[Research] BARD Funding Opportunity

[Cynthia J. Johnson]

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*The United States - Israel Binational Agricultural Research and
Development Fund (BARD): New Call for Proposals 2025*



June 17, 2025



*Dear Colleagues and Partners,*



Following its recent annual meeting, the BARD Board of Directors is pleased
to announce a significant expansion of the BARD Research Grant Program.

Under the updated funding policy, research awards of up to *$600,000* will
now be available across *all research panels*, marking a major enhancement
of the *Pioneer *track originally launched three years ago to support
high-impact agricultural research.



The *Pioneer Track* is specifically designed to foster bold, innovative
projects that aim to address critical challenges in agricultural science
with tangible, real-world outcomes.

Proposals must demonstrate a clear and practical benefit for both the U.S.
and Israel food production, with a strong emphasis on originality,
scientific excellence, and potential for long-term application.

This track is now open to proposals in all fields of agricultural research,
including:

   - Agricultural Engineering


   - Animal Health and Production


   - Aquaculture


   - Desert Farming


   - Crop Health and Production


   - Soil and Water Resources and Renewable Resources


   - Food Products


   - Agricultural Economics



In addition, one-year *Feasibility Studies*—designed to test new ideas or
provide initial data—are now eligible for awards of up to *$180,000*.



Please also note that the *guidelines of  the Pioneer track have been
updated.*

*The full program guidelines are available online: *
*https://www.bard-isus.org/opportunities/pioneer-funding-track/*
<https://www.bard-isus.org/opportunities/pioneer-funding-track/>



*The submission deadline is September 15, 2025.*



*Warm regards*,

Vered Wineman-Fisher, PhD

Scientific Program Manager

BARD





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