North Carolina Sea Grant is accepting applications from North Carolina graduate students for the 2022 Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship. The deadline is Feb. 19, 2021, at 5 p.m.

“We are seeking a wide pool of applicants, with experience in a wide range of disciplines and interdisciplinary studies,” says Susan White, executive director for North Carolina Sea Grant. “We value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our organization and the communities we serve. Through the Sea Grant Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship, we strive to provide an educational and employment opportunity for current and recent graduate students of all backgrounds, abilities, and perspectives.”

Knauss fellows have worked in U.S. Senate and House offices, departments in the executive branch, NOAA programs and other agencies. More than 84 graduate students from North Carolina have served as Knauss fellows throughout the program’s 40-year history, including  four current Knauss fellows for 2020, and four finalists for 2021.

The 2021 Fellows will serve from Feb. 1, 2022 to Feb. 28, 2023.

“We are honored to nominate strong North Carolina students for this opportunity every year,” says John Fear, North Carolina Sea Grant deputy director. “Current and past fellows cite this vital professional experience in marine policy as key influences on career paths in science, policy, communications and other fields.”

Eligible applicants are any student, regardless of citizenship that:

1.  is enrolled towards a degree in a graduate program at any point between the onset of the 2020 Fall Term (quarter, trimester, semester, etc.) and Feb. 19, 2021;
2.  is enrolled, as described above, and will receive a degree from an accredited Institution of higher education in the United States or U.S Territories; and \
3.  has an interest in ocean, costal, and Great Lakes resources and in the national policy decisions affecting those resources. North Carolina Sea Grant is able to nominate up to six students from North Carolina based schools for the 2022 Knauss competition.

As part of the state-level application review process, North Carolina Sea Grant will use personal interviews, which will occur in mid-March 2021. Those sessions may be virtual to meet social distancing requirements.

All prospective fellows from North Carolina must submit their applications through the eSeaGrant online portal, which includes detailed instructions and requirements: go.ncsu.edu/ncesg.

For more information, contact John Fear at jmfear@ncsu.edu. Due to North Carolina Sea Grant’s current teleworking situation, email is the preferred contact method. Phone and Zoom calls can be arranged if needed.

Additional information also is available at the National Sea Grant fellowship website, which includes biographies of current Knauss fellows: seagrant.noaa.gov/Knauss.

An informational webinar will be held Nov. 10 at 5 p.m. Eastern. Registration is required.

To learn more about other North Carolina Sea Grant graduate fellowships, visit ncseagrant.ncsu.edu/fellowships.

NOAA offers the prestigious fellowship through the National Sea Grant Office in honor of John A. Knauss, who was a Sea Grant founder, NOAA administrator and dean of the University of Rhode Island’s Graduate School of Oceanography. The program places graduate students in Washington, D.C. to work on federal policies and processes that affect ocean, coastal and Great Lakes issues.

Climate Corps is the premier graduate fellowship program to jump-start your career in clean energy or sustainability. Our competitive program selects qualified candidates from a variety of disciplines to work for a summer embedded within leading organizations to identify customized energy and climate solutions. Fellows works in cities across the US and China for 8-12 weeks. Fellows will gain access to an interactive training as well continuing education, including professional development opportunities, online resources and webinars.

Since 2008, Climate Corps has placed over 1,100 fellows in host organizations including American Red Cross, Google, Lyft, NYC Mayor’s Office of Sustainability and TPG Capital. A list of 2021 host organizations will be available to candidates during the interview process. Fellows are matched with host organizations based on their location, industry and project type preferences. See the full list of past organizations on our website.

Projects to Match Your Unique Skills and Career Goals: Working under the guidance of a host supervisor and EDF engagement manager, fellows uncover energy and climate solutions for their host organization. Projects culminate in a written report and series of recommendations to the host organization.

Projects may focus on:

• Scaling Energy Efficiency: Identify energy and cost-saving measures, evaluate financing options and explore opportunities to implement advanced energy management technologies across a portfolio of buildings.
• Creating Commitments: Develop greenhouse gas emissions targets that are based in science and create strategies to achieve emission reduction goals through data-driven analysis such as energy benchmarking and carbon accounting.
• Accelerating Renewables & Electrification: Uncover opportunities for renewable energy generation, create strategies for increasing resiliency through microgrids and recommend tactics to increase the adoption of electric vehicles.
• Evaluating Supply Chain Sustainability: Quantify and baseline scope 3 emissions and develop recommendations for engaging suppliers on energy related emission reduction opportunities.

Required Qualifications:

• At the time of application, enrolled in a graduate certificate or degree program studying engineering, business, sustainability, environmental management, public policy or other relevant subjects
• At least 2 years of work experience
• Self-starter with project management and leadership experience
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills
• A passion for solving environmental challenges
• Eligible to work in the United States during the summer of 2021

Depending on available projects, additional skills may be useful:

• Strong financial and quantitative skills, including project valuation
• Demonstrated experience working on energy efficiency, clean energy or sustainability projects
• Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative data analysis
• Familiarity with greenhouse gas emissions accounting and reporting frameworks (e.g., CDP, GHG Protocol, The Climate Registry)

In order to develop the most innovative and inclusive environmental solutions, we need sustainability leaders that represent the community we serve. The Climate Corps program is proud that our fellows represent a diverse population of individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and identities – both visible and invisible. We believe this diversity makes our program stronger.

