Educator Opportunities
Welcome educators! Get out of the classroom and head into the field to learn about cutting edge research and conservation efforts while you develop professional skills, and make a difference for our shared environment!
As an educator fellow, you'll spend 1-2 weeks on an Earthwatch expedition alongside other teachers led by prominent field researchers. You will develop your skills and understanding around environmental concerns so that you are better able to pass on that knowledge to your students. The goal of this fellowship is to prepare you to return to your and community with greater understanding and appreciation of the natural world.
Earthwatch has two programs for which educators can apply:
No experience is necessary, nor is any particular educational background. You DON'T need to be a science teacher to become an Earthwatch Fellow - all you need is a sense of adventure, a deep curiosity, a love of meaningful work, and a desire to make a difference.
Educator Fellows are exceptional team members. You will not only bring a heightened level of interest and inquiry to an Earthwatch project, but you'll also be able inspire generations of leaders, scientists, and actively engaged citizens.
An Earthwatch Educator Fellowship is a powerful opportunity to make a difference for yourself, your education career, and for the world we share.
You can learn more about the application process, expedition assignments, and reporting requirements on our FAQ page and by emailing fellowshipawards@earthwatch.org
Fellowship Eligibility
K-12 classroom educators of any subject(s) from public or private schools nationwide are eligible to apply for Earthwatch fellowships. The strongest applicants are those who are passionate about teaching, excited about making a difference with their time and talents, and committed to engaging their communities using their knowledge, passion, and energy to bring about awareness and inspire action.
Fellowship coverage
The minimum contribution normally required of expedition participants is waived for Fellowship Recipients, thanks to the generosity of fellowships' funders. All Earthwatch Educator Fellowships offset the full cost of your expedition, including meals, accommodations, research permits, equipment costs, and on-site transportation. Educator Fellowships also provide a travel stipend to offset some out-of-pocket travel expenses to and from the expedition site.
This year the Earthwatch Summer Educator Fellowship Program will support two research projects, Spirit of the Rockies: Songbirds, Mountain Lions, and More, and Climate Change and Caterpillars in Arizona and Ecuador.
Embere Hall, Spirit of the Rockies: Songbirds, Mountain Lions, and More, and Dr. Lee Dyer, Climate Change and Caterpillars, are excited to be hosting the 2012 Educator fellowship program. Focusing on these projects will give these expeditions the support needed to sustain meaningful and relevant research while exposing teachers to issues ranging from urban development, habitat encroachment, and climate change. As a member of one of these expeditions fellows will be an active part of data collection and nightly learning sessions.
Live From the Field educator fellows join Earthwatch research teams during a brief portion (7 to 10 days) of their school year and share their experiences with classrooms at home using blogs containing, photos, videos, and activities. Live From the Field educator fellows also connect with students through live video and phone conferencing at scheduled times during their expedition.
In 2012 Live From the Field Fellows will field on Mammals Of Nova Scotia (March 25 - April 7, 2012)
To learn more about the 2012 teacher fellows, check out their blogs!
Learn more about our Live From the Field Fellowship program