Registration is now open for the Science Communications in the Parks (SCIP) Information Webinar on March 9, 2026 at 3 pm ET. Jointly administered by the Ecological Society of America in cooperation with the National Park Service, the SCIP program supports communications related to high-profile regional resource initiatives.  Starting initially with the Northeastern National Parks, the program has expanded, and now supports a wider variety of resource-related communication needs within the National Park Service.  The Information Webinar is a great opportunity to meet ESA and NPS program personnel and to have your questions about the SCIP program answered.

Applications are expected to open March 5 and close April 2.  To be eligible, applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents AND be affiliated with a CESU partner institution or an active ESA member. Graduate students, recent graduates (post-baccalaureate), postdocs or early career scientists with some SciComm experience are welcome to apply.

Benefits

• Stipend of $3,000 to be paid in two installments
• Professional development in science communication
• Monthly check-ins and collaborative product design with peers
• Mentoring by project manager who is also a SciComm professional
• Access to network of NPS professional personnel and others with indepth perspectives on science in the national parks
• Potential travel support to selected NPS sites

Full details are available on the SCIP webpages.