Short Research Stage for Plant Biotechnologist and Breeders
Short research stay and Summer Institute in plant biotechnology and breeding
The Scholarships of the short research stay and Summer Institute in plant breeding and biotechnology are the fruit of a partnership between the Plant Breeding Centre from the University of Minnesota (USA) and the Plant Biotechnology and Breeding (Plant B+B) International thematic Network funded by the University of Ghent. The scholarships aim at enhancing the capacity of researchers in the field of plant breeding. This collaboration further seeks to connect scientists globally to promote scientific exchange and trans-continental research projects.
What do we offer? Hands-on experience + short courses
This one-month research visit will allow participants to learn more about plant breeding, biotechnology, and allied disciplines. Each participant will become familiar with the current research of a host professor and will participate in two courses at the 2022 Summer Institute in Plant Breeding held on the Saint Paul campus. We expect participants to apply what they have learned when they return to their home stations.
Who is our target audience?
We seek three postdocs or senior scientists—from within the Plant B+B network—with experience in plant breeding and some background in one or more of the following modules that will be covered in the Summer Institute:
- Data analysis for genomic prediction in plant breeding
- Machine learning applied to plant science
- Polyploid genomics
- Genomewide markers in plant breeding
- Applied plant genomics and bioinformatics
Feedback from our beneficiaries
Three female senior scientists from sub-Saharan Africa participated in our joint program with UM in the Plant Breeding Summer Course. You can see their testimonies here.