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Applications Now Open for the 2024-25 BCRC Beef Researcher Mentorship Program

The Beef Cattle Research Council is now accepting applications for the 2024-25 term of the Beef Researcher Mentorship Program. The deadline to apply is May 1, 2024. 

The Beef Researcher Mentorship Program is an initiative to facilitate greater engagement of upcoming and new applied researchers with Canada’s beef industry. It provides researchers with the opportunity to deepen their understanding of the needs of the beef industry in a practical and meaningful way. The program is designed to: 

  • align research interests with those that are practical and beneficial to Canada’s beef industry, 
  • build the skills, network and confidence necessary to participate in or lead applied research and technology transfer efforts that enhance and accelerate innovation in Canada’s beef industry and 
  • facilitate collaborations that help new Canadian beef researchers establish effective applied research and extension programs. 
Source : The Beef Cattle Research Council

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