Ecological Society of America (ESA)
ESA Excellence in Ecology (EEE) Scholarships
The EEE Scholarship is a two-year program designed to advance the careers of early- to mid-career ecologists whose research and service meaningfully enhance access and participation in the ecological sciences and/or impact community engagement. Scholars receive a $5,000 award to support research, publication fees, travel to the ESA meeting, or family/childcare expenses.
Award
$5,000
Deadline
May 14 (annually)
Level
Graduate
Status
Usually due May 14 – next cycle expected
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- Application effort
- Medium (essay)
- Who can apply
- Graduate students
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Who is eligible
- Must have received a PhD within the last 20 years in any field that will advance ecological science
- Must be an active ESA member at the time of application
What you'll need
- Essay Question 1 (300 words): "Describe your current research interests and their significance to the discipline. Discuss up to three contributions that support this statement (e.g. this may be a combination of publications, presentations, or grants)."
- Essay Question 2 (300 words): "Describe how your research and service meaningfully enhance access and participation in the ecological sciences and/or impact community engagement."
- Essay Question 3 (300 words): "How have you interfaced with a pressing challenge that affects the development, retention, or success of ecologists across the broad ecological workforce? Address the strategy or strategies you used to address this issue."
- Essay Question 4 (300 words): "What activities will you contribute to support a long-lasting, impactful peer support network for EEE Scholars and alumni (e.g. ESA webinars, other online outreach activities, in-person Annual Meeting events)?"
- ESA Membership verification
How to apply
- Verify your current ESA membership by logging in at https://eservices.esa.org/Eservices/Contacts/Sign_In
- Access the EEE online application portal at https://esa-awards.secure-platform.com/eee
- Complete the application form and address the four required essay questions
- Submit the completed application before the deadline
Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://esa.org/about/community-in-ecology/eee-scholarships/
- How this listing was added:
- Summarized from esa.org
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