AAEA Trust Proposals

The AAEA Trust supports the work of agricultural and applied economists by funding programs, initiatives, activities, or other creative endeavors designed to advance the profession. Proposals are chosen to receive funding based on their ability to accomplish at least one of the following goals:

• support graduate student and early career professional development
• enhance the AAEA Annual Meeting
• annual meeting workshops
• broaden participation in AAEA across the year (beyond annual meetings)
• address strategic goals to be more inclusive through outreach to new groups
• broaden the horizons of the current membership

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Call for 2027 AAEA Fellow Nominations

The Fellows Selection Committee is inviting nominations for election to the 2027 class of Fellows of the AAEA. Nomination statements are due by Wednesday, October 7, 2026. Selection is based on the candidate’s continuous engagement with and contribution to the advancement of agricultural or applied economics as defined by AAEA’s Vision Statement, including achievements in research, teaching, extension, administration, and business. The nominee must be a member of AAEA and have been a member for at least five years.
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Special Purpose Funds 

• AERA India/AAEA Mentorship Program
• Boehlje Agribusiness Management Fellowship
• Anthony M. Grano Special Purpose Fund
• Sylvia Lane Mentorship Fund
• Uma Lele Special Purpose Fund
• Uma Lele Mentor Fellowship for Women
• Chester O. McCorkle, Jr. Special Purpose Fund