Utom River Conservation Fund Fellowship

The Utom River Conservation Fund Fellowship awards competitive grants to support research focused on the Utom River Watershed in southern California. Four fellowships are awarded annually to graduate students undertaking projects in cultural studies, wildlife, water quality, or botany. Recipients receive financial support to carry out their research projects related to the watershed. Special consideration is given to applicants who are tribal members, including those from unrecognized tribes.

$12,500 grant awarded to each selected fellow; four fellowships awarded each year.

Open to graduate students enrolled in master’s or PhD programs at accredited colleges or universities. Research must be specific to the Utom River Watershed and fall under cultural studies, wildlife, water quality, or botany. Applicants from tribal communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Complete the official fellowship application form; provide a letter of recommendation from a faculty member and a letter from academic staff confirming enrollment; submit a current resume/CV; optionally include a 1-minute unlisted YouTube video describing environmental interests.