Gund Institute for Environment
UVM Affiliates are individuals interested in participating in Institute activities and whose scholarship aligns with its mission.

Meet Current Gund Affiliates

There are two types of Affiliates: UVM Faculty Affiliates from schools and colleges across the university, and Global Affiliates from organizations anywhere in the world, including in the US. 

UVM Affiliates are appointed to three-year renewable terms and have the benefits and responsibilities described below. 

Benefits
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  • Participate in collaborative research efforts among Gund Community members. 

  • Can serve as co-advisor for Gund-funded PhD students and postdocs. 

  • Access to communications support (e.g., media outreach when appropriate, training). 

  • Access to Gund workshops and seminars. 

  • Access to facilities and resources of Farrell Hall, including short-term workspace. 

Responsibilities
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  • Collaborate regularly with Gund Fellows on interdisciplinary research. 

  • Participate regularly in Gund seminars and events. 

  • Serve on ad hoc committees. 

  • Communicate Gund affiliation in websites, emails, publications, social media.  

  • Acknowledge Gund financial support when appropriate. 

Nomination Process
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  • UVM Faculty Affiliates must have a primary appointment as faculty at the University of Vermont and hold the highest degree in their respective field. 
  • The nomination process for UVM Faculty Affiliates 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 White, and a CV and a letter of interest submitted via InfoReady. (Julianna will send the InfoReady link to nominees.)
  • Decisions are based on relevance of research interests and potential to contribute to collaborative scholarship at the Institute.
  • 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.
  • Affiliation applications are reviewed at least once per semester.
  • The Director of Operations and Programs makes recommendations to the Director, who makes final appointment decisions.
  • Affiliates can be reappointed every three years if they continue to fulfill listed responsibilities.

Other Types of Gund Affiliation
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There are many ways to be part of the Gund Institute.