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Next submission date: 15 February, 2024

International Workshop Grant

The purpose of the BARD workshop is to identify research needs in areas of new development.

Purpose: 

The purpose of the BARD workshop is to identify research needs in areas of new development, to define directions and opportunities regarding contemporary agricultural needs and provide information needed to address policy issues. The workshop is intended to promote increased contact between BARD scientists and other scientists throughout the world who work in academic and industrial communities in areas related to the binational agricultural interests of BARD.

Scientists affiliated with public or private non-profit research institutions in the United States and Israel are eligible to apply.

Cooperation: BARD workshops are a cooperative effort of scientists from both the United States and Israel. The proposal is to be submitted jointly, by at least one scientist from each country.

Submission date: Yearly, mid January  (2024 the submission date has been extended until February 14).

Maximum award: Varies: $20,000 to $45,000
Next submission date: 15 February, 2024

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Funds projects conducted cooperatively by US and Israeli scientists. Covers all phases of agricultural R&D including strategic or applied research. 
Award duration: 3 years 
Maximum award: $310,000 for a 3-year grant 
Next submission date:
15 September, 2024

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The panels for the 2024 submission are Crop Production, Crop and Soil Health and Aquaculture.
Maximum award: $600,000 for a 3-year grant
Next submission date:
15 September, 2024

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Award duration: 2 years
Maximum award: Varies with targeted IIA tract
Next submission date:
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Maximum award: Up to 480,000 NIS for 3 years.
Next submission date:
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Maximum award: $64,000 including travel expenses.
Next submission date:
15 February, 2024

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Award duration: Two to twelve months.
Maximum award: $3,000 per month plus a onetime allocation of $2,000 for travel.
Next submission date:
15 September, 2024