Fellowship Overview

The Science Warriors Fellowship aims to cultivate scientist organizers within Indigenous Nations and their communities, bridging the gap between grassroots organizing and science-based interventions. This initiative is solution-oriented, empowering Indigenous Peoples to address environmental health, wildlife, soils, water conservation or any area of ecological concerns using comprehensive scientific methodologies. Fellows will receive a stipend of up to $10,000 for a 10 month project, with additional funding of up to $5,000 available for research materials, gas, etc. Mentors are optional, with funding of up to $2,000 per mentor available if needed. The program seeks to train scientist organizers who can utilize scientific knowledge to protect their lands and communities from extractive development. 

The Fellowship supports Indigenous Peoples who are passionate about investigating environmental health concerns, with a particular focus on projects that could protect communities and lands from extractive development. We welcome applicants who are aiming to address and rectify issues within their communities through solution-oriented initiatives and research. Fellows will participate in regular check-ins and workshops, with one speaker per month covering different topics such as environmental justice, Indigenous Rights, research techniques, land and water protection, etc.

For inquiries about the fellowship, please email ecologyandresearch@honorearth.org

Applications are currently closed.

  • Unite science and activism to support and uplift Indigenous scientists. 

    Resource individuals to investigate climate change and environmental health concerns in their communities.

    Protect Indigenous Nations and lands from extractive development.

    Create solutions to address pressing environmental challenges.

    Train scientist organizers to utilize scientific knowledge/tools to protect and do research on their lands.

    Hold regular check-ins, workshops, and presentations to support fellows' projects.

    Build a grassroots network of Indigenous scientists and research that centers right relationship with the earth.

  • Minimum age requirement of 18

    Must be Indigenous

    No academic prerequisites, this fellowship welcomes individuals from diverse backgrounds.

    Applicants must demonstrate self-drive and motivation, reflecting a commitment to their communities.

    Must be a self starter. 

    Must be able to attend 2 in-person and 1 online gathering over the course of 10 months.

    Commitment to Indigenous Rights, the protection of their homelands, Land Back and social justice.

  • Specialized Cultural Science: burning, gathering traditional foods or materials ect. 

    Engineering

    Geology

    Earth science

    Hydrology

    Forestry

    Farming, Indigenous Food Systems

    Biology

    Chemistry

    Botany

    Wildlife Conservation

    Soil science

    Physics

    Other Training: Policy and inter-agency work

  • Individual trainings taylored for each applicant’s project

    Science-based interventions for advocacy

    Introduction to ArcGIS Story Mapping

    Organizer 101

    Non Violent Direct Action 101

    UN Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples 

    Campaign Development

    Engaging in environmental public comment

  • Fellows will be expected to present reflections on their work to their home communities. They will have opportunities to present their findings at conferences and community events through posters, blogs and/or published articles to generate awareness and facilitate knowledge sharing.

  • Applications for the 2024 Cohort are currently closed.