Program on the Environment

UW College on the Environment is now accepting proposals and applications for the 2013 George Melendez Wright Climate Change Youth Initiative (CCYI). 

Look at the descriptions of each position below, or visit ccyi.org for more information.

Research Fellowships [Deadline January 18th, 2012 at 5:00PM]

Graduate fellowships support new and innovative research relevant to managing climate change impacts in US National Parks, including transboundary issues and comparisons to Mexican or Canadian protected areas. Awards will be made in the range of $5,000 – $20,000 for research undertaken in calendar years 2013-14. 

Projects must be empirical; theoretical research and model development will not be supported. Relevant projects in any field of the natural, social, and cultural/historical sciences may be funded. Proposed research must be conducted in or around National Parks and must be relevant to NPS management needs. Upon completion of the fellowship, students are required to provide a summary report of their results and one or more educational products or publications meant for a broader audience.

Students enrolled in Masters and PhD programs in the US, Canada, and Mexico may apply. Both U.S. citizens and non-citizens are eligible. All applicants will be notified of selection decisions in April, 2013.

Paid Internships [Deadline January 21, 2013]

Internships enable students to gain practical experience in diverse fields related to climate change response, to explore career interests, and to build professional networks. This year 15 internship positions are offered in National Parks, NPS offices, and technical centers throughout the continental US, Alaska, and Hawaii. These diverse positions include fieldbased research and monitoring of climate change impacts; development of interpretive, educational, and staff-training programs; analyses of carbon footprints; web-based communication; and community engagement in science. Locations include urban historic parks, national program offices, and remote wilderness. All positions pay wages of $12/hour and last about 12 weeks. Most occur during the summer, though some include the spring or fall. Most include housing at little or no cost to the student. All positions for 2013 are described at ccyi.org. Applicants must be current undergraduate or first-year graduate students in a US university, or be in the process of applying to a graduate program at a US university.