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BARD Aquaculture and Desert Farming Program is sponsored by Binational Agricultural Research and Development Fund (BARD). This program invites joint research proposals from Israeli and United States scientists to advance aquaculture, desert farming, food security, and climate-smart agriculture.
It supports innovative scientific projects that improve agricultural resilience, conserve aquatic resources, and advance climate-smart solutions through international research collaboration.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Joint US-Israel research proposals through eligible non-profit research institutions; open to research scientists, graduate students, and postdocs. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $600,000 for a 3-year grant. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for BARD Aquaculture and Desert Farming Program are due September 16, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
BARD Aquaculture and Desert Farming Program is funded by Binational Agricultural Research and Development Fund (BARD). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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