At the University of Vermont, we are embarking on a new educational initiative that links undergraduate students from across the country to UVM extension projects through a summer research fellowship opportunity. This work builds on a
related
effort to engage undergraduates in co-learning through Participatory Action Research. Please see the details that follow, or
click
here, and help us spread the word!
The
Agroecology Extension (AX)
Summer Research Fellowship is a fully paid research and outreach experience open to undergraduates from across the U.S. It is collaboration between UVM Extension and the Plant and Soil Science Department, and coordinated by the Agroecology and Livelihoods
Collaborative on UVM’s main campus in Burlington, VT.
The AX Fellowship is designed for students who seek to deepen their knowledge of sustainable agricultural approaches and to develop transdisciplinary research and outreach skills. It will match students with UVM faculty working directly with farmers on extension
research projects to develop innovative agroecological approaches in support of farmer livelihoods.
Program logistics:
The AX Fellowship starts May 31, 2022, and runs for 10 weeks, M-F 9am-5pm.
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Students will receive a $4,000 stipend.
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On-campus housing or a housing allowance is provided.
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Fieldwork will take place on commercial and research farms.
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Project locations are dependent upon mentor’s research.
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Personal transportation is preferred but not required.
The application deadline is March 4, 2022.
Many thanks for your support, and all the best!
Scott Lewins (Project Director)
Vic Izzo (Academic Director and Primary Mentor)
Karen Nordstrom (Evaluation Director)
Victor Izzo, Ph.D.
Lecturer & Educational Coordinator
Agroecology and Livelihoods Collaborative
Department of Plant and Soil Science & Environmental Studies
University of Vermont
[he/him/his pronouns - why]
cell: (802) 999-6906
“a great deal of chaos in the world occurs because people don't appreciate themselves" ~ Chogyam Trungpa
“there is a crack in everything. that is how the light gets in" ~ Leonard Cohen
Julie Cotton, M.S.
Academic Specialist,
Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems
Dept. Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences
currently working from home:
517-488-7841 m
Please allow 48 hours for email responses in the fall - I have three classes that keep me busy. Urgent issues can be sent via text.