Labor supply at all levels is a critical issue across the U.S. pork industry. Since 2010, the National Pork Board (NPB) has annually sponsored more than 20 scholarships aimed at supporting undergraduate students who are committed to a career in the swine industry using advanced degrees in a swine-related field. Past Pork Checkoff-funded research has supported graduate students related to specific research priorities. With a recent change to NPB’s research-funding operations, there is an opportunity to ensure funding of professional student (MS, PhD, Veterinary-PhD) education and training in critical areas of study. This includes traditional and non-traditional disciplines that could help fill the pipeline of highly skilled employees to the pork industry.
Timeline:
Proposal selection will occur the week of March 16, 2020.
Notification of grant awards will be done by April 1, 2020.
Project funding will begin on May 1, 2020.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION:
Tuesday, February 25, 2020, 5:00 pm CST
Learn more at National Pork Board.