Urban Environmental Sustainability & Climate Resilience Practicum

Academic Overview & Description

Interdisciplinary fellowship studying Great Lakes urban watershed management, green stormwater infrastructure, and community environmental justice throughout Greater Chicago.

Funding & Financial Support

Funding Award

$15,000 research fellowship award plus conference presentation sponsorship

Tuition Rate

$0 with Fellowship Award

Application Fee

$0

Admission & Candidate Requirements

Academic GPA

3.2+ GPA in environmental science, urban planning, or civil engineering

English Language

IELTS 7.0 or equivalent

Standardized Exam

Not required

Application Materials

Statement of purpose, resume, writing sample on urban ecology

Letters of Recommendation

Two academic or professional recommendations

Institutional Guidance

For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult Illini Center's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.

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