Provides two years of postdoctoral support to outstanding early-career scientists who are successful at linking conservation science and application.
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Attending ESA? Smith Fellows is hosting a mixer for conservation scientists with an emphasis on building collaborations that support early career professionals and the work to move conservation science into practice. Join us July 29 6:30 - 8:00 pm! planion.events/e/esa/am2026/…
ICRS attendees! Join us for a Smith Info Session during the lunch break on Thursday in Room 305. Whether you're a prospective applicant, potential mentor or reviewer, we'd love to meet you! Hear from our Executive Director, connect with alumni, and learn more about the program.
NACCR attendees! Curious about the Smith Fellowship? Join us tomorrow, July 14, 3–4PM in the Chapter’s Oasis. This informal drop-in brings together staff, alumni, and community members—whether you're exploring fit, interested in mentoring or reviewing, or just want to learn more.
Applications are NOW OPEN for Smith Fellows conservation research Fellowships beginning in 2027! View the Proposal Guidelines and apply here: smithfellows.org/proposal-gu…
Check out this article written by Smith Fellows in support of our federal scientist colleagues, past and present. The letter is timed and framed around the country's 250th anniversary and the role of federal science in supporting the nation's success: esajournals.onlinelibrary.wi…
We are thrilled to announce the 2026 Class of @SmithFellows! Congratulations to Christina De Jesús Villanueva, Prashant Ghimire, Markus Min, Tessa Rhinehart, Stephanie Valdez, Leon Tran, and Jason Toy. smithfellows.org/updates/ann…
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Applications for 2026 Switzer Fellowships are now open! Switzer Fellows are environmental graduate students in New England and California. Fellowships include a cash award, leadership training & joining the
@SwitzerNetwork
community of change makers: switzernetwork.org/become-fe…
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Thinking about applying for the Smith Fellowship? Watch the recording of our FAQ Webinar for answers to common questions and insights to strengthen your application here: vimeo.com/1111487510?share=c…
Applications are NOW OPEN for Smith Fellows conservation research Fellowships beginning in 2026! View the Proposal Guidelines and apply here: smithfellows.org/join-us
Smithies explored the unique ecology and dimensions of conservation in the Midwest/Central Great Plains region earlier this month in Kansas during their spring retreat
We are thrilled to announce the 2025 Class of
@SmithFellows! Congratulations to Brian Erickson, Tom Iwanicki, Gabriela Reyes, Jenny Mallon, and Abhinav Tyagi! smithfellows.org/updates/ann…
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📢NEW📢Our look at what has been done around behaviour change and biodiversity, across different threats to biodiversity, stakeholder groups and communication channels. 🧵1/6
This is the first output of the IUCN SSC CEC Behaviour Change Taskforce!
Link: annualreviews.org/content/jo…
Smith Fellows in DC exploring key conservation policy issues and how NGOs and government officials integrate science in the policy making process
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In ONE WEEK! Register today for a wonderful overview of grant writing and NSF/NSERC opportunities with our student affairs committee!
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SCBNA Student Affairs Webinar Series is back!🤩Join us for our first session on Wednesday, Oct 16th, 12-2 PM PST for a writing overview & to hear from NSF/NSERC opportunities!
Register here: tinyurl.com/3d792xrn
Learn about upcoming webinars here: tinyurl.com/36s27y4a
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Organizing a symposium or interactive session in a dynamic, international environment fosters new ideas + solutions for biodiversity #conservation through cross-cultural & interdisciplinary collaborations and global dialogue.
We look forward to the valuable insights you’ll bring!
🐨 Call for Proposals Deadline Approaching 🐨
One month left to submit symposia, forums, workshops and training courses for #ICCB2025!
Proposals are due by 15 October 2024.
Learn more: conbio.org/mini-sites/iccb-2…
#Conservation #Australia #Conference
We are two weeks away from the deadline for 2025 Smith Fellowships! All materials must be submitted by the 11:59 pm ET deadline. Reach out to [email protected] with any inquires
2025 @SmithFellows Request for Proposals Announced! Deadline is September 30, 2024. View the proposal guidelines here: conbio.org/mini-sites/smith-…
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Check out the detailed schedule for #BlackMammalogists Week 2024 here! Learn from Black artists, authors, researchers, mammal tracking experts, and more throughout the week! 🤩🐾✊🏽
major sponsor: @InsideNatGeo
flyers by: @Sustainabaddie
also many thanks to @Mammalogists
ALT A flyer describing the detailed schedule for Black Mammalogists Week 2024 (sept 15-21). Including Roll Call Sunday, Research Monday, Rewilding Tuesday, Recovery Wednesday, Relearning Thursday, Resilience Friday, Reverence Saturday. Sponsor: National Geographic Society
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The @UCSC Dept of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology is seeking a tenure-track assistant professor of Coastal or Marine Ecology. Come work with us in Santa Cruz! Great colleagues✅ ocean views✅ amazing students✅making an impact✅
recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01809Y
Reminder: We are hosting an FAQ Webinar for prospective applicants on Wednesday, August 28 at 12:00pm PT / 3:00 pm ET! Get insights into the fellowship, application, and selection process from current and former Fellows. Register here: zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_…