Becoming a Grow More Partner

We want to partner with you!

We aim to make strategic efforts to enable you who is a plant scientist, professor, or breeder in a developing country to advance your research efforts. We currently work with several countries in Africa and are excited to expand our outreach with you.

We have a unique opportunity to partner with developing countries by providing support through scientific expertise, funding support, and technology. We seek to fill the gap in resources and connect scientists with the tools they need to succeed.

If you’re interested in becoming a Grow More Partner, view the eligibility criteria below and submit your application online.

Your eligibility requirements:

  • Established researcher and/or professor

  • If you are an early-career scientist, see Grow More Fellows

  • Located in a developing country

Preferred criteria:

  • A background in plant breeding or agronomy and experience working with orphan staple crops

  • A desire to teach and train the next generation of plant scientists at a University

  • Involvement in societal conversations ie. consulting policy makers, discussing with small farmers or the general public

If you are interested, send us a message here!

 

Advancing your research by applying accessible agricultural technology

 

  • What is needed in the application?

    Your application should include written materials and documentation that share why you are interested in being a Grow More Partner and how you fit the eligibility criteria.

    This includes:

    • a 500-word summary of your current research or proposal

    • your current and expected financial budget

    • documentation showing any affiliations you may have such as universities, policymakers, or farmers

    What qualifies as experience?

    Experience may be considered based on the following:

    • Number of years of teaching, 1 - 2 preferred

    • Your level of crop or scientific expertise

    • Duration of time running a research program

    • How many people you manage in your laboratory

    • Relevant publications

    • Your CV

    What is considered an orphan staple crop?

    An orphan staple crop supports the dietary needs of those in developing countries. These crops are not commercially grown and are essential to developing countries’ food security.

    How long does the process take?

    There is no set amount of time it takes to become a Grow More Partner. The process is subject to change as each prospective applicant and the challenges faced by the community are assessed individually.

    In order to streamline the process, it is essential that applicants are upfront and transparent about where they are now and what their needs are.

    How much financial support do you give?

    The amount of financial support given is based on individual needs.

    Financial support is for plant scientists to become independent in their research.

    You teach, but don’t do research: How can you include this in your teaching?

    At this time we can’t support non-research based projects.

    However, if you intend on starting a research project in the future, feel free to submit your application in advance. Make sure to include what you expected or proposed research is and when you plan to start.

    You do research but don’t teach. Can you still apply?

    Yes, given that you give back to the next generation of scientists through workshops or lectures at a University.