Dallas Fellowships

Thanks to the generosity of Dallas residents Jane K. and John P. Wilson, Earthwatch is pleased to offer teachers and students in Dallas, Texas the opportunity to participate in scientific field research during 2008. Earthwatch expeditions are one-to three-week field research projects within the U.S. and abroad. As a fellow you will work side by side with a scientist conducting field research. You do not need any special skills or training to join an expedition; just a sense of adventure and willingness to lend a hand!

Fellowship Eligibility
All students between the ages of 16-17 and teachers in Dallas, Texas are eligible for the fellowship which covers all costs associated with the research, food and accommodations. Travel to and from the site is covered by the fellow. Upon completing all fellowship requirements, fellows will be awarded a modest travel reimbursement for travel to and from the site. Details for the fellowship requirements can be found on our Fellowship Obligations page.

Sample Expeditions Excited yet? Here is a small taste of some expeditions:
	Climate Change & Caterpillars in Costa Rica Explore the fascinating world of caterpillars to see how they protect themselves and respond to changes in their habitats.
	Sharks and Rays of Monterey Help seven species of sharks and rays recover from the devastating shark hunts of the mid 1900s.
	Wildlife of Brazil's Pantanal Help scientists collect information on the amazing diversity of wildlife that lives in this enormous wetland to protect and conserve it.

Application and Awards Process
Educator Fellowships are awarded through a competitive application process. When considering applications, the applicant's geographic region and potential impact of participating on an Earthwatch expedition are taken into consideration. Criteria used to assign fellows to expeditions include interests, skills, and availability, along with project need, and grant restrictions. Contact us directly with any specific questions regarding our review process at FellowshipAwards@earthwatch.org

Applications should be sent as soon as you are able. Fellowship award decisions will be made and all applicants will be notified of their award status shortly thereafter. Fellowship applicants will be considered for all opportunities which they are eligible; there is no need to submit multiple applications to Earthwatch. Please keep in mind that you may receive a fellowship only twice, typically from different funding sources and it cannot be in consecutive years. You are not eligible for a fellowship if you already reserved a seat on an expedition as a volunteer.

Ready to Apply?

Applications for this fellowship are not being accepted at this time. Email us today and ask to be put on our email list - we'll notify you as soon as we begin accepting new nominations.