The Climate Assessment for the Southwest (CLIMAS) at the University of Arizona is inviting applications for the 2026 Environment & Society Graduate Fellowship Program, a competitive funding opportunity designed to support graduate students working on collaborative environmental research and outreach projects.

This fellowship aims to strengthen interdisciplinary research and communication at the intersection of environmental science and society by supporting projects that engage communities, organizations, or stakeholders affected by environmental challenges.

About the Fellowship

The Environment & Society Graduate Fellowship provides financial support and professional development opportunities for University of Arizona graduate students whose work addresses environmental and societal issues. Selected fellows will receive up to $5,000 in funding for projects conducted between May 2026 and May 2027.

The program is supported by CLIMAS, the University of Arizona Office of Research and Partnerships, and the Arizona Institute for Resilience.

Eligible Project Areas

Proposed projects may include:

• Scoping or exploratory research

• Master’s thesis or PhD dissertation research

• Development of innovative research outputs

• Education and outreach initiatives such as policy briefs, curricula, documentaries, community tools, or creative works

Projects must demonstrate a collaborative approach and address real-world environmental or societal needs.

Important Dates

• Application Deadline: March 2, 2026 (11:59 PM MST)

• Semi-finalist presentations: March 26, 2026

• Fellowship funding distributed: April 2026

• Project period: May 2026 – May 2027

About CLIMAS

The Climate Assessment for the Southwest (CLIMAS) is part of the U.S. Climate Adaptation Partnerships network and is funded by NOAA. The program focuses on participatory research to understand climate impacts and support decision-making in the southwestern United States.