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The Tiny Beam Fund Fellowship Program is excited to offer a unique opportunity to academic researchers who are passionate about tackling the negative impacts of global industrial food animal production.
The Burning Questions Initiative (BQI) Fellowships aim to support researchers in their quest to find practical solutions to the complex issues surrounding this topic, particularly concerning low- and middle-income countries.
This fellowship program is a chance for researchers to gain a deeper understanding of the subject matter and contribute to positive change. If you are an academic researcher looking to make a difference in this field, we encourage you to apply for the BQI Fellowships and join us in our mission to shed light on this critical issue.
Overview of the Tiny Beam Fund Fellowship Program
Academic scholars can now apply for the “Burning Questions Initiative” (BQI) Fellowships. Tiny Beam Fund’s flagship Burning Questions Initiative (BQI) was established in response to a specific need:
A much deeper understanding of the complex problems related to large-scale, industrial animal agriculture, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, as well as the need to translate that understanding into practical steps to address these issues.
The Funding Details
There are two categories of awards:
- Category 1: $60,000 (for a single PhD-holder or a team of up to four with a PhD-holder serving as the lead/PI).
- The award period is nine months. Recipients must specify a start date between August 30 and November 30, 2024.
- Category 2: $45,000 (for a single individual PhD student nearing completion of PhD or a team of up to four individuals with a PhD student as lead/PI).
Tiny Beam Fund Fellowship Program Eligibility Criteria
- Individuals receive fellowship grants. They might be academic or independent researchers. Both early-career and veteran academics are welcome to apply.
- Applicants must hold or be nearing completion of a PhD (or similar degree).
- There are generally no limits on an applicant’s place of residence or citizenship. However, they cannot provide payments to persons who are barred by US government sanctions and other regulations.
- The United States government defines a fellowship as a sum provided or granted to an individual to aid that individual in the pursuit of personal research or study, with additional conditions set by the fellowship giver. Tiny Beam Fund’s BQI fellowship recipients may use their award funds for:
- Travel costs
- Accessing information (e.g., databases); purchasing supplies and equipment.
- Obtaining Research Assistance
- moderate living and necessary personal costs (e.g., rent, food, taxes, healthcare, child care).
- Secure a teaching buyout and free up time to focus on fellowship work.
- Note: The deadline for the application is 24-Apr-24, For additional information, please click here to visit to Tiny Beam Fund.
Conclusion
The Tiny Beam Fund Fellowship Program offers an invaluable opportunity for academic researchers to make a tangible impact on addressing the challenges posed by global industrial food animal production.
By supporting fellows in exploring under-researched areas and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, the Burning Questions Initiative aims to drive positive change and promote a more sustainable future.
Don’t miss this chance to be part of a movement that is reshaping the way we approach food production and its consequences. Apply for the fellowship today and join a network of passionate individuals working together towards a more informed and responsible world.
