Iowa State Borel Global Fellows 2027: Funding and Faculty Application

The Borel Global Fellows Program at Iowa State University supports graduate research related to food and nutrition security in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Important: The annual proposal deadline is 15 January. Faculty members submit proposals on behalf of admitted or prospective graduate students, rather than students applying directly to the fellowship.

What this opportunity offers

Iowa State describes support of up to $25,000 per year toward graduate stipends and research. This is partial programme funding and should not be described as a guaranteed fully funded scholarship.

Eligibility and important requirements

Eligibility must be checked against the organiser or university’s own rules. Academic requirements, nationality restrictions, language standards and documentation can differ by course or funding category. Do not rely on a general headline to decide whether you qualify.

The Borel Global Fellows Program at Iowa State University supports graduate research related to food and nutrition security in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Application deadline and current status

The annual proposal deadline is 15 January. Faculty members submit proposals on behalf of admitted or prospective graduate students, rather than students applying directly to the fellowship.

Where a date belongs to university admission rather than a scholarship, treat those as different processes. An admission offer is not itself confirmation of a scholarship award.

How to apply

Prospective students should identify an Iowa State faculty supervisor, discuss the research fit and admission requirements, and ask whether the faculty member plans to submit a Borel proposal.

1. Open the official university or programme website and select the relevant intake.
2. Read the eligibility, documents, language and funding terms in full.
3. Check the deadline and time zone before submitting.
4. Keep a copy of your application and watch for messages from the organiser.

Important checks before you apply

Do not submit a student-only application to the Borel programme or assume that $25,000 covers all university fees and living costs.

Verify funding, eligibility and deadlines directly with the organiser. Never pay an unofficial agent to secure an award or assume a scholarship is guaranteed.

Official source

Visit the official programme or institution website to check the latest requirements.

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