Thursday, October 23, 2025

Anthropology Graduate Colloquium

 The Anthropology Department will be hosting a Graduate Colloquium by Justin de Leon focused on decolonial research and teaching. This will be on Monday, Nov. 3, at 6pm. If you or your graduate students are interested, please join us! 

 

Dr. de Leon will also be giving a public talk earlier in the day on Relational Filmmaking: Indigenous Storytelling and Place (Nov. 3, 12-1pm). 



Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Call for SDGs work: 8th International Symposium for Sustainable Development

 Students are encouraged to submit any SDGs-related project, art, or personal passions.

8th International Symposium for Sustainable Development

Important dates

October 24, 12 am CDT

Deadline for all submissions.

Public health presentation on environmental health in Myanmar

Abstracts/Narratives

  • Abstract (250 words) about your sustainable development research or project
  • Narrative (250 words) about your SDGs education/teaching and individual/organizational/community/business practice
  • See abstract sample and download a template for abstract or narrative for submission   


Static Arts

Drawing, photo, haiku/poem, and other creative content

Public health issue of unhealthy environment and child health in Indonesia

Dynamic Arts

Short video (e.g. documentary, music, dancing, acting, passion statement, or other creative content

Learn more about the Sustainable Development Goals here: https://gehlab.org/symposium-2025
Learn more about the project and how to submit here:https://gehlab.org/call-for-sdgs-work-2025-1

Friday, October 17, 2025

Applications Open: Summer Programs for Students

 Hello,

We’re thrilled to announce that applications are now open for our two summer diversity pathway programs at the Yale School of the Environment! Please share this opportunity with any students who may be interested. Both programs offer paid summer experiences designed to support the next generation of environmental leaders.

🌿 Environmental Fellows Program (EFP)
The Environmental Fellows Program is a 12-week paid summer fellowship for master’s and doctoral students from historically underrepresented groups in the environmental field. EFP fellows gain hands-on experience with leading environmental nonprofits, philanthropic organizations, and government agencies across the United States, building professional networks and leadership skills to advance equity in the environmental sector.

🌎 Yale Conservation Scholars – Early Leadership Initiative (YCS-ELI)
The Yale Conservation Scholars – Early Leadership Initiative is a paid summer program for undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds, with a focus on those historically excluded from environmental institutions. Scholars are placed in environmental internships primarily across the Northeast U.S. (CT, NY, MA, DC), with expanding sites in Michigan, Virginia, and beyond!

 

📅 Key Dates

Priority Deadline: Monday, December 1, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. EST (priority review for early applicants)

Final Deadline: Sunday, January 4, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EST

We welcome applications from candidates of all identities and backgrounds.

 

💻 Virtual Informational Sessions

·         Friday, November 7 at 12 PM ET / 9 AM PT
Zoom – Register Here

·         Thursday, December 4 at 5 PM ET / 2 PM PT
Applicant Q&A (link provided to those with a draft submission)

 

📩 Questions?

·         Undergraduate applicants: YCS-ELI@yale.edu

·         Graduate applicants: EFP@yale.edu

 

Thank you for helping us spread the word about these exciting opportunities!

Warm regards,


Te’Yah Wright
Program Manager, Yale Conservation Scholars – Early Leadership Initiative (YCS-ELI)

Nisreen Abo-Sido
Program Manager, Environmental Fellows Program (EFP)

 

 

 

Thursday, October 16, 2025

Illinois Lakes Management Association 2026 conference - Call for Presentations and Scholarship Application

 The Illinois Lake Management Association is seeking applicants for our scholarship programs and Student Posters/Presenters. We have three different scholarships available for both undergraduate, graduate and PhD students. Values range from $500 to $1000.

Below is a link to our website in the grants section for more information as well.  Please pass this information on to any students you feel may be qualified.

 

https://ilma-lakes.org/


Scholarships Announcements

For Students attending an Illinois college or university or, Any Illinois resident attending college 

or university in Indiana, Minnesota, Michigan, Ohio, or Wisconsin.

Funding Sources

The Undergraduate/Graduate Scholarship is supported by the membership of ILMA through the 

donations received from the bucket raffle and boat raffle at the annual conference

Mr. Robert Esser. long-standing member of ILMA, and lake monitoring volunteer, is sole sponsor of 

the Robert Esser Student Achievement Scholarship.

The ILM Research Scholarship is funded by the ecological restoration company ILM, headquartered in 

Waukegan Illinois. Research projects should focus on new advances in the science and practice of 

ecological restoration in wetlands, streams, ponds, and lakes including the study of invasive species and 

nuisance aquatic plant management. 

Who's Eligible to Apply?

Illinois Undergraduate/Graduate Scholarship ($1,000):

Full time undergraduate or graduate students who have a college or university cumulative GPA 

of at least 2.5 on an undergraduate 4.0 scale and 3.0 on a graduate 4.0 scale, enrolled in a 

natural resource discipline related to lake and/or watershed management. Eligible applicants 

include Illinois residents enrolled in accredited colleges and universities within the above listed 

six states and/ or students enrolled in an accredited Illinois college or university. Emphasis will 

be placed on scholarship money going towards work or project related expenses in a lake / 

watershed area.

Robert Esser Student Achievement Scholarship ($500):

Illinois resident attending an Illinois accredited college or university. A full time junior or senior 

undergraduate student or graduate student is preferred. Attendance at the Annual Meeting of 

the Illinois Lake Management Association (ILMA) is strongly encouraged. Student must be 

enrolled in a lake-related curriculum with clearly articulated personal goals and objectives 

geared toward Illinois lakes. Emphasis will be placed on volunteer experiences.

The ILM Research Scholarship ($500):

Illinois resident attending an Illinois college or university, or one of the five Midwest universities 

mentioned above. A full time junior or senior undergraduate student or graduate student is 

preferred. Student will be required to send quarterly updates on their research project to ILM 

and will be invited to present their findings to ILM staff if logistically appropriate. Attendance at 

the Annual Meeting of the Illinois Lake Management Association (ILMA) is strongly encouraged. 

Student must be enrolled in a science curriculum with an emphasis on ecology or natural areas 

management. 

What are the Primary Selection Criteria?

The ILMA Scholarship Committee will consider academic achievement, major field of study, 

statement of career goals and student special interests. Most awards are given on the basis of 

academic achievement combined with a course of study consistent with our mission.

Notification and Disbursement of Awards
The ILMA Scholarship Committee meets in January of each year to review the applications and 
determine the awards. All applicants will be notified by February 1st as to the committee’s final 
decision. Scholarship funds are provided to the recipient to offset the tuition and fee expenses 
for the appropriate semester(s) and/or approved research project
expenses.
What’s my deadline to get the application in?
Applicant must submit the Scholarship application forms to meet the deadline date of December 
31. Application forms can be obtained from the ILMA web site or by contacting the Illinois Lake 
Management Association at 1-800-338-6976 (Access Code 01).
P. O. Box 20655, Springfield, IL 62708
How the application process works:
The student completes this application and returns it and all supporting materials by the due 
date, to the address listed above. Late applications will not be considered. Once the application 
is received, the Illinois Lake Management Association will:
Send a letter confirming application receipt within 10 days of the application deadline, and
Provide a timetable for the review process and award notification.
Before sending this application did you:
• Properly complete the application?
• sign the application form?
• attach or forward the necessary (2) letters of recommendation?
• attach or forward the required “Official Transcripts”, and consider submitting your research 
ABSTRACT for the ILMA newsletter
• Include a project description, budget, and description of how the scholarship money will be 
spent?
Send the completed application and all supporting materials by December 31st to:
Illinois Lake Management Association
P.O. Box 20655
Springfield, IL 62708

Applications Open for Fall 2026 Masters Program

  

We're Seeking a New Generation of Global Leaders in Coastal Sustainability.

 

Applications are open for Fall 2026 entry into the CSP Masters Program! 

 

Details are here, including virtual info sessionsfellowship opportunitiesapplication tips & more - US and international students are encouraged to apply - https://csp.ucsc.edu/prospective-students/  

 

This unique Masters of Science program is tailored for rising leaders to to identify, innovate, and implement scalable interdisciplinary solutions to challenges facing coastal communities and ecosystems around the world. Fellowships are available for students entering the program in Fall 2026.

 

Year 1-Located on UCSC's campus

Students take interdisciplinary courses in natural and social sciences, economics, policy analysis, coastal governance, leadership, innovation, and methods for designing scalable solutions to complex problems.

 

Year 2-Locate near your capstone project site anywhere around the globe

Students engage with partner organizations to co-design and pursue individual capstone projects that develop solutions for real problems and partner needs. Projects may be based around the world.



Funding and fellowships are available for students entering the program in Fall 2026. These include: thematic fellowships working on Central Valley Salmon Restoration PoliciesCoastal Conservation with the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s conservation, science, and policy initiatives; and Monterey Bay Coastal Climate Resilience, as well as programmatic fellowships that are not theme-based. 

 

 

Coastal Science & Policy Graduate Program 

UC Santa Cruz

csp.ucsc.edu

csp@ucsc.edu

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