They will study under and collaborate with at least three faculty members in the policy and trade area during the first two years. A dissertation topic with relevance to food and agricultural concerns in the state of Illinois will likely result from these collaborations. Topics of current interest to faculty in this area include, but are not limited to, the economics of genetically modified food crops, the political economy of international trade negotiations and domestic farm policy, food safety, and the economics and politics of ethanol. These fellowships are funded by a special grant from the Office of Research in the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, and are for research that promotes value-added food and agriculture. D. straight through programs.
Preference is given to domestic applicants.
Support continues on a fellowship or research or teaching assistantship at the standard rate for the duration of the program assuming satisfactory progress is made toward the degree. Assistantships Research and teaching assistantships provide opportunities for graduate students to work with faculty. Most research assistantships are funded on grants and contracts involving the analysis of contemporary issues. Research assistant duties generally include literature reviews, data collection and analysis, and preparation of reports. Time commitments are based on a 40-hour week.