Join Corteva Agriscience R&D to learn more about a career in agriculture. Corteva DELTA is a two-phased program encouraging diverse talent to apply their skills toward sustainable and reliable food production. This program includes a research grant for graduate students and postdocs, as well as participation in an annual symposium for all degree levels. (minimum: bachelor's degree)
U.S. based graduate students and postdocs can apply for an opportunity to have their research partially funded by Corteva Agriscience. In addition to funding, awardees will have the opportunity to interact with an industry mentor. There will be quarterly mentor/mentee sessions to help the awardee develop within their program and prepare for a successful career in industry. There is potential for multi-year funding if all criteria are met.
Participant Requirements:
Applicants must have a Ph.D. orexpect to receive one by December 2023.
Preferred disciplines include biology, biochemistry, biological/agricultural engineering, analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, computer/data sceince, chemical engineering, genomics, material sciences, molecular biology, plant breeding and closely related fields.
Corteva DELTA is in alignment with Corteva’s Inclusion, Diversity and Equity initiatives with a targeted audience of underrepresented minorities (Black/African American, American Indian, Alaska Natives, Latinos and Hispanic) in the United States. Non-U.S. citizens are eligible for participation if they meet the targeted audience requirements.
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS JUNE 15, 2021