Doris Duke Conservation Scholars -- Call for applications!
The Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program is an exciting opportunity for first- and second-year students with a demonstrated interest in environmental issues and cultural diversity to receive training, support, mentorship, and up to $10,000 over two years for paid research experiences and internships.
During the first year Scholars participate in an eight-week, immersive field course on conservation practice, leadership and ecological research while traveling with a close group of peers and mentors through California. During the second summer, Scholars pursue eight-week research and practice internships with nationally recognized conservation organizations, labs and agencies. A professional development retreat after the second summer brings together the Scholar cohort and prepares them to apply for jobs and graduate school.
Throughout the two years, we work with home mentors at each Scholar’s campus to provide ongoing support, and continue to provide mentoring beyond the program.
Five (5) universities across the country administer and support this program; read more about the opportunities at each university HERE. Applications are open for many of them, and have deadlines in January/February 2020.