The Cochran Fellowship Program of the United States Department of Agriculture sends specialists from Russia to the U.S. for training in agricultural and agribusiness issues. The objectives of the program are to develop agricultural systems which will satisfy food requirements in Russia and to strengthen and enhance trade linkages with the United States. The program consists of short-term training for two to four weeks designed to address the specific interests of the participants.
Selection is based on an application and an interview.
There is no age limit or language requirement. Interested persons should contact the U.S. Embassy's Foreign Agricultural Service.