Through the fellowship, SOA and EDF aim to build an ecosystem of fisheries-focused leaders who understand the principles of climate resilience and how to advance locally-appropriate solutions to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change.
To date, 30 fellows from 15 countries have participated in three fellowship cohorts:
- 2021 LCRF-Southeast Asia
- 2022 LCRF-US
- 2023 LCRF-Global
Explore them all in the SOA Grants Program Portal by selecting „Climate-Resilient Fisheries Fellowship“ in the „Cohort“ drop-down menu, and read about some past fellows here.
About the 2023 US Fellowship:
The 2023 fellowship is for projects that impact a US-based fishery. The fellow term begins October 16, 2023 and ends July 26, 2024, and includes an in-person capacity-building seminar in Washington D.C. over two days in February 2024. All costs related to travel and lodging in D.C. will be covered. In addition to this trip, fellows are expected to attend at least three workshops led by EDF.
Application Requirements
Preference is given to projects affiliated with an organization, and the maximum grant award is $15,000 US. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and recipients will be notified by October 13, 2023.
- Initiatives must impact United States fisheries
- Applicant must be 18-35 years old and/or possess 10 years or fewer of relevant experience
- Proposals must include outputs (see „Outputs and Activities“) that are complete in time for the final report on July 26, 2024. (By which time all grant funds must be spent).
APPLY NOW
Applications for the next fellowship cycle are due by September 24, 2023.
Program Components
As part of the program, fellows build a stronger foundation of technical and leadership skills through mentorship, skill building workshops, and online resources from the EDF Fishery Solutions Center. Participants will gain a profound understanding of the impacts of climate change on fisheries, and learn about best practices to identify and advance solutions for greater resilience.
In support of project advancement, fellows will develop and track key performance indicators to serve as guiding metrics around sustainability and resilience.
Special benefits include:
- 1:1 mentorship opportunities from EDF fisheries experts and SOA mentors,
- A subsidized trip to Washington, D.C. to engage with congressional decision makers and share about their projects on Capitol Hill
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The opportunity to network and build connections with change-makers around the world
Job Features
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