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Food and Energy Production: Internationalized Agricultural and Engineering Programs FIPSE/CAPES Fellowship Opportunity Contact: Tim Stombaugh Steve Workman How about a trip to Brazil?
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Opportunities Semester-long study experience fellowship 2-week study abroad
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Federative Republic of 26 States plus the Federal District (Brasília) 8,515,000 km 2 (5 o largest) 189,970,841 (5 o most populous) 20% of the world biodiversity BRAZIL
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TROPICAL AGRICULTURE
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Brazilian Agriculture
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Brazilian Energy 40% from renewable resources
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The Consortium USA PARTNERS: University of Kentucky (Leader) Iowa State University BRAZIL PARTNERS: Federal Univ. of Viçosa (Leader) Federal Univ. of Campina Grande
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Federal University of Viçosa Undergraduate Students: 7000 Graduate Students: 1357
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Who is Eligible? Colleges of Agriculture and Engineering Travel in Junior year (ideally) Language preparation a requirement
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Semester-long Experience Take classes and earn credit Within major classes International experience Language Learn about the Brazilian culture By LIVING it!! See and do things you never thought you would!
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Where would you live? In a furnished apartment with maid service With or without roommates Close to campus
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What would you eat? BBQ meat, rice, beans, fries, chicken, pizza, vegetables, fruits Eat at home or go out!
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What is it going to cost? Flight to Brazil: paid by the grant Tuition and fees: paid by the student Students will get about $400 - $500 per month for living expenses Rent, utilities, maid: $100/month Sending out your laundry: $15/month Meals: lunch for $1, dinner for $2-$10
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When? August Early December March Early July Late August Mid-December January Early May
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Opportunities Semester-long fellowship program 2-week trip Immediately following Spring semester
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For More Information: www.bae.uky.edu/fipse/ Tim Stombaugh Steve Workman
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