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The eligible candidate must be:
•A faculty member at a US college or university designated by the US Department of Education as a MSI http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/edlite-minorityinst.html or a faculty member from an underrepresented minority group
•Prepared to conduct scientific research related to astrobiology
•A US Citizen or Permanent US Resident
The AFD Program provides a stipend, travel allowance, and follow-up support for faculty from Minority Serving Institutions:
•Up to 10 weeks of support with a stipend of $1,000 per week
•Up to $5,000 for housing and travel
•An optional award of $10,000 following the sabbatical, intended to continue the research and involve students, and/or develop astrobiology laboratories or curriculum at the home institution.