The Uma Lele Special Purpose Fund provides fellowships for early career scholars who are citizens of and reside in a developing country to work with distinguished mentors on cutting edge, policy-relevant research. At least one fellowship will be awarded annually for use over a two year period. The funding is designed to cover the costs of travel and expenses for an Uma Lele Scholar and mentor to work together on a specific project. The fund's ultimate goal is to create vibrant, long-lasting networks of scholars working on current and newly emerging challenges to economic development in these regions. Applicants must submit a cover letter outlining proposed plan for mentorship, including contact information for the mentor, proposed dates and nature of the research project and collaboration, and outputs expected. A research proposal outlining the research project that the applicant will work on with their mentor is also required. Applicants must also submit a letter of recommendation from their department head/supervisor stating that the institution supports the applicant's participation. Please visit the award's website or contact the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association for more information.