U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service: Directorate Resource Assistant Fellows Program (DFP)

1. Pollinator Response to Patch Burn Management
   • Fellowship Dates: May 14 – August 4, 2023 OR June 11 – September 1, 2023
   • Location: Waubay National Wildlife Refuge, Waubay, SD
   • Link to specific position: https://www.manoproject.org/manodfp#collapse1982
2. Prairie Plant Response to Patch Burn Management
   • Fellowship Dates: May 14 – August 4, 2023 OR June 11 – September 1, 2023
   • Location: Waubay National Wildlife Refuge, Waubay, SD
   • Link to specific position: https://www.manoproject.org/manodfp#collapse1982
3. Integrating Rivercane ITEK in the SE Conservation Blueprint
   • Fellowship Dates: 12 week duration
   • Location: Remote
   • Link to specific position: http://manoproject.org/fwsdfp#collapse1963

The application deadline is January 2, 2023. To apply and for more information for USFWS DFP, there are more fellowship openings in different regions, please visit: https://www.manoproject.org/manodfp

USFS Native American Research Assistantship

The USDA Forest Service (USFS) and, starting this year, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), through partnership with The Wildlife Society, are offering research assistantships for Native undergraduate or graduate students as part of the Native American Research Assistantship Program for Summer 2023. Applications are being accepted now.

This is the ninth year for the professional development program, which facilitates opportunities for Native students to be mentored by USFS research and development and USGS scientists and promotes student advancement and training for careers in natural resource and conservation-related fields. A paid stipend of at least $6,000 will be provided for students. Additional funding may be available to assist with housing costs and professional development experiences, as available.

Assistantships are intended for Native students interested in wildlife and forest resource research and management. Students will learn and work with an interdisciplinary team of researchers with the USFS and USGS. Applicants should be a member of an American Indian or Alaska Native tribe, First Nations or a Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, or have another indigenous identification, and be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program from an accredited academic institution.

For detailed information and to apply, please download the application instructions.

Project Include (but not limited to):

1. Hyperspectral Identification of Harmful Algal Blooms in the Klamath Basin and Beyond
2. Identifying the Potential Socio-Economic Effects of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) on Native Americans
3. Tribal Data-Network Infrastructure Plan – Transfer of US Geological Technology to Tribal Nations

For questions, please contact Jamila Blake, TWS professional development and inclusion manager.

The application deadline is January 15, 2023.

 Tamamta Graduate Fellows at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

Native American Congressional Internship

The Native American Congressional Internship Program provides American Indian and Alaska Native students with the opportunity to gain practical experience with the federal legislative process to understand first-hand the government-to-government relationship between Tribes and the federal government.

Additional information: Udall Foundation – Native American Congressional Internship – Apply

The application deadline is January 31, 2023.

NYCALC works to build student confidence in their cultural identity as they learn about Indigenous traditions and climate concerns across the United States and territories. This weeklong Congress engages students as they develop conservation leadership skills and build on their knowledge and abilities to address climate challenges in their communities.

NYCALC flier 2023 – REM

The application deadline is February 28, 2023.