All selected Climate Corps fellows will participate in a week-long training in May 2021.

Compensation: $1,250 per week for 8-12 weeks and, if applicable, reimbursement of travel costs to the training and Climate Corps Summit, an annual fall conference.

Application Deadline: Please visit our website to complete your 2021 fellow application. For early consideration and the best opportunity to be matched with your preferred host organization, please apply by December 1, 2020 11:59 pm PT. The final application deadline is January 11, 2021 11:59 pm PT . For more information about the timeline and program, please visit the Climate Corps website.

Environmental Defense Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Questions? Please email our team at EDFClimateCorps.apply@edf.org.

CHCI Announces New Social Equity Fellowship to Advance Equality in Society – For over 40 years, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) has empowered Latino leaders and their communities to make a positive impact in our nation’s politics, culture, and society – yet, we know there is still work to be done. This year, a focus on the Hispanic community is more important than ever because our community is experiencing unprecedented challenges, and our nation is more engaged than ever in issues of justice and racial equity. As a result, with the support of our partners listed below, CHCI is proud to announce a new Social Equity Fellowship that will focus on policy issues to help bring about more equity and justice for all, especially disproportionately impacted Latinos.

The Social Equity Fellowship is part of CHCI’s Public Policy and Graduate Fellowship Programs. The Fellowship Programs help provide exceptional Latinos who have recently completed an undergraduate or graduate degree with unparalleled exposure to professional experience in public policy while participating in CHCI’s leadership development program. Applications for the Social Equity Fellowship are open now.

For more information about our Public Policy and Graduate Fellowship Programs, visit our website.
For sponsorship opportunities, contact externalaffairs@chci.or

2021-2022 Fellowship Program Dates: August 30, 2021 – May 27, 2022
Application Launch: October 1, 2020
Application Deadline: January 15, 2021

BEGIN YOUR CAREER IN PUBLIC POLICY WITH CHCI – CHCI’s Graduate Fellowship Program is designed for exceptional emerging Latino leaders who want to immerse themselves in a specific public policy area. This paid, nine-month fellowship will provide you with valuable work experience, access to powerful Latino network, and a chance to showcase your public policy knowledge on Capitol Hill.

NAVIGATE YOUR NEXT STEPS WITH US – With CHCI’s fellowship, you plot your own path. Guided by CHCI, you will research opportunities to work in congressional offices, committees, federal agencies, or even the White House. Choose one that best matches your policy focus area—K-12 education, health, housing, law, energy—and consider changing your placement midway through the program to maximize your experience. In addition to working for members of Congress, graduate fellows have worked with these and other remarkable organizations:

• American Petroleum Institute
• American Public Health Association
• Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund
• National Urban League
• U.S. Department of Agriculture
• U.S. Department of Homeland Security
• U.S. House Committee on Financial Services

IMMERSE YOURSELF IN PUBLIC POLICY – The Graduate Fellowship Program provides a deeper dive into public policy. You will immerse yourself by spending four days each week (Monday-Thursday) learning all facets of public policy, working with colleagues on significant projects. You will spend invaluable time understanding how effective policy is created and implemented, building on what you learned in your graduate studies.

On Fridays, you will join the Fellowship cohort for a full day of leadership development centered on CHCI’s four Pillars of Leadership—Civic Engagement, Social Responsibility, Self Empowerment, and Promoting Community and Hispanic Culture. Weekly programming will refine your leadership skills, affirm your career goals and focus area, and allow you the opportunity to spend time discussing policy issues of national concern. You will gain experience proposing effective policy solutions by critically examining all sides and implications of these issues. The service component of the program will help you understand how important it is to remain socially involved and “pay it forward” for the next generation of Latino leaders.

ACCESS LATINO LEADERS DEDICATED TO CHANGE – During the nine-month program, you will have access to a myriad of professionals from a variety of industries, who generously give of their time as guest speakers and mentors. You will meet with national leaders who will engage you in meaningful dialogue about important issues—to the Latino community and our nation. You will also build vital relationships with the CHCI Alumni Association, a network of more than 4,000 Latino professionals located across the country, who are ready to support you in achieving your dreams.

ORGANIZE A TIMELY POLICY BRIEFING – One of the distinguishing features of CHCI’s Graduate Fellowship Program is the Capitol Hill Policy Briefing Series. As part of the program, you will research a public policy issue that relates to the Latino community in your specific area of study. You will then write an issue brief that is presented during the Capitol Hill Briefings. Based on your topic, you will identify relevant subject matter experts to serve as panelists, organize your briefing and moderate the session—all of which are tremendous experiences that benefit your career in public policy.  View Past Graduate Fellows’ White Papers and Briefs

YOUR SUCCESS STORY CONTINUES WITH CHCI
You’ve already mastered your academic studies and proven you’re a leader. Take your career to the next level by applying for a CHCI Graduate Fellowship today. Click here to learn about Eligibility and Program Details. Download the Graduate Fellowship Program Flyer or click here for Eligibility & Program Details.

Questions? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.