The RAY Fellowship Program is a two-year paid fellowship designed to equip recent college graduates relevant skills and experiences they need to become leaders in the conservation and clean energy sectors.
Application Procedure
- Complete the application form
- Submit responses to the questions below
a. Dr. Roger Arliner Young, for whom our program is named, was the first Black woman to receive a doctorate degree in zoology. Despite the opposition she faced, there were pivotal moments that shaped Dr.Roger Arliner Young’s life. Her accomplishments came after years of juggling research and teaching while navigating social and personal obstacles as a Black woman. (500 word limit.) What lived experiences do you have that have prepared you for a career in Conservation and Clean Energy? How did those experiences lead you to apply to the RAY Fellowship Program?
b. Imagine the world seven generations from now, when humanity has solved our current environmental crises. What does your vision of this world look like? How is it different from our world today and what might be the same? What are some of the ways you contributed to these solutions, and how did the RAY Fellowship Program help to catalyze your leadership?
Please Note: Applicants are allowed to answer the questions above in whatever way they find convenient. Submissions can be in the form of painting, photo diary, a poem or a short story, a social media post, a video essay or a podcast.
Applicants are to note that there are no wrong or right answers, hence are encouraged to be creative in their responses.
Responses are to be shared as URLs (video, audio, PDF file through Google Drive, YouTube, Vimeo, etc)
• Video or audio responses are to be limited to 2 minutes
• Non-video, audio or visual responses are to be limited to 300 words
• Text submissions are to be limited to 400 words
The statements below can offer some guide
• Where are you in your journey of learning and leadership? How will the RAY Fellowship support your growth in conservation and/or the clean energy field(s)?
• How are you thinking about the different intersections of social and environmental in conservation and/or the clean energy field(s)?
• How do you think about community and how might RAY be an opportunity to build that?
• How do principles of equity, justice, and inclusion relate to your study, work, and leadership?
Application Deadline:
Sunday, March 31, 2025 at 11:59pm PT.
For questions about the application process, visit the FAQ page(https://rayfellowship.org/ray-fellowship-faq)
Other questions can be mailed to ray@elpnet.org.The Subject should include ‘RAY Fellow Application’