WLW-ECOS Undergraduate Research Fellowships
The WLW-ECOS Research Fellowship provides College of Science undergraduate ¼ø»Æʦapp with hands-on research experience working directly with College of Science faculty members on solution-oriented environmental research projects. This paid fellowship program includes both salary support and a research budget, enabling ¼ø»Æʦapp to develop essential research skills while contributing to meaningful environmental science. Fellowships are renewable for a second semester with faculty research mentor recommendation.
Compensation: $22 per hour (maximum $7,500 per semester, $15,000 total per student)
Renewable: Yes, for a second semester with faculty research mentor recommendation
Eligibility
- Full-time degree-seeking College of Science ¼ø»Æʦapp
- Must be solution-oriented environmental research
- Minimum GPA: 3.0
- Faculty letter of recommendation required
- Proposed fellowships must be approved by department chair
Important Dates
Spring Dates:ÌýNovemberÌý16-29;ÌýStarting date January 9, 2027
Application Requirements
Personal statement consisting of three essays (500-word limit each) describing:
- Your completed environmental science coursework and relevant volunteer, research, and work experience,
- The impact you would like to make in your career, and
- An obstacle and how you overcame it
Documents That Are Required
- Three personal essays
- Resume with relevant experience
- ¼ø»Æʦapp transcript
- Faculty letter of recommendation
- (unofficial) next to ¼ø»Æʦapp transcript
Fellowship Requirements
- Submit final research report describing your experience and accomplishments (1,000-word limit)
- Attend an ECOS Expo
- Present research experience at ECOS Expo OR to two COS classes
- Provide photographic or video content for ECOS social media
Prospective ¼ø»Æʦapp – please send an email to ecos@fau.edu to inquire about undergraduate research opportunities