OpenFieldWildland Fire Management and Traditional Ecological Knowledge Fellowship
One-year interdisciplinary fellowship collaborating with Yurok and Karuk tribal resource managers on cultural prescribed fire regimes.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in forestry, fire science, anthropology, or environmental studies
- English language proficiency
- English fluency
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Statement of interest addressing respect for Indigenous sovereignty and cultural fire stewardship
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of recommendation (tribal community or academic references)
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- $24,000 fellowship stipend plus field gear allowance and tribal consultation travel funds
- Application fee
- Free application
- Tuition / joining costs
- Covered through grant sponsorship
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt (Cal Poly Humboldt) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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