Diversity in Conservation Fellowship for Undergraduates at University of Washington Please share this opportunity with your peers, students, colleagues, and social media networks! Who we are: The Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program at the University of Washington is a diverse, committed, and creative community from around the country that aims to change the face, practice and future of conservation. What we do: We support emerging conservation scholars in developing innovative perspectives and skills by providing opportunities to strengthen connections between nature conservation, identities, and environmental justice. Who we’re looking for: We are looking for 20 undergraduates who reflect cross-cultural perspectives with an emphasis on students from underrepresented groups in the conservation field. The details: - Multi-year program, 8-weeks per summer (mid-June through mid-August) - Location: Washington State - Paid travel, lodging, and food - Additional Stipend: $4,000/summer, total $8,000 - Application Open: November 13, 2018 <http://uwconservationscholars.org/> More about the program: - Year One: Scholars engage in field excursions facilitated by diverse conservation professionals and gain experience with interdisciplinary conservation practices while exploring the intersections of nature conservation, identities, and environmental justice. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/2PeQdHX - Year Two: Scholars engage in internships with a government agency, community, or non-governmental organization that is positioned within the conservation field or that works at the intersections of nature conservation, identities, and environmental justice. Learn more here. https://bit.ly/2S68gia Learn More about Doris Duke Conservation Scholars at the University of Washington! - Email our team: ddcsp@uw.edu - Visit our website: http://uwconservationscholars.org/ - Follow us on social media: Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/DDCSPUW/>, Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/ddcsp_uw/?hl=en>, Vimeo <https://vimeo.com/user44266468/about> Learn more about the national program: https://bit.ly/2Jd6dER