ESA Excellence in Ecology (EEE) Scholarships

Initiated in 2021, the EEE Scholarship will be awarded annually to recognize and support four scholars who have traditionally been excluded or underrepresented in our community.

List of Scholarship AwardeesThe Ecological Society of America Excellence in Ecology (EEE) Scholarship supports early – mid career ESA members who have achieved a PhD within the last 20 years.  This initiative addresses one of the Recommendations from the ESA Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice (DEIJ) Task Force to support and elevate diverse scientists in our community. This effort seeks to remove critical barriers to full participation in the retention and promotion of scholars who have traditionally been excluded or underrepresented in our community to make ESA more inclusive. Black, indigenous, and people of color are especially encouraged to apply. Funding for this program comes from ESA.

 

Applications are now closed. Please check back in August 2025.

Benefits

The two-year Scholarship will be effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027 and comes with a $5,000 award that can be applied towards:

• A speaking opportunity and travel support to attend the 2025 ESA meeting (up to $2,000)
• Support for research, publication fees or family/childcare provision ($3,000)
• Opportunity to host web events on research topics of their choice
• Peer support and a cohort experience for Scholars and alumni

Eligibility

• Applicants must have received their PhD within the last 20 years in any field that will advance ecological science. All basic and applied fields of research are welcome.
• Only ESA members at the time of the application will be eligible.
• Applicants who meet program goals and priorities.

Criteria for Selection

Scholars will be selected based on the: 

• • Relative merits of their research ideas and accomplishments, contributions to the discipline and DEIJ
  • Impact of their research on DEI and underrepresented groups
  • Merits of past and current community engagement activities
  • Ideas for web events and contributions to the peer network and DEIJ in ESA

Projected Timeline

October 28, 2024	Applications close
Mid-December 2024	Notifications are sent out
December 2024	Special Session proposal for 2025 ESA annual meeting featuring 2025-27 EEE Scholars submitted
August 2025	EEE Scholars at 2025 ESA annual meeting