Webinar for U.S Advisors of BHEARD students

Presentation by Dr. Frederik Derksen, co-director of the Borlaug Higher Education for Agricultural Research and Development program (BHEARD), covers several key areas for student success.

Presentation by Dr. Frederik Derksen, co-director of the Borlaug Higher Education for Agricultural Research and Development program (BHEARD), covers several key areas for student success.

Topics discussed by Dr. Derksen include:

  • —Background,— Objectives and Program —Funding
  • —Participating countries
  • —Student stipends
  • —Returning home with relevant research experience
  • —Advising arrangements
  • —MS/PhD training program timelines
  • —Research proposal and budget process
  • —Professional training for BHEARD scholars
  • —Early steps for student success
  • —Individual development plans
  • —BHEARD database system

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