, including several journals and a library catalog. Access info at http://www.ifpri.org/resources

Cherryl Walker and the World Bank presents: "Land Reform in Southern and Eastern Africa: Key issues for strengthening women's access to and rights in land." This article indentifies key issues in women's access to and rights in land in Southern and
Eastern Africa to strengthen women's standing in
relation to land and improve agricultural productivity and food security across the region. See http://info.worldbank.org/etools/docs/library/36270/WWalker-Land%20Refor... for full text.

Need help with a research project? Duke University Library can help with this on line research guide. See http://library.duke.edu/services/instruction/libraryguide/ for more information.

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) presents "Sustainable food production in Sub-Saharan Africa," a collection of reports from the 2003 EPTHA meeting that outlines gender inequalities as well as other issues that are a hindrance to sustainable food production in sub-Saharan Africa. See http://books.google.com/books?id=XuXK2VofYKsC&pg=PA179&dq=women's+barriers+to+education+africa&hl=en&ei=r9E6TtOkEeb10gGO-qWzAw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=8&sqi=2&ved=0CFYQ6AEwBw#v=onepage&q=women's%20barriers%20to%20education%20africa&f=false for full report.

ONLINE RESOURCE: GDRC provides a list of numerous online resources regarding women and development, including agriculture, technology and health. Access info here: http://www.gdrc.org/gender/link-resources.html

Winrock International highlights the stories of many successful women leaders in Africa, both in agriculture and other fields, in Women Leaders: Shaping the Future of Africa. See http://www.winrock.org/common/files/awlae_book_final_low_res.pdf to read their impressive and inspirational stories.

Caroline Sweetman and Oxfam present Women, land and agriculture, a book containing articles that discuss women