Geoscience Education and Inclusion
Professional Development Fellowship
About
Program Overview
CRESCENT offers fellowships to graduate students and postdoctoral scholars for travel to conferences or workshops focused on professional development. This effort seeks to help candidates strengthen the presentation of their skills and accomplishments in anticipation of entering the workforce. Appropriate professional development events should provide information, skill development, and networking opportunities that help participants prepare for careers in earthquake science. Events should include leaders from a variety of institution types and career paths to provide guidance that helps participants to be stronger candidates for their desired positions and to succeed in their field.
Fellowship Includes
- One-time stipend distributed upfront to help cover costs of meeting registration, accommodation, and/or transportation for a conference or workshop of the applicant’s choosing.
Important Dates
- Applications Open
TBA
Application
Eligibility
Applicants must be:
- a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or its possessions.
- a graduate student or post doc at a US-based institution who is interested in a career in earthquake science and/or geoscience education and broadening participation.
Students from minority-serving institutions or who identify as one of the following: BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and people of color), Latinx, LGBTQ+, and first-generation college students will be prioritized in the selection process. Priority will also be given to first-time workshop or conference attendees.
In addition, applicants will be reviewed based on the following criteria:
- How receiving a travel stipend would reduce barriers to participation in their conference or workshop of choice.
- How participating in their conference or workshop of choice will benefit their personal and professional goals.
Please note that stipends may be considered taxable income. Since each situation is unique, we encourage you to consult with your tax advisor.
2025 Professional Development Fellowship Applications TBA
Congratulations
2024 Fellowship Recipients
- Wai Allen: Haskell Foundation
- Jhardel Dasent: Scripps Institution of Oceanography
- Madeleine Lucas: University of Washington
- Rebeca Oliveira: University of Minnesota
- Wilnelly Ventura-Valentin: Miami University