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"National Needs Graduate and Postgraduate Fellowship (NNF) Program" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
National Needs Graduate and Postgraduate Fellowship (NNF) Program is sponsored by USDA NIFA. The NNF program provides funding to support new graduate (master's, DVM, or doctoral) student training and degree completion to develop human capital for the USDA's mission. It aims to increase the pipeline of domestic agricultural students and support graduate programs that engage outstanding students in food and agricultural sciences.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Land-grant Institutions and other colleges and universities having a demonstrable capacity to carry out the teaching of food and agricultural sciences and confer a graduate degree in at least one discipline or area of food and agricultural sciences are eligible to apply. Research foundations maintained by an eligible college or university are also eligible. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was August 13, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
National Needs Graduate and Postgraduate Fellowship (NNF) Program is funded by USDA NIFA. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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