Headwaters Leadership Academy Application The Headwaters Leadership Academy administered by the Society for Freshwater Science is seeking early-career freshwater scientists for its 2024 cohort. Applications are due on June 30 of each year.The mission of the Headwaters Leadership Academy is to build a pipeline for emerging leaders by forming a network of early career freshwater scientists and providing mentorship, service, and professional development opportunities beyond the typical training offered in traditional academic settings.The Headwaters Leadership Academy is a two-year commitment from September to May of each year that requires mandatory participation in three components: Professional Development – attendance at 8 interactive presentations (4/year); 1.5 hr each Mentoring Program – participation in monthly discussions; 1 hr each; groups of 2 mentors and 2-3 mentees Society Service – participation in an SFS committee or other society service All applicants must be either in the last year of their intended terminal degree or less than five years since their terminal degree was awarded, and must be (or become) members of the Society for Freshwater Science. The selection criteria prioritize creating a cohort with diverse perspectives and experiences by representing varying career stages, career types, and demographics. A personal statement from each applicant describing their expectations and goals for this program is required as part of this application and will be also considered during the selection process. The personal statement should NOT include a description of your research. You can view the assessment rubric for the personal statement here.To apply to this program, please fill out the form below. Applicant Name: * Email Address: * Mailing Address: Street Address * Street Address (second line) State/Province * Zip Code * Institution: * Racial/Ethnic Identification * With which racial and ethnic group(s) do you identify? (Mark all that apply) American Indian, First Nations, or Alaskan Native Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander Hispanic or Latino/a/x White (European/European Ancestry) Asian Middle Eastern or North African Black or African American Prefer not to say Gender Identity * How would you describe your gender identity? Mark all that apply. Agender Cisgender Genderqueer Nonbinary/third gender Transgender Man Woman Prefer not to say Career Stage * What is your current position / career stage? Last year of MS degree (Note: you're only eligible for HLA if a MS is your intended terminal degree) Last year of PhD degree Completed terminal degree 1-2 years ago Completed terminal degree 3-5 years ago Other Future Goal * What is your future goal in terms of employment/affiliation? (may select multiple) Academic Consulting Federal/National Government Tribal Government State/Regional Government Non-Profit Organization Private Industry Previous Application * Have you previously applied to the Headwaters Leadership Academy? Yes No Participation Agreement * If accepted to the program, do you agree to participate in all monthly mentorship group meetings and attend all webinar sessions? Yes No Personal Statement Please provide a personal statement (maximum 600-1200 characters) highlighting your career path (including current position and future goals), what kind(s) of additional mentorship/development you need, why you need it, and what you ultimately hope to gain from the Headwaters Leadership Academy. The personal statement should NOT include a description of your research. Upload personal statement file here * Upload personal statement file hereFiles must be less than 2 MB.Allowed file types: png pdf doc docx odt. Contact Information If you experience any technical difficulties in submitting your application or uploading files, please send an email to communications@freshwater-science.org.
