Dartmouth JSEP Fellowships
Fellowships available for Dartmouth graduate students interested in the Arctic, field research, and experiential teaching at cross-cultural and interdisciplinary field stations in Greenland
Application Deadline: October 6, 2023
Funding from the U.S. National Science Foundation Office of Polar Programs will support the participation of up to five Dartmouth graduate or undergraduate students per year in the Joint Science Education Project (JSEP). JSEP is a collaborative program between the U.S. and Greenland to educate the next generation of scientists through inquiry-based field learning in a cross-cultural setting in Greenland and additional remote learning activities. Dartmouth students have a unique opportunity to take a leadership role in this program as teachers and mentors of a diverse group of high school and university students from Greenland, Denmark, and the U.S.
As a Dartmouth JSEP Fellow, you will:
increase your ability to teach, mentor, and collaborate as part of an interdisciplinary and cross-cultural team
learn how to design and adapt research and learning experiences for in-person and remote formats
develop skills for science communication and meaningful outreach in communities
gain knowledge about polar science and its connections to global issues
Members of the 2019 Dartmouth JSEP team on the Greenland Ice Sheet. From left: Amelia Fitch (EEES Ph.D. student), Dr. Madi Gamble (EEES GR '22), Natalie Stephenson (Institute of Arctic Studies), Erica Wallstrom (Lead U.S. JSEP teacher), Dr. Lauren Culler (JSEP PI, EEES GR'13), Hanna Bliska (Dartmouth '20), and Clara Allison (Music GR '20).
Fellowship description
Over the course of a one-year fellowship (approximate dates November 2023 - October 2024), graduate fellows will work closely with Dartmouth faculty to lead the U.S. contributions to the Joint Science Education Project (JSEP), consisting of a field course in Greenland and a one week online short course on Arctic environmental change. Fellows are expected to be on campus for in-person participation with exceptions for occasional travel for conferences, field work, and other professional activities. Graduate fellows will receive a stipend of $4,000* distributed over the course of the 12 month fellowship. Undergraduate fellows will receive a stipend of $1000 per term. Fellows from the EEES graduate program will also receive a TA release. All travel and related expenses to Greenland are also covered.
Late fall term: Fellows will attend an orientation and planning meetings for initial development of field-based and remote polar learning experiences.
Winter and spring terms: Fellows will attend polar-focused seminars and planning meetings focused on inclusive teaching in cross-cultural classrooms, engaging students in remote and hybrid learning, and responsible and safe conduct for working in the Arctic. These events will help fellows further develop and finalize learning experiences. Fellows will also contribute to logistics and travel planning.
Summer term into fall term: Fellows will travel to Greenland (~3 weeks) for the field-based JSEP program to lead a learning experience and mentor student-driven research. They will work to adapt their learning experiences for remote students and then participate in the remote JSEP short course (~1 week). Successful completion of the fellowship requires fellows to also refine and summarize their approaches, concepts, and strategies for their polar learning experiences for broad dissemination
*Graduate students receiving federal or institutional support in addition to a Dartmouth Fellowship (e.g., NSF GRFP, NIH SEPA) are able to participate but may be ineligible for stipend support through JSEP. Please contact Jess Trout-Haney (jessica.volan.trout-haney@dartmouth.edu) to discuss any concerns you may have about this.
Eligibility
Incoming and continuing graduate students in good standing are eligible to apply, with preference given to Ph.D. students who can lead learning experiences in the natural, physical, environmental, and Arctic sciences. Prior polar field experience is not required. Undergraduate students already engaged in polar research or outreach with Dartmouth faculty may also be eligible- please contact Jess Trout-Haney to discuss your interest. Previous JSEP Fellows are eligible to apply for up to a second year of funding.
The PIs will assemble an anticipated team of five polar fellows for the 2023-24 academic year. 2-3 spots will be filled by fellows who can lead learning experiences related to ice, snow, and polar engineering and the other 2-3 will be filled by fellows who can lead learning experiences related to the ecology and dynamics of glacial landscapes and polar ecosystems.
Application and anticipated timeline
Link to apply: https://forms.gle/DMprhn5Fp7vvmeyk6
At the time of submission, you are required to submit a CV and letter of support from your major advisor, along with statements of interest and professional development. The CV and letter of support must be emailed as PDFs to jessica.volan.trout-haney@dartmouth.edu. The statements of interest must be submitted in the google form linked above.
Application Deadline: October 6, 2023
Notification of Selection: by October 13, 2023
Fellowship Start Date: November 1, 2023