The purpose of TERA award is to recognize and promote excellence in teaching, extension, and research in the food and agricultural sciences at a college or university.
Applications may only be submitted by 1862 land-grant institutions, an institution eligible to receive funds under the Act of July 2, 1862 as amended (7 U.S.C. 301 et seq.). Failure to meet an eligibility criterion by the application deadline may result in the application being excluded from consideration or, even though an application may be reviewed, will preclude NIFA from making an award.