he New Innovator in Food & Agriculture Research
Award provides early-career scientists the investment needed to propel
them into successful research careers.
Young faculty in the sciences often struggle to secure
grant funding. FFAR established the New Innovator Awards to launch the
careers of promising scientists whose research addresses significant
food and agriculture challenges. These awards allow the grantees to
focus exclusively on research without the pressure of securing
additional funding.
FFAR welcomes applications from all applicants who meet the following eligibility criteria: - The nominated faculty member must have been hired on or after August 1, 2022, for a tenure-track or equivalent position and may work in any discipline or any department within the institution.
- Preference
will be given to individuals near the onset of their independent
research career and who are within eight (8) years of receiving a Ph.D.
or equivalent degree. - Individuals with
significant research experience prior to obtaining their faculty
position will not be considered for this award. For this funding
opportunity, significant research experience is defined as a nominee
that has been awarded a substantial research grant (three to five years
of support) or has received project funding totaling over $1M within the
time of their tenure position or has been awarded similar career
development awards with similar budgetary scopes. - The proposed research application must directly benefit U.S. agricultural interests.
Eligible candidates must also conduct research that aligns with the Foundation's Priority areas:
- Cultivating Thriving Production Systems: supports animal and
crop systems by increasing productivity, combating pests and diseases,
supporting animal welfare and safeguarding farmers’ livelihoods.
Sustaining Vibrant Agroecosystems: deepens the understanding
of how agriculture systems interact with the surrounding environment.
Bolstering Healthy Food Systems: promotes the availability
of nutritious foods, improves human health, develops novel food processes and
products and advances the U.S. food system’s functionality.
Strengthening the Scientific Workforce: continues the
Foundation’s longstanding commitment to address critical scientific workforce
shortages.
Awards: $450,000USD (up to $150,000 per year for a maximum of three year)
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