Earthwatch Institute Grant for Teachers
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Earthwatch Educator Fellowships Available to Sponsor Participation in International and U.S. Conservation Expeditions
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Earthwatch Educator Fellowships Available to Sponsor
Participation in International and U.S. Conservation
Expeditions
Deadline: Rolling
The Earthwatch Institute ( http://www.earthwatch.org/ ) and its
partners offer a number of Educator Fellowships every year to
elementary, middle, and high school educators and administrators.
Earthwatch seeks adventurous, innovative science educators who
have an interest in conservation, sustainability, and life-long
learning. Participating educators work alongside leading field
scientists on some of the most important environmental issues
facing the planet today, like climate change and biodiversity.
Educators may help an endangered species, unearth an ancient
society, or protect threatened habitats.
Applications are considered based on available funding in the
applicant's geographic region, financial need, and the benefits
that would result from participating on an Earthwatch expedition.
Fellows are assigned to projects according to their interests,
skills, availability, project need, and grant restrictions.
Fellowships cover participants' on-site expedition costs, which
include the support of the scientific research, food, accommoda-
tions, on-site travel, and all the various costs of fieldwork
(permits, equipment, etc.). Certain awards also offer reimburse-
ment for travel expenses associated with getting to the project
site and back.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis during the
school year. Applications received by March have the best chances
at being funded.
(Note: This program requires an application fee of $35, which
includes a free year of Earthwatch membership.)
Visit the Earthwatch Web site for a list of available fellow-
ships and application procedures and deadlines.
