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Agricultural Economics Fellow Program runs on an annual cycle.

Agricultural Economics Fellow Program

Legge Lowden Farm Foundation Trust

Foundation Annual Agriculture Grants Professional Development Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

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Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

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Other requirements

Regulatory, legal, and institutional frameworks
Renewable energy and the bioeconomy
Circular economy themes
Sustainable aviation fuel

Overview

Program Type: Yearlong fellowship for post-Ph.D. agricultural economists

Current Fellow (2025):
Dr. Sunghun Lim, Assistant Professor of International Agribusiness and Director of the LSU Global Value Chains Program at Louisiana State University

Focus Area (2025):
Integrated systems approaches to understanding how trade and sustainability are interconnected and impacting the food and agricultural sectors in the United States and beyond. Specific focus on the bioeconomy and related fields of applied economic research.

Eligible Topics:

Regulatory, legal, and institutional frameworks
Renewable energy and the bioeconomy
Circular economy themes
Sustainable aviation fuel
Biofuel feedstocks
Biogas and bioenergy from biomass

Program Goals:
The fellowship is designed to nurture promising leaders in agricultural economics by providing:

Mentorship from USDA Office of the Chief Economist staff
Opportunity to mentor others
Thought leadership through publications and speaking appearances
Network expansion
Management of high-visibility projects
Elevation of stature and reputation in food and agricultural sectors

Selection Process:
Nominations are currently closed for the current cycle.

How to Apply

Application Process

Selection Process:

Nominations-based
Currently closed (check website for future nomination cycles)

Expectations and Opportunities for the Agricultural Economics Fellow:

Participate and engage in Farm Foundation programs or events (e.g., attend or participate in relevant conferences)
Produce several short written pieces, such as blog posts
Author at least one issue paper on sustainable food systems
Network and be mentored by staff in USDA's Office of the Chief Economist, with at least six meetings anticipated
Mentor and meet with participants in the Farm Foundation and USDA Economic Research Service Ag Scholars program on a recurring basis
Mentor and meet with other participants in Farm Foundation's suite of Next Generation programs as time and opportunities allow

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