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Weekly Update (01/19/2026)

ESPP News

Please join me in welcoming our undergrad office assistant, Navanidhiy (Nidhiy) Achuthan Kumaraguru. Nidhiy is a senior in Computer Science with minor in Business Computational Data Science. She will help support day-to-day office operations and projects at ESPP. If you are in Giltner Hall for class, feel free to stop by to say Hi and introduce yourself.

We’ve receive a number of applications to the Competitive Research Grant competition. A faculty committee will review these applications and make recommendations in the new few weeks. Applications to the follow opportunities are still open:

Program applications for the Doctoral Dual Major, Masters Specialization, and Modeling Certificate are due February 1. Units that plan to nominate incoming student for the ESPP Recruitment fellowship should submit the nomination by February 1.

Scholarships, Fellowships, and Funding Opportunities

  • 2026 Catalyst Leadership Circle Fellowship | Deadline: January 21, 2026

    This exciting opportunity, based in Ann Arbor and running from June 8 to August 14, 2026, is open to all graduate students passionate about sustainability, regardless of their field of study. Supported by the State of Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Catalyst Communities program, the fellowship provides selected fellows with $8,000, including funds for housing and travel, as well as professional training.

  • HARP Production Proposals | Deadline: January 22, 2026

    The Office of Research and Innovation invites applications to the 2025-2026 Humanities and Arts Research Program – Production (HARP-P). The HARP Production program provides funds, when research is complete, to help subsidize the costs of book publication, permissions to use copyrighted materials, CD recording and production, the creation and mounting of exhibits, and other expenses associated with producing the results of a completed creative or research project. A contract from the publisher will be required if funds are being requested to publish a book. Proposals requesting funds to complete textbooks will not be considered.

  • Exploration & Purpose Integrated Core Curriculum) Graduate Fellowship Program | Deadline: January 28, 2028

    This is shared by our dual major student, Marinna Guzy, who has participated in the program for the past two years. The EPICC team seeks to hire a graduate student to assist with the development, assessment, and delivery of career education interventions in undergraduate courses at Lyman Briggs College. In this role, the successful candidates will develop their skills in pedagogical approaches & teaching delivery, particularly around career education for undergraduate STEM students. Further, members of the team will participate in qualitative and quantitative research analysis, as we seek to understand how this career education intervention impacts undergraduate student success. Use the Handshake link to apply, and the application deadline is January 28, 2026.

  • CIGLR accepting proposals for 2026 Partner Programs | Deadline: January 31, 2026

    CIGLR is accepting proposals from Regional Consortium members for a suite of programs that aim to build collaborative partnerships through career development opportunities, visionary science, and impactful outreach. The opportunity includes Postdoctoral Fellowships, Graduate Research Fellowships, Summits and Working Groups support, ECO support, and Seed Funding. Please visit the full program announcements linked below for descriptions, eligibility, and application information. More information can also be found on the CIGLR website. Contact CIGLR Managing Director Mary Ogdahl with questions.

Seminars, Workshops, and Other Events

  • US Society for Ecological Economics Conference | Deadline: January 23, 2026

    The USSEE Biennial Conference is scheduled to be held at Oberlin College, June 18 - 21, 2026 (USSEE 2026). This is an opportunity to engage with an interdisciplinary group of academics, practitioners and community organizers from around the midwest, the US and the world engaged in pursuing solutions to the pressing ecological problems of today and striving towards a just and sustainable future. You do not need to be an economist to submit a paper! Dorm accommodations will be available for only $50/night, so it is also affordable. Abstracts will be accepted until January 23.

  • Water-Energy-Food Nexus Collaborative Learning School | Deadline: January 30, 2026

    The SustainFood Project is pleased to announce a call for applications for the Water–Energy–Food (WEF) Nexus Collaborative Learning School, to be held in Kenya from May 11–22, 2026. The Collaborative Learning School (CLS) is a field-based workshop led by U.S., European, and African scientists and practitioners. The CLS connects participants with farmers, policymakers, and other stakeholders at the community level to assess food security challenges and identify innovative solutions using the WEF nexus framework. To apply, go to the application page. Application deadline is January 30, 2026.

  • NSF NCAR 2026 EdEC ASP Summer Colloquium | Deadline: February 22, 2026

    The NSF NCAR Advanced Study Program (ASP) invites graduate students who are interested in learning how to conduct innovative convergence research that uses a systems approach to strengthen resilience against compound hazards to apply to the 2026 ASP Summer Colloquium. This is suitable for all graduate students in Earth system and related sciences, including engineering, social and behavioral sciences, AI/ML and computational sciences, information and data sciences, physical, environmental and biological sciences, solar and space sciences, and related disciplines.

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