AERE Scholars ProgramThe AERE Scholars Program is an ambitious effort to increase diversity in environmental and natural resource economics, help the newest members of our community succeed, and create an inclusive culture that encourages members to give back to the organization and field. Any early-career scholar in environmental or natural resource economics who is no more than five years post PhD can apply (including those in academic and non-academic positions and those finishing PhD programs in application year). Mentors must have a minimum of five years of professional experience and be AERE members. Mission Vision Our Core Values
AERE is interested in engaging broader constituencies (as defined by race, ethnicity, gender identify, sexual orientation, institutional rank, research profile, career type and stage, among other dimensions of diversity) in the organization and larger economics community. The AERE Scholars Program focuses on establishing networking connections, developing the skills needed to succeed and lead in economics, and creating a critical mass of change agents needed to pivot the noted toxic culture in economics to one that is more diverse, empathic, and supportive. First, our mentoring program fosters relationships and networks along three dimensions: (1) the mentor and mentee, (2) peer groups of mentors and mentees, and (3) different cohort groups. Second, we advance skills via these networks by co-developing resources on how to succeed, how to mentor, and how to develop trust. Last, we build on lessons from collective leadership to mobilize program participants to act on the positive culture that we co-create. Process/Timeline:
Eligibility
Any early-career scholar in environmental or natural resource economics who is no more than five years post PhD can apply (including those in academic and non-academic positions and those finishing PhD programs in application year). Scholars must demonstrate a commitment to increasing diversity in economics, an interest in actively working to improve the culture in economics, and a desire to grow personally and professionally. The scholar application includes 13 questions, five of which are short essays to be answered in no more than 150 words:
Mentors must have a minimum of five years of professional experience and be AERE members. We expect mentors to be willing to commit time and energy to the mentoring process, share experiences and advice about the profession, and provide objective feedback. The mentor application includes 11 questions, two of which are short essays to be answered in no more than 150 words:
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