Science Warriors
Fellowship
Fellowship Description
The Science Warriors Fellowship aims to cultivate scientist organizers within Indigenous Nations and their communities, bridging the gap between grassroots organizing and science-based interventions. This initiative is solution-oriented, empowering Indigenous Peoples to address environmental health, wildlife, soils, water conservation or any area of ecological concerns using comprehensive scientific methodologies including Traditional Ecological Knowledge, Science Technology Engineering Math and community organizing. Fellows will receive a stipend of up to $10,000 for a 10 month project, with additional funding of up to $5,000 available for research materials, gas, etc. Mentors are optional, with funding of up to $2,000 per mentor available if needed. The program seeks to train scientist organizers who can utilize scientific knowledge to protect their lands and communities from extractive development.
The Fellowship supports Indigenous Peoples who are passionate about investigating environmental health concerns, with a particular focus on projects that could protect communities and lands from extractive development. We welcome applicants who are aiming to address and rectify issues within their communities through solution-oriented initiatives. Projects should be grounded in Indigenous Peoples' Rights, with the ultimate goal of returning Indigenous Lands to Indigenous Hands. Fellows will participate in regular check-ins and workshops, with one speaker per month covering different topics relevant to their projects.
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To unite science and activism to create the next generation of organizers.
Empower Indigenous Peoples to investigate environmental health concerns.
Advocate for community investment to combat climate change and environmental health issues.
Protect Indigenous communities and lands from extractive development.
Foster proactive approaches to addressing pressing environmental challenges.
Train scientist organizers to utilize scientific knowledge/tools to protect their lands.
Hold regular check-ins, workshops, and presentations to support fellows' projects.
To invest directly into frontline, grassroots, Indigenous communities.
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Minimum age requirement of 18
No academic prerequisites, this Fellowship welcomes individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Applicants must demonstrate self-drive and motivation, reflecting a commitment to their communities.
Must be a self starter.
Must be able to attend 3 in person gatherings over the course of 10 months (dates below).
Commitment to Indigenous Rights, the Territorial Integrity of their homelands, Land Back and social justice.
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Geology
Hydrology
Forestry
Farming, Indigenous Food Systems
Biology
Chemistry
Botany
Wildlife Conservation
Soil science
Physics
Other Training: Policy and inter-agency work
Specialized Cultural Training: Cultural burning, gathering traditional foods or materials
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Organizer 101
Non-Violent Direct Action 101
Campaign Development
Engaging in environmental public comment
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Fellows will be expected to present reflections on their work to their home communities.
They will have opportunities to present their findings at conferences and community events through posters, blogs and/or published articles to generate awareness and facilitate knowledge sharing.