Applications open for ‘Energy-Water Systems’ Education and Workforce Development funding

Applications are open for two forms of awards by the Idaho Community-engaged Resilience for Energy-Water Systems (I-CREWS) Education and Workforce Development. Priority application deadlines for both awards are noon on Dec. 5.

The goal of the I-CREWS Education and Workforce Development plan is to develop individual, community and institutional capacity for more resilient and equitable futures with respect to education and energy/water systems. I-CREWS builds capacity and implements programs at levels spanning K-12, through graduate education, to faculty. Activities will build the necessary skills for leadership and democratic participation in equitable energy/water systems through internships, coursework and teacher professional development.

Community Integrated Programs Awards

Community Integrated Programs are courses offered to community members, undergraduate and graduate students, co-created around community-identified priorities to address energy/water systems issues. Programs engage learners across disciplines (e.g., across STEM, policy and law), knowledge systems (e.g., local and Indigenous knowledge and academic knowledge), and bridge between the community and academic institutions. The community, students and faculty learn together as they imagine more equitable interdisciplinary solutions to complex energy/water issues.

Several $10,000 direct-cost awards will be granted under this request for applications (F&A will also be provided in addition to these direct costs).

Vertically Integrated Projects

In continuation of previous education efforts within the GEM3 program, I-CREWS is also continuing to use a Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) strategy. The VIP is an intentional curricular infrastructure that establishes an on-ramp for students and provides a range of training, mentoring and professional development support to both students and faculty. The VIP initiative is implemented statewide and the goal is to provide the scaffolding to support transdisciplinary science and to grow the next generation of science leaders and workers.

Several $10,000 direct-cost awards will be granted under this request for applications (F&A will also be provided).

For more information on either award type, contact Donna Llewellyn at [email protected]

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