USDA FAS invests in the future of developing countries by helping them strengthen their agricultural institutions and regulatory systems, encouraging compliance with international norms and fostering an environment conducive to agricultural growth. FAS-sponsored fellowship and exchange programs enable international researchers, policymakers, and agricultural specialists to work alongside their U.S. counterparts, acquiring knowledge and skills to help build their countries’ agricultural sectors.
The Borlaug Fellowship Program offers mentoring and training to researchers and policymakers from developing countries to help promote food security and economic growth.
Visit the official USDA Borlaug Fellowship Program page.
Indonesian scientists are eligible for the Borlaug Fellowship Program since 2008 and 2010 for the Global Research Alliance (GRA) Program (the Norman E. Borlaug International Agricultural Science and Technology GRA Fellowship Program shall provide three-month fellowships to select scientists in GRA member developing countries). Up to date, there are 23 Indonesian scientists received the award in the field of plant genetics, climate change, cocoa pest prevention, aquaculture, nanotechnology, agricultural extension, postharvest techniques, and reducing greenhouse gas emission.
The list of Borlaug Fellowship Program alumni from Indonesia can be seen in this page.
Provides short-term, U.S.-based training opportunities to agricultural professionals from developing and middle-income countries.
Visit the official USDA Cochran Fellowship Program page.
Since Indonesia was included in the Program, beginning in 1995, the Cochran Fellowship Program has provided training to more than 300 Indonesians on variety of topics, such as: grain purchasing, biotechnology, food safety, agricultural data statistics, and dairy processing.
The list of Cochran Fellowship Program alumni from Indonesia can be seen in this page.