The Coalition for Regenerative Ecologies and Agriculture (CREA) Fellows Program is part of a new joint effort between St. Philip's College (SPC) and The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) to establish a transnational collective that will support regenerative ecological and agricultural practices with farms and organizations based in both San Antonio, Texas and Veracruz, Mexico.
The Fellows Program will provide 20 students (10 each from SPC and UTSA) with the opportunity to combine regenerative agriculture with field engagements and ecocultural literacies across the US and Mexico. Each month, fellows will participate in a Fellows Platica or Field Session at local collaborating farms to develop understanding of ethical and practical context for regenerative ecologies.
Benefits to Becoming a Fellow
- Gain experience with regenerative agriculture, ecology and environmental justice
- Identify and develop your own research project focused on regenerative cultural, ecological or agricultural practices
- Build professional and academic connections with community leaders and organizations devoted to supporting regenerative agriculture and environmental justice in San Antonio and Mexico
- Fellows will receive a stipend of $1500
Requirements/Commitments for Fellows
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
- Commit to attending monthly community-located platicas
- Identify and develop your own research project, under the guidance of a faculty mentor
Desired Qualifications
- Interest in pursuing a career in food, agriculture, renewable natural resources, ecology, engineering or environmental science
- Experience or interest with ecological, agricultural or cultural research (e.g., conducting field work, working in a farm or garden setting, conducting social science research, etc.)
- Comfortable working collaboratively with people from different disciplines and cultural backgrounds
How to Apply
Complete and submit the online application, along with your CV or Resume. Questions? Email Dr. King-Kostelac.
Apply to CREA Fellows Program
Complete and submit the online application along with your CV or Resume. Application Deadline: February 1, 2024.
