HSBC in the Community & Live From the Field
HSBC in the Community (USA) Inc. is proud to announce its support of Live From the Field fellowship awards to K-12 educators nationwide.
Live from the Field Overview
Live From the Field fellows join research teams during a small portion (7 to 10 days) of the school year, and share their experiences with classrooms from their research sites, live. Educators selected for this fellowship program will share their learning experiences through web journals, photos, lessons, suggested activities, and teleconferencing.
The HSBC / Earthwatch Partnership
HSBC and Earthwatch Institute have engaged in a successful partnership since 2000. Together, both organizations have deepened their commitment to promote environmental stewardship, community activism, and a global understanding of the Earth's cultures and environments. Working together with HSBC as part of the Investing in Nature initiative, Earthwatch has placed 2,000 HSBC employees on scientific research projects worldwide, serving as ambassadors of environmental awareness abroad and in their home communities. HSBC has also recently launched the HSBC Climate Partnership, designed to engage thousands of HSBC employees worldwide at local volunteering sites, and ultimately on climate change focused Earthwatch expeditions at dedicated research facilities globally.
Fellowship Eligibility
This opportunity is available to all K-12 educators working in the U.S., regardless of the subject or grade level taught. Past Earthwatch fellows and team members are eligible to apply yet will be considered within a more competitive applicant pool. Past fellowship awardees are limited to 2 Earthwatch fellowship awards over the course of their teaching careers, only in non-consecutive calendar years.
Fellowship Coverage
A Live From the Field fellowship covers all costs associated with the research, food and accommodations. Live From the Field awards include a stipend, based on time spent out of the classroom, to cover substitute fees incurred by your school or district. Travel to and from the site is initially covered by the fellow, and a partial travel reimbursement is awarded upon completion of all fellowship requirements. Fellowship awardees are also responsible for arranging their travel to and from the research site. Fellowship requirement details can be found on our Fellowship Obligations page.
Application Deadline
Candidates applying for Spring 2009 placements must submit an application by November 17th 2008 to be considered.
Candidates applying for Fall 2009 placements must submit an application by April 6th 2009 to be considered.
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Fellowship Selection Process
Fellowships are awarded through a competitive application process. Criteria used to assign fellows to expeditions include the candidate's interests, skills and availability along with demonstrated proficiency and support in using technology in the classroom. Feel free to contact us directly with any specific questions regarding our review process at: FellowshipAwards@earthwatch.org or 1-800-776-0188 x 268