ForEverglades Scholarship and Fellowship Program Announcement

The Everglades Foundation is offering scholarship and fellowship opportunities to students engaged in advanced research supporting the restoration of America’s Everglades.

The Foundation is committed to supporting graduate research students actively pursuing the development of innovative scientific methods to advance the understanding of Everglades physical, chemical or biological processes, or research in economic impacts of environmental changes.

AWARDS
Scholarships provide up to $20,000 for PhD students and $10,000 for Masters students. Funds may go towards stipends, tuition fees, travel, and other research-related expenses. The amount of money associated with the scholarship is subject to change. The number of scholarships awarded depends
on the number and quality of applications.

Fellowships provide up to $20,000 / year (PhD level) and $10,000 / year (MSc level) for stipends, tuition fees, travel, and other research-related expenses. The duration of this fellowship is set for 12 months.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS
A checklist of items to be included in the submission package can be found
at: evergladesfoundation.org/opportunities/fellowships-scholarships

Applications must be received no later than July 31, 2017. Late applications
will not be considered. Submit complete applications or questions to:
fellowship@evergladesfoundation.org

Funding for grad students and post-docs

A new grant program<https://www.instrumentl.com/grants/seal-grants> has been announced for grad students and post-docs working on advancing environmental policy and the public’s understanding of environmental issues. Deadline is June 1 - grants will be up to $5,000.

To assist with your grant applications, here are links to two interviews with grant-makers with application tips and common mistakes made by applicants:

Interview with Geoff Willard<https://medium.com/@BeInstrumentl/fantastic-funders-the-science-for-nature-people-partnership-snapp-6f2aa05f30>, Deputy Director of the SNAPP & NCEAS

Interview with Nicolas Heard<https://medium.com/@BeInstrumentl/fantastic-funders-the-mohamed-bin-zayed-species-conservation-fund-9f3323a22835>, Fund Manager of MBZ

UF Campus Earth Day Celebration 4/12

On April 12, join the annual UF Campus Earth Day Celebration! This year, the Office of Sustainability and the Reitz Union Board of Managers are partnering to offer events open to the campus and greater Gainesville community. Starting at 10 AM, stop by the Reitz Union Breezeway for the inaugural Sustainability Showcase where you can find out more about different student & community organizations with a passion for Earth Day and a strong commitment to sustainability. At 5 PM, join us in the President’s Ballroom at Emerson Hall for the Campus Earth Day Keynote Speaker. Environmental advocate,TV host, author, and social entrepreneur, Philippe Cousteau will be speaking on the ways he draws motivation from his family legacy to inspire action for a sustainable planet.