Tag: Indigenous Knowledge

Funded MA/MS Assistantship at Idaho State University

A funded research assistantship is available for a motivated MA/MS student interested in environmental social science and social-ecological systems to join a transdisciplinary team as part of the Idaho Community-engaged Resilience for Energy-Water Systems (I-CREWS).

This project will relate to the themes of social resilience, environmental stewardship, local/Indigenous knowledges, food sovereignty, and/or energy-water systems.

Key partners within this project are the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes, the Coeur d’Alene Tribe, and the Treasure Valley energy-water community.

This two-year position will begin in Summer or Fall of 2025 and includes one year of support for the student (approximately $24,000 per year), a tuition waiver, funds for fieldwork, and support for travel to meetings.

Interested students should send a letter of interest that includes:

  • a description of their research interests and interest in this position including how your experience and skills would enable you to be successful in a team-based, transdisciplinary project
  • a CV
  • undergraduate transcripts

All application materials can be sent to Georgia Hart-Fredeluces at georgiahartfredel@isu.edu by December 13th.