UVM doctoral, masters and graduate certificate students with strong interests in transdisciplinary research and the Gund Institute’s mission are eligible to apply to become Gund Graduate Fellows.
By becoming a Gund Graduate Fellow, UVM students join the Institute’s global professional network, gaining exposure to a wide range of expertise, perspectives, and techniques through course offerings, weekly discussions, seminars, and research mentoring. Many pursue the Ecological Economics Graduate Certificate.
Graduate Fellows’ formal appointments at UVM will be in the home units of their advisors. Students supported by Gund PhD Research Assistantships are automatically appointed as Graduate Fellows.
Becoming a Graduate Fellow
Nomination Process
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Once admitted to your home department at UVM, becoming a Graduate Fellow is simple:
- The nomination process consists of: a short email from a nominator familiar with the Gund Institute or the nominee to the Gund Institute Director of Operations and Programs (julianna.m.white@uvm.edu) and a CV and a letter of interest submitted via InfoReady (Julianna will send the InfoReady link to nominees).
- The letter of interest should indicate how their research interests align with the Gund mission and priorities.
- The Director of Operations and Programs will request a short recommendation from the nominee’s advisor.
- The nomination period is rolling. Nominations submitted by the last day of class of the fall and spring semesters will be reviewed and decisions announced at the beginning of the following semester.
- The Director of Operations and Programs makes recommendations to the Director, who makes final appointment decisions.
Benefits
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- Participate in collaborative research efforts among Gund Community members
- Access to Gund workshops and seminars
- Professional development opportunities
- Access to enrichment funds to support research costs, travel, publication, etc
- Access to facilities and resources of Farrell Hall
Responsibilities
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- Participate regularly in Gund seminars and events
- Facilitate at least one Gund seminar per year
- Participate in Graduate Fellows meetings
- Communicate Gund affiliation in websites, emails, publications, and social media
- Serve on occasional Gund committees (e.g., Diversity Committee, Culture Club)
Application Dates
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- Fall Deadline: December 1
- Announcement: January 15
- Spring/Summer Deadline: July 15
- Announcement: September 1