The EARTh Center Colorado River Fellows program is a unique three-part, year long fellowship which offers an exciting and immersive journey exploring the diverse ecosystems of the Colorado River. 

In the summer of 2025, fellows will embark on a trip to the river's headwaters, discovering the environmental, educational, and technological challenges faced by this vital region. Over the following months, virtual professional development sessions will guide participants downstream, exploring community initiatives, government research, and environmental industries connected to the river. Fellows will also work with the EARTh Center's Immersive Ed Design team to create meaningful supplemental coursework/labs to be shared with the wider educational community.

In 2026, the program will culminate in a final trip to the end of the Colorado River, where fellows will witness firsthand how the river's health and resources impact communities and industries that depend on it. Each part of the program presents a distinct learning experience, offering new insights into the complex relationship between the Colorado River and its diverse ecosystems.

Institute participants will be expected to participate in both in-person aspects of the Fellows Program in 2025 and 2026, and participate in the virtual sessions to be scheduled between summer 2025 to spring 2026, in order to receive full stipends and Materials Awards.

Participants will receive:
- Travel reimbursements for in-person aspects (receipts must be provided for full reimbursement)
- Participation stipend ($1800 (minimum), paid out in 3 installments per completion of each part of the program; more info to follow in early Jan 2025)
- Materials Award (more info to follow in early Jan 2025)

Applications will close Feb 28, 2025. Participants will be contacted regarding selection by March 17, 2025.