Eastern Massachusetts Fellowships

Through our partnerships with several local foundations, Earthwatch is pleased to offer Educators in Eastern Massachusetts 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
Merrimack River Valley and South Shore Educators:
Educators who teach in schools that are in the Merrimack River Valley and in schools south of Boston are eligible for a fellowship that covers all costs associated with the research, food and accommodations. This fellowship includes a moderate reimbursement for travel costs to and from the research 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.

Fellowship applicants will be considered for ALL opportunities for 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 a different funding source and it cannot be in consecutive years. You are not eligible for a fellowship if you already reserved a seat on an expedition.

Additional Information
Applicants for these fellowships have the opportunity to join a Live From the Field expedition, if they are permitted to leave the classroom during the school year. Learn more about our Live From the Field program. Please be sure to note on your application if you have an interest in Live From the Field.