TRIBAL ecoAMBASSADORS PROGRAM
Office of International and Tribal Affairs
TRIBAL ecoAMBASSADORS PROGRAM
EPA has a new program conducting research in partnership with Tribal
Colleges and Universities (TCUs). Professors from TCUs will receive
funding and technical support from EPA to solve the environmental
problems most important to their tribal communities.
EPA and our Tribal partners aim to promote environmental protection and
improve economic opportunities by supporting Tribal environmental
research.
For more information about this program, we encourage you to visit
www.epa.gov/ecoambassadors/tribal
For additional information on environmental Tribal activities, please
visit the EPA Tribal website at www.epa.gov/indian
IMPORTANT DATES
Application Period: June 29th-July 29th 2011
Selected Applicants Notified: First week of August 2011
Program Orientation: Late August 2011
Program Duration: September 2011-May 2012
Final Report Published: Summer 2012
APPLICATION PROCESS
Professors can submit a proposal that includes:
Specific problem to be researched:
-What is the issue?
-What is the goal of the project?
-Itemized budget request
-Timeline
-Other resources needed for project success
Identified group of students who will support the research efforts
A course plan that would illuminate for students the various steps
required to conduct research and identify implementable solutions
TRIBAL ecoAMBASSADOR DUTIES
Once selected, Tribal ecoAmbassadors will meet with EPA to begin their
one year tenure. This will
include:
-Orientation led by EPA’s Headquarters or Regional Office to fully
develop their proposal and finalize any logistics or technical support
needed from EPA
-Quarterly check-in meetings with EPA and partners
-Publication of a report that outlines research, results, and key
lessons
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: How would an institution benefit from this program?
A: A TCU professor will have access to EPA research resources, an
opportunity to develop relationships with other TCU colleagues, and
financial and technical support to help publish their work.
The students gain hands-on experience with research and policymaking.
Q: Will there be a second year of this program?
A: 2011 is the pilot year of the program, and we have set aside a
limited amount of funding to ensure its success on a small scale. For
next year, after making any needed improvements, we intend to expand the
program by selecting a larger group of Tribal ecoAmbassadors and
engaging other partners to help support the program.
Q: How can I apply?
A: You can check out our website at www.epa.gov/ecoambassadors/tribal or
contact EPA’s Marissa McInnis at (202) 564-2467 or
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