Have a project you'd like to do but need funding to make it happen? Apply for a USAIN Research Fellows Award. The application deadline has been extended to April 20th.

This year, the Professional Development Committee will award up to two Research Fellows.

Up to $3,000 for each of two awards in 2026 will be applied to the costs of conducting research on agriculture, food, natural resources and the environment, sustainability, human ecology, and rural sociology information. 

For more information and a link to the application form, visit https://usain.org/2026researchfellows/

Any questions can be directed to Maggie Albro (malbro@utk.edu) or myself, as co-chairs of the USAIN Professional Development Committee.

We look forward to receiving additional applications.

Best,

Suzanne & Maggie

On Behalf of the USAIN Professional Development Committee