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Thamodaran Family Innovation in Agriculture Fund

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Thamodaran Family Innovation in Agriculture Fund 2026-2027 academic year Thanks to the generosity of Dhamu Thamodaran (AG Econ '83, Ph.D.) and Kanchana Thamodaran, this award is intended to support undergraduate or graduate students working on an innovative scientific, technological, or business idea related to a grand challenge in agriculture (e.g., climate change mitigation, food security).

Award $4,000.00

Closes in 44 days, 1 December 2026

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  • Which collegeThamodaran Family Innovation in Agriculture Fund - Iowa State University Scholarships
  • Who can applyRecipients shall be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5.
  • Who can applyThamodaran Family Innovation in Agriculture Fund 2026-2027 academic year Thanks to the generosity of Dhamu Thamodaran (AG Econ '83, Ph.D.) and Kanchana Thamodaran, this award is intended to support undergraduate or graduate students working on an innovative scientific, technological, or business idea related to a grand challenge in agriculture (e.g., climate change mitigation, food security). Funds may be used to support scientific research, technology development, or the development of a scientific, technological, or business proof of concept. Recipient Criteria: 1.
  • Who can applyRecipients shall be enrolled in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. 2. Recipients shall be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5. 3. Interest and capability in pursuing innovative solutions to grand challenges in agriculture. This award shall be made available to students of any class standing. Submit your application through OneApp. Completed applications must include: 1. A cover letter explaining: • Specific project or proposal related to an innovative scientific, technological, or business idea;
  • Who can applythe specific agricultural problem it is intended to address; and how it relates to a grand challenge in agriculture. • Planned use of the funds (research or project expenses, tuition, travel, etc.) • What financial support the student is already receiving. • Career plans 2. A letter of support from the faculty member or staff person who will mentor the student on this work must be included. 3.
  • Who can applyUpon completion of the project, a 1-2-page report will be submitted to Dean Bain that explains how the funds were used and what was accomp Term of Award: All awards are for one year and may not be renewed. Eligibility: This award is open to students of any class (undergraduate and graduate). Award Amount: $4,000 Submit your application through OneApp. Priority Deadline for application - December 1, 2026 Selection Deadline - Spring 2027

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Thamodaran Family Innovation in Agriculture FundRead on 2026-10-11 from https://iastate.academicworks.com/opportunities/65993
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What it provides
Thamodaran Family Innovation in Agriculture Fund 2026-2027 academic year Thanks to the generosity of Dhamu Thamodaran (AG Econ '83, Ph.D.) and Kanchana Thamodaran, this award is intended to support undergraduate or graduate students working on an innovative scientific, technological, or business idea related to a grand challenge in agriculture (e.g., climate change mitigation, food security). Funds may be used to support scientific research, technology development, or the development of a scientific, technological, or business proof of concept. Recipient Criteria: 1. Recipients shall be enrolled in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. 2. Recipients shall be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5. 3. Interest and capability in pursuing innovative solutions to grand challenges in agriculture. This award shall be made available to students of any class standing. Submit your application through OneApp. Completed applications must include: 1. A cover letter explaining: • Specific project or proposal related to an innovative scientific, technological, or business idea; the specific agricultural problem it is intended to address; and how it relates to a grand challenge in agriculture. • Planned use of the funds (research or project expenses, tuition, travel, etc.) • What financial support the student is already receiving. • Career plans 2. A letter of support from the faculty member or staff person who will mentor the student on this work must be included. 3. Upon completion of the project, a 1-2-page report will be submitted to Dean Bain that explains how the funds were used and what was accomp Term of Award: All awards are for one year and may not be renewed. Eligibility: This award is open to students of any class (undergraduate and graduate). Award Amount: $4,000 Submit your application through OneApp. Priority Deadline for application - December 1, 2026 Selection Deadline - Spring 2027Read on 2026-10-11 from https://iastate.academicworks.com/opportunities/65993
Amount
Award $4,000.00Read on 2026-10-11 from https://iastate.academicworks.com/opportunities/65993
Deadline
Deadline 12/01/2026Read on 2026-10-11 from https://iastate.academicworks.com/opportunities/65993
Which college
Thamodaran Family Innovation in Agriculture Fund - Iowa State University ScholarshipsRead on 2026-10-11 from https://iastate.academicworks.com/opportunities/65993
Who can apply
Recipients shall be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://iastate.academicworks.com/opportunities/65993
Who can apply
Thamodaran Family Innovation in Agriculture Fund 2026-2027 academic year Thanks to the generosity of Dhamu Thamodaran (AG Econ '83, Ph.D.) and Kanchana Thamodaran, this award is intended to support undergraduate or graduate students working on an innovative scientific, technological, or business idea related to a grand challenge in agriculture (e.g., climate change mitigation, food security). Funds may be used to support scientific research, technology development, or the development of a scientific, technological, or business proof of concept. Recipient Criteria: 1.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://iastate.academicworks.com/opportunities/65993
Who can apply
Recipients shall be enrolled in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. 2. Recipients shall be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5. 3. Interest and capability in pursuing innovative solutions to grand challenges in agriculture. This award shall be made available to students of any class standing. Submit your application through OneApp. Completed applications must include: 1. A cover letter explaining: • Specific project or proposal related to an innovative scientific, technological, or business idea;Read on 2026-10-11 from https://iastate.academicworks.com/opportunities/65993
Who can apply
the specific agricultural problem it is intended to address; and how it relates to a grand challenge in agriculture. • Planned use of the funds (research or project expenses, tuition, travel, etc.) • What financial support the student is already receiving. • Career plans 2. A letter of support from the faculty member or staff person who will mentor the student on this work must be included. 3.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://iastate.academicworks.com/opportunities/65993
Who can apply
Upon completion of the project, a 1-2-page report will be submitted to Dean Bain that explains how the funds were used and what was accomp Term of Award: All awards are for one year and may not be renewed. Eligibility: This award is open to students of any class (undergraduate and graduate). Award Amount: $4,000 Submit your application through OneApp. Priority Deadline for application - December 1, 2026 Selection Deadline - Spring 2027Read on 2026-10-11 from https://iastate.academicworks.com/opportunities/65993
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