The MnDRIVE Global Food Ventures (GFV) program is seeking applications for the graduate student professional development awards. Through experiential cohort learning, this initiative seeks to promote a broader and deeper understanding of the interconnected food systems and to develop leadership and collaboration skills. 

Awardees must participate in specific experiential learning activities to broaden the understanding of their role as leaders in food supply chains, agribusinesses, and food policies. If selected, graduate students will receive:

• $13,000 to support graduate education during the academic year and/or summer (to be determined by student’s advisor and meant to contribute towards assistantship, stipend and/or tuition costs);
• Funding for required cohort learning activities;
• $1,000 professional development funds for elective opportunities as identified by the student and approved by MnDRIVE GFV staff (kemen016@umn.edu) and the student’s advisor.

The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. on February 23, 2022.

For more information, eligibility requirements, and submission instructions, please see the GFV Request for Proposal information document and the GFV application below.