UNAs at LSU Visiting Scholar Application 2022

The Louisiana State University Agricultural Center (LSU AgCenter) and UNAs at LSU Association have developed a visiting scholars program for students of the Universidad Nacional de Agricultura (UNAG), Honduras. The program aims to strengthen partnerships and cooperation between the LSU AgCenter and UNAG. The LSU AgCenter gives UNAG students and graduates an opportunity to gain international experience in agricultural research and pursue post-graduate education at LSU. This program is supported by UNAs at LSU Association.

This program will designate an LSU AgCenter faculty member to students or graduates to research in a specific area of interest. The selected visiting scholar will receive a total stipend of $1,500.00 US dollars per month for living expenses in the U.S. The students or interns are responsible for the cost of health insurance, visa/SEVIS fees, and flight tickets. Students are also responsible for expenses incurred at the beginning of the program until the first paycheck is received.

Interested candidates need to complete this application form, upload a scan of their transcripts, a copy of their CV, and a  personal statement (all in English). The selected candidates will be invited to interview in English. The final nominations and complete applications will be sent to the LSU AgCenter faculty for their approval. Final acceptance will be based on approval by the U.S. Consular's Office at your local embassy through the issuance of a J-1 visa.
 

Dr. Zhi-Yuan Chen, https://www.lsu.edu/agriculture/plant/about/faculty-staff/chen.php

May – August 2022 (3 months) with a possible extension of an additional 3 months.

Job Description:

1. Assisting with laboratory and field experiments to investigate host-pathogen interactions and host resistance mechanisms in maize and soybean.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Applicant must be able to communicate fluently in English.
• Applicant must be a current UNA student or graduate.
• Applicant must have a minimum (or close to) Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 on a scale of 4.0 (80% or higher)
• The students or interns are responsible for the cost of health insurance, visa/SEVIS fees, and flight tickets. Students are also responsible for costs incurred at the beginning of the program until the first paycheck is received.
• Negative COVID-19 Test and 2-week quarantine at visiting scholar expense

Application Instructions:

• The application deadline is April 9, 2022.

• The application form should be completed in English.
• Prepare your curriculum vitae (CV) in English. Include your personal information, contact information, educational experience (high school and university level), work experience, related courses or diplomas, extracurricular activities, awards/honors, skills, etc. in bullet form (please to not include diploma scans).
• A personal statement is required. Explain what your plans in the short and long term are and how would you be the perfect candidate for this position.
• Scan a copy of your academic transcript (in English) to submit with your application. You can upload it in Spanish but if you are nominated for a visiting scholar position, you will have to request your official transcript in English to send to the LSU AgCenter.

UNAs at LSU Visiting Scholar Application 2022

The Louisiana State University Agricultural Center (LSU AgCenter) and UNAs at LSU Association have developed a visiting scholars program for students of the Universidad Nacional de Agricultura (UNAG), Honduras. The program aims to strengthen partnerships and cooperation between the LSU AgCenter and UNAG. The LSU AgCenter gives UNAG students and graduates an opportunity to gain international experience in agricultural research and pursue post-graduate education at LSU. This program is supported by UNAs at LSU Association.

This program will designate an LSU AgCenter faculty member to students or graduates to research in a specific area of interest. The selected visiting scholar will receive a total stipend of $1,500.00 US dollars per month for living expenses in the U.S. The students or interns are responsible for the cost of health insurance, visa/SEVIS fees, and flight tickets. Students are also responsible for expenses incurred at the beginning of the program until the first paycheck is received.

Interested candidates need to complete this application form, upload a scan of their transcripts, a copy of their CV, and a  personal statement (all in English). The selected candidates will be invited to interview in English. The final nominations and complete applications will be sent to the LSU AgCenter faculty for their approval. Final acceptance will be based on approval by the U.S. Consular's Office at your local embassy through the issuance of a J-1 visa.
 

Dr. Zhi-Yuan Chen, https://www.lsu.edu/agriculture/plant/about/faculty-staff/chen.php

May – August 2022 (3 months) with a possible extension of an additional 3 months.

Job Description:

1. Assisting with laboratory and field experiments to investigate host-pathogen interactions and host resistance mechanisms in maize and soybean.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Applicant must be able to communicate fluently in English.
• Applicant must be a current UNA student or graduate.
• Applicant must have a minimum (or close to) Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 on a scale of 4.0 (80% or higher)
• The students or interns are responsible for the cost of health insurance, visa/SEVIS fees, and flight tickets. Students are also responsible for costs incurred at the beginning of the program until the first paycheck is received.
• Negative COVID-19 Test and 2-week quarantine at visiting scholar expense

Application Instructions:

• The application deadline is April 9, 2022.

• The application form should be completed in English.
• Prepare your curriculum vitae (CV) in English. Include your personal information, contact information, educational experience (high school and university level), work experience, related courses or diplomas, extracurricular activities, awards/honors, skills, etc. in bullet form (please to not include diploma scans).
• A personal statement is required. Explain what your plans in the short and long term are and how would you be the perfect candidate for this position.
• Scan a copy of your academic transcript (in English) to submit with your application. You can upload it in Spanish but if you are nominated for a visiting scholar position, you will have to request your official transcript in English to send to the LSU AgCenter.