Coastal & Estuarine Research Federation (CERF)
Rising TIDES (Toward an Inclusive, Diverse, and Enriched Society) supports students from backgrounds underrepresented in coastal and estuarine disciplines with the goal of inspiring and motivating them to pursue careers in coastal and estuarine science and management.
The 16-month program provides:
- Funding to cover all costs to attend CERF 2023, a regional CERF Affiliate Society meeting, and the 2024 Restore America's Estuaries Summit
- Annual $300 stipend ($600 total)
- CERF membership
- Professional and near-peer mentors
- Professional development in topics such as applying for fellowships and pursuing jobs outside of academia
See https://conference.cerf.science/rising-tides-program for more details and application information. The application deadline is April 26, 2023.
They will be hosting a webinar on April 3 at 1:00 P.M. EDT where they will provide additional details on the program, alumni will share their experiences, and they will answer questions. You can register here. The webinar will be recorded and posted here if you’re unable to attend.