Funding

Fifteen people will be selected for the Scientist Sentinels: Civic Engagement & Leadership Program which provides a 6-month leadership program for focusing on civic engagement for scientists and researchers. The deadline to apply is February 20, 2018.

By Noreen Balos, Funding Peer
Wednesday, February 7th, 2018 - 10:05am


OVERVIEW
Compass' Scientist Sentinels: Civic Engagement & Leadership Program provides a 6-month leadership program focusing on civic engagement for scientists and researchers. This program kicks off with a 3-day in-person retreat May 29 - June 1, 2018 in Seattle, WA. The 15 scientists selected for ​the program will join 5 Science and Democracy Fellows supported by the Union of Concerned Scientists for an intensive retreat on the policy landscape, the role of science in decision-making, leadership, and science communication skills. Participants will refine their civic engagement goals as scientists, practice new communication and leadership techniques, and become part of a network of mutually supportive peers.

DETAILS
Scientist Sentinels: Civic Engagement & Leadership Program

DEADLINE AND NOTIFICATION
Call for applications will remain open until February 20, and they will notify those selected by April 1