national agricultural research award

national agricultural research award Sec. 1418. (a) The Secretary shall establish the National Agricultural Research Award for research or advanced studies in the food and agricultural sciences. Two such awards, one for each of the categories described in subsection (c) of this section, shall be made in each fiscal year. (b) The awards shall not exceed $50,000 per year for a period of not to exceed three years to support research or study by the recipient. (c) Awards under this section shall be made in each fiscal year in two categories as follows: (1) to a scientist in recognition of outstanding contributions to the advancement of the food and agricultural sciences; and (2) to a research scientist in early career development or a graduate. student, in recognition of demonstrated capability and promise of significant future achievement in the food and agricultural sciences. (d) The Secretary may establish such nominating and selection committees, to consist of scientists and others, to receive nominations and make recommendations for awards under this section, as the Secretary deems appropriate.