The information below is from the 2021 request for proposals. Please see the opportunity website for updated information.
The Field Fellowship for Environmental Justice provides mentorship and financial support for Bruins working with civic leaders. Through real-world projects, students are learning from and collaborating with minority and low-income communities to realize their goals for a cleaner, more prosperous, and livable environment. To enhance students’ professional development and expand their network, UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation offers paid, off-campus placements with community and environmental justice organizations. Recipients may also be matched with a mentor, either within or outside the host organization.
Host organizations: Two types of clients are eligible:
- 1) environmental-oriented civic partners invited by the Luskin Center and
- 2) environmental organizations identified by student applicants. The internship may be virtual or in-person, based on health guidelines and organizational needs.
Mentors: Fellows may be matched with a mentor.
- The mentor could be within the host organization, helping to guide the student on their work project, in addition to providing career guidance. Or a student could be paired with a mentor outside of their host organization. The Luskin Center will try to tailor the matching process to each student’s preferences.
Award Amount and Details
Award amount and expectations:
- Awards (via stipend) are $3,000 for undergraduates who work at least 220 hours with the client and $6,500 for graduate students who meet their department’s internship/work hour requirements.
Deadlines and Date Information
The due dates listed below are the most recent due dates our office is aware of. Please see the opportunity home page for information about potential upcoming deadlines or other opportunities.
- Applications are due Wednesday, March 31, 2021.
- Finalists will be contacted in April 2021.
Eligibility Information
Open to UCLA Luskin School students at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
- The fellowship program may be expanded to other students in future years, but is currently designed to align with the internship/work requirements of UCLA Luskin School departments. It could be used as part of a Luskin graduate students’ capstone project.
