Application Deadline:
Applications are now open for the 2024 U.S.-Pacific Resilience and Adaptation Fellowship Program. The U.S.-Pacific Resilience and Adaptation Fellowship Program is a partnership between the U.S. government and The University of the South Pacific (USP) that aims to address the critical impacts of climate change and build resilience in the Pacific Islands region. This Program is led by USP and focuses on building leadership and expertise through three key initiatives:
- Leadership Training:Â Enhancing the capabilities of middle and senior managers from Pacific organizations through tailored leadership programs. These programs are designed to foster resilience and strategic thinking among managers in the context of climate uncertainty.
- Academic Pathways:Â Offering pathways for USP staff and recruited scholars to pursue advanced degrees in collaboration with prominent U.S. universities. This initiative spans a wide range of academic disciplines crucial for understanding how to achieve sustainable development throughout the Pacific Islands region.
- Course Development:Â Developing postgraduate courses that integrate Pacific perspectives and address regional challenges. These courses are designed to equip future leaders with the skills and knowledge needed to implement effective climate adaptation strategies.
Program Scope
The Program offers exciting leadership and scholarship opportunities for world-class research and development on a wide range of topics critical to understanding how the Pacific Islands region can respond to the severe impacts of climate change and build a resilient future. Much of the research supported by this Program is anticipated to be inter-disciplinary and provide academic pathways across a wide range of themes, such as the following:
- Natural Resource Management
- Business and Economics
- Marine Ecology and Ocean Science
- Food Systems
- Renewable Energy
- Food and Water Security
- Waste Management
- Public Health
- Sustainable Development
More Info: U.S.-Pacific Resilience and Adaptation Fellowship Program
