Live From the Field Fellowships
What Is a Live From the Field Fellowship?
Bring your students and colleagues with you even as you get out of the classroom and into the field to learn about cutting edge research and conservation efforts, to develop professional skills, and to make a difference for our shared environment.
With an Earthwatch Live From the Field Fellowship, you can bring the world into your classroom as you’ve never done before.
Live From the Field educators join Earthwatch research teams during a small portion (7 to 10 days) of their school year and share their experiences with classrooms at home using blogs containing, photos, videos, lessons, and activities. Live From the Field Fellows also connect with students through live video and phone conferencing at scheduled times during their expedition.
Earthwatch’s Live From the Field began more than a decade ago through a partnership with the National Geographic Education Foundation, and continues today with the support of our leading corporate donors. Learn more about our current Live From the Field support from HSBC.
No experience is necessary, nor is any particular educational background, but basic familiarity and comfort with computers and communications technology is a plus.
You DON’T need to be a science teacher to become an Earthwatch Live From the Field Fellow—all you need is a sense of adventure, a deep curiosity, a love of meaningful work, and a desire to make a difference.
Live From the Field Fellows are exceptional expedition team members. You 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. A Live From the Field Fellowship is a powerful opportunity to make a difference for yourself, your education career, and for the world we share by sharing your experience with others as it happens.
Ready to apply?
Find out more about Earthwatch’s other Educator Fellowships.
Find out more about our Student Fellowships.
Who Is Eligible to Apply?
All current, in-service K-12 classroom educators in the United States are eligible to apply.*
The strongest candidates for a Live From the Field Fellowship are passionate about teaching, excited about making a difference with their time and talents, and committed to engaging their communities using their newfound knowledge, passion, and energy. Strong candidates are also those who have some degree of comfort with computer and communications technology, and whose schools have staff members who can assist with the classroom side of the Live From the Field experience while the Fellows are in the field.
Earthwatch’s Education Fellowships are national in scope, and supported by a wide range of generous businesses, foundations, and individuals. If you want to learn more about funders in your area, browse our list of local funders and programs
*You are NOT eligible if you have received more than one prior Earthwatch fellowship, received a fellowship last year, or have reserved a seat on an upcoming expedition.
What Does the Fellowship Cover?
An Earthwatch Fellowship covers the full cost of your expedition, including all research costs, meals, housing, on site travel, etc.. Live From the Field Fellowships cover all costs associated with the technology required to let Fellows communicate with the schools and communities during their expedition experience.
Fellows are responsible for arranging travel to and from their rendezvous site. However, fellowships typically include reimbursement for some or all of your travel costs to and from the rendezvous. Specific travel reimbursements and fellowship requirements are outlined in all offer letters and reimbursements are made upon the successful completion of your fellowship.
Where Can You Go As A Live From the Field Fellow?
Explore just some of the Earthwatch expeditions that fellows have joined.
How To Apply
Deadlines for all of Earthwatch’s Educator and Student Fellowship programs are listed below.
Applications received by the Priority Consideration Deadline (see below for date) will be reviewed before the next application deadline for that same fellowship. If selected to receive a fellowship, Priority Consideration applicants may have the opportunity to choose their expedition from a list of possible placements rather than be assigned to one.
Deadline
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April 6, 2009
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Live From the Field Fellowships – Educators - Fall 2009 placement preference
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February 9, 2009
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Summer Fellowships - Educator and Student
Live From the Field Fellowships – Educators - Fall 2009 priority consideration
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December 15, 2008
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Student Challenge Awards Program
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November 17, 2008
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Live From the Field Fellowships – Educators - Spring 2009 placement preference
Summer Fellowships, Educator and Student – priority consideration
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Applicants will be considered for all opportunities for which they are eligible; do not submit multiple applications to Earthwatch.
Download an application and submit via email.
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For More Information
If you have any questions about the Earthwatch Education Fellowship programs, refer to our FAQ or contact the Earthwatch Fellowship department at fellowshipawards@earthwatch.org or 800-776-0188 X268.