About the Program
The ALC Fellowship Program offers a comprehensive, year-long experience beginning in the spring semester, focusing on agroecology and environmental leadership. Fellows play pivotal roles as peer leaders and research coordinators for PSS 3120 Advanced Agroecology, earning a total of 3-4 credits throughout the program (1 credit in spring and 2-3 credits in fall).
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Why become a Fellow?
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý To Cultivate a transdisciplinary lens for addressing issues in the current agri-food system
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý To Build foundational knowledge of agroecology and food sovereignty
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý To Develop sustainable leadership and communication skills
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý To Contribute to a long-term participatory action research project in partnership with 5 Vermont farms
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý To Actively Engage with ¶¶Òõ̽̽’s Institute for Agroecology and its diverse community of farmers, faculty, staff, and students.
Application Process
Applications are accepted annually during the fall semester through our electronic submission system. Please revisit our website in the fall for the active application link.
Who is Eligible?
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Open to all students passionate about agroecology, sustainable leadership, and environmental stewardship.
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Applicants must have completed or plan to enroll in Advanced Agroecology PSS 3210 during the fall semester.
To apply:
Applications are submitted directly through an electronic submission system. Please check back in the fall for the active link. The selection process is competitive, with candidates chosen by the IFA’s Head of Undergraduate Education in collaboration with our community.