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May 15 Science, Opportunity, Events

Abstract Submission Period Open for 10th Annual Northwest Climate Conference

Abstracts are being accepted until June 14th, 2019, for the 10th Annual Northwest Climate Conference. This year’s conference will be held in Portland, Oregon from October 8-10, 2019.
The Northwest Climate Conference provides an opportunity to connect with a diverse community of practitioners, scientists, tribal communities and decision-makers working to build climate resilience in the Northwest.

May 6 Opportunity, Partners

Funding Opportunity through Bureau of Indian Affairs Tribal Resilience Program

The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) has funding available through its Tribal Resilience Program for activities that support tribal resilience and/or coastal management planning as tribes prepare for the impacts of climate change.

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Mar 21 Opportunity, Partners

Application Period Open for Tribal Climate Resilience Student Internships

The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Pathways program is offering two summer Tribal Climate Resilience Internships for Native American undergraduate and Master’s students. The first internship opportunity, located in Eugene, Oregon, will be co-hosted by the Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center (NW CASC), University of Oregon’s Tribal Climate Change Project and the BIA Tribal Resilience Program.

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Mar 15 Opportunity, Science

Funding Opportunity: NW CASC 2019-20 Research Fellowship Program

The Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center invites proposals for its 2019-2020 Research Fellowship Program from graduate students at University of Washington (UW), Boise State University (BSU), University of Montana (UM), Washington State University (WSU) and Western Washington University (WWU) and postdoctoral scientists at BSU, UM, WSU, and WWU (this fellowship cannot support postdocs at UW).

Travis King and friend on a snowy hike up Harts Pass to retrieve cameras on a 24 mile day hike

Feb 23 Opportunity, Science

Funding Opportunity: NW CASC Request for Proposals

The Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center invites Statements of Interest (SOI) for projects to be initiated in Federal Fiscal Year (FY) 2019. Approximately $400,000 may be available to fund projects that support NW CASC science and resource management priorities.

Feb 6 Opportunity

Funding Opportunity: Washington Sea Grant’s 2019 Request for Proposals

Washington Sea Grant (WSG) is currently requesting proposals for one- to two-year projects from investigators at academic, research, and education institutions throughout Washington. WSG is seeking to fund projects that align with one of four focus areas: healthy coastal ecosystems; sustainable fisheries and aquaculture; resilient communities and economies; and ocean literacy and workforce development.

Jan 16 Opportunity

UW Grant Opportunity: EarthLab Innovation Grants

Do you have an exciting idea to help tackle one of today’s pressing environmental challenges and motivate positive change? EarthLab is seeking applications for its first round of EarthLab Innovation Grants!

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Nov 19 Opportunity

Application Period Open for National Science to Action Fellowship Program

We are excited to announce the opportunity to apply for a Science to Action Fellowship, provided through a partnership between the USGS National Climate Adaptation Science Center (NCASC) and Michigan State University (MSU).

Oct 4 Opportunity

Job Opportunity! The Climate Impacts Group Seeks Deputy Director

The Climate Impacts Group is seeking a full-time Deputy Director to support and advance its innovations in connecting science and practice to advance climate resilience. The Deputy Director will play a leading role in and have oversight responsibilities for the Climate Impacts Group’s climate research and stakeholder engagement efforts.

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Oct 3 Opportunity

USGS Seeking Directors for Five Regional Climate Adaptation Science Centers

We are excited to announce several opportunities to join the Climate Adaptation Science Center network! The U.S. Geological Survey is currently seeking applications for the Director of the Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center, along with four additional Director positions at other regional Climate Adaptation Science Centers (CASCs) including the Southeast CASC, Northeast CASC, South Central CASC and Pacific Islands CASC.