The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR)
seeks nominations for its 2024 New Innovator in Food and Agriculture Research
Award (NIA). The NIA Innovator in Food & Agriculture Research Award
provides early-career scientists the investment needed to propel them into
successful research careers.

FFAR anticipates funding no more than ten (10) awards in
the FFAR Challenge Areas below or FFAR’s initiative to address climate change,
AgMission:

• Advanced Animal Systems
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  Health-Agriculture Nexus
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  Next Generation Crops
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  Soil Health
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  Sustainable Water Management
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  Urban Food Systems

Eligibility: Faculty members in a tenure-track position
no longer than three years and who are within eight years of receiving their
Ph.D. Eligible candidates must also conduct research that aligns with our
Challenge Areas.

Anticipated Award Duration: up to 36 months

Amount per award: $150,000/year for up to 3 years.

Matching funds: Not required, but are encouraged. Lack of
matching funds will not influence the review of the application.