{"id":13,"date":"2024-10-11T10:19:43","date_gmt":"2024-10-11T14:19:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels-fellowship\/?page_id=13"},"modified":"2025-10-30T11:07:27","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T15:07:27","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels-fellowship\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels-fellowship\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2241\/Adesemolu-Sam-1-Used-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-75\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels-fellowship\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2241\/Adesemolu-Sam-1-Used-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels-fellowship\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2241\/Adesemolu-Sam-1-Used-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels-fellowship\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2241\/Adesemolu-Sam-1-Used-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels-fellowship\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2241\/Adesemolu-Sam-1-Used-364x243.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels-fellowship\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2241\/Adesemolu-Sam-1-Used-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels-fellowship\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2241\/Adesemolu-Sam-1-Used-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels-fellowship\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2241\/Adesemolu-Sam-1-Used.jpg 1203w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are CELS Summer Research Fellowships?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>CELS Summer Research Fellowships at URI are diverse and cover all CELS majors in areas such as, but not limited to: Coastal Science, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Human Health and Nutrition, Social Science , Sustainability, Project Outreach, Landscape Architecture and Community Planning, Plant Science, Animal Science, Renewable Energy, and More!!!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Follow Us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/uri_summer_fellowship?igsh=cW1tajA3c3E2bDg5\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.icons8.com\/color\/240\/instagram-new--v1.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:156px;height:auto\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em><sub>URI CELS<\/sub><\/em> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/uri_cels?igsh=dDlweGd4bXlmODAz\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.icons8.com\/color\/240\/instagram-new--v1.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:156px;height:auto\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em><sub>CELS  Fellowship<\/sub><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eligibility and Application Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Eligibility<\/strong>: These fellowships are exclusively for URI undergraduates who will continue their studies full-time at URI after the summer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Application Timeline<\/strong>: Mentors submit project plans in January and February. An online view book of these plans is compiled and made available by late February to students who have applied or shown interest.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fellowship Matching and Selection<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Matching Process<\/strong>: In early March, candidates are interviewed by the Program Coordinator and asked to list their preferred fellowships. Applicants are then matched with prospective mentors based on their interests.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Interviews and Final Selection<\/strong>: Interviews with mentors will begin in late March and final fellowship assignments will be confirmed by April.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Customizing Your Fellowship<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Students are encouraged to propose their own fellowship projects by partnering with faculty or relevant organizations. The program supports these initiatives by helping tailor the fellowship to the student\u2019s interests and assisting in finding funding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Location and Housing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fellowship Location<\/strong>: While many fellows are based in Rhode Island, you can arrange to work elsewhere, including overseas, as long as it aligns with your fellowship goals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Housing Assistance<\/strong>: For those outside Rhode Island, please review <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/housing\/apply\/summer-housing\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/housing\/apply\/summer-housing\/\">URI Summer Housing<\/a> website for housing assistance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">External Host Sites<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>External Agencies and Companies that have hosted CELS Summer Research Fellows:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cape Cod Commission<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cape Cod National Seashore, Dr. John Portnoy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>City of Warwick<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cornell University<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>D.E.M Mosquito Abatement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delaware State University, Deptartment of Agriculture and Natural Resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Environmental Protection Agency, Narragansett<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Institute of Ecosystem Studies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jamestown Office of Wastewater Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National Biological Survey<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National Marine Fisheries Service<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Dr. Boze Hancock<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Narrow River Preservation Association<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Northeast Cooperative Ecosystem Study Unit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Northeastern Regional Aquaculture Association<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Northern Rhode Island Conservation District<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ocean State Aquaculture Education Project, Perry Raso<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Providence Energy Corporation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>R.I. Audubon Society<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>R.I. Coastal Resources Management Council<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>R.I. Department of Environmental Management , Groundwater Remediation and Site Assessment, Michael Cote<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>R.I. Department of Environmental <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>R.I. Shellfisherman\u2019s Association<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Roger Williams Park Zoo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Save the Bay<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>South Kingstown Land Trust<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Southern New England Forestry Consortium<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Southern Rhode Island Conservation District<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Town of East Greenwich<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Town of Narragansett<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Town of Richmond<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>U.S. Department of Agriculture, Higher Education Programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>U.S. Environmental Protection Agency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Suzanne Hoover Paton<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/student-resources\/experiential-opportunities\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/student-resources\/experiential-opportunities\/\">Additional Research Opportunities<\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Have Questions?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For program questions please email us at <a href=\"mailto:cels_summer_fellowships-group@uri.edu\">cels_summer_fellowships-group@uri.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"uri-people-tool cl-tiles halves\"><div class=\"peopleitem h-card has-thumbnail\">\n\t<header>\n\t\t<div class=\"header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels-fellