All opportunities are paid, many offer free housing or a housing stipend, plus relocation and travel expenses. Eligibility is open to current Juniors, Seniors, or Graduate Students who will graduate with their Bachelor’s degree or above between September 2023 and May 2024. Completion of DFP offers amazing advantages to gaining a permanent federal position after successful completion of their degree and the 12 week summer fellowship.
In Summer 2023, we have the following positions particular relevant to Indigenous students in addition to dozens of other environmental or biological projects. You can read more about these positions on the attached document—note the project numbers in parenthesis below.
- Freshwater Mussel Habitat Association within the Blue Mountains: Walla Walla, WA (1-3)
- Sihek Outreach Specialist: Hagatna, Guam (1-6)
- Monitoring Wild Rice (Manoomin) Production in Minnesota: Rochert, MN (3-1)
- Caddo Indian Historical Use of Red River Valley: Bossier City, LA (4-1)
- Integrating Rivercane Indigenous Tribal Ecological Knowledge in the Southeastern Conservation Blueprint: Remote/Anywhere (4-6)
- Southeast Region Tribal Liaison: Remote/Anywhere (4-12)
- Improving Communication Infrastructure between FWS and Tribes: Flexible location in CO, MT, NE, SD, WY (6-3)
- Indigenous Arctic Research Collaborator: Anchorage, AK (7-2)
- Supporting Tribally Led Conservation Nationally: Remote/Anywhere (9-10)
Please share this email and my contact information with students. The application deadline for DFP is January 13th.