Community organizers, advocates, and practitioners from across the country are invited to apply to take part in the second year of the UC Davis Environmental Justice Leaders in Residence Program (formally EJ Fellowship Program). EJ leaders from across the country will work on a project of benefit to their community in partnership with researchers. Participants will network with elected officials, policymakers, and industry leaders.

EJ Leaders selected to this program can expect to

• Allocate 5-10 hours per week on Fellowship activities related to this program
• Participate in bi-weekly virtual call with the cohort and program facilitators
• Visit the UC Davis campus for scheduled in-person events, including an event on October 12-13th
• Receive an affiliate account to access UC Davis resources (library, articles, and online programs)
• Receive a stipend and travel expenses for participation in this program

EJ Leaders selected to the program will have an opportunity to

• Develop a project that will advance their organization’s mission and advocacy work
• Impact research that is informing climate change policies in California and abroad
• Connect with researchers, faculty, and graduate student working in environmental justice topics
• Engage with other community partners working in diverse geographies and with distinct EJ missions
• Speak directly with policymakers in agencies, local, and state government.

Direction to apply

Access and complete the application here. Questions include:

1. What transportation and/or energy topics would you be interested in working on or exploring?
2. Can you briefly share your lived or work experience in relation to environmental justice communities, or historically underserved groups?
3. This program will allow you to pursue a project in collaboration with UC Davis researchers. What sort of project would you propose? (Your response must not exceed 250 words) 
4. What do you hope to achieve or get out of this program?
5. After submission, please send a PDF of your resume via email to to 2022_20.tli37ju4mk4kfol8@u.box.com. Use the subject line “EJL Application.”

Deadline is Monday, September 12th