Call for Applications
Jefferson Science Fellowship
U.S. Department of State
Deadline: January 14, 2013
The U.S. State Department is accepting applications for its Jefferson Science Fellows Program. The program hosts up to fifteen fellows who will assist in formulating foreign policies related to science, technology, and engineering. Eligible applicants will be tenured or similarly ranked faculty from U.S. institutions and hold American citizenship. For more information on the program and how to apply, visit the Jefferson Fellowship web page.
Call for Proposals
Fire Behavior and Fuels Conference
International Association of Wildland Fire
Deadline: February 1, 2013
The International Association of Wildland Fire is accepting workshop proposals for its Fourth Fire Behavior and Fuels Conference, to be held July 1-4 in St. Petersburg, Russia. Proposals should emphasize the conference theme of the influence of a changing environment on fire behavior, and include a one-paragraph description of the workshop and a brief instructor bio. Full requirements and submission information are available on the IAWF website.
Call for Presentations
2013 Backyards and Beyond
National Fire Protection Association
Deadline: February 15, 2013
The National Fire Protection Association is accepting proposals for educational presentations to be given at its Backyards and Beyond conference, to be held November 14-16, 2013, in Salt Lake City. Presentations will focus on wildfire mitigation tools, community preparedness, and other key wildfire issues. For more information, visit the association’s Firewise website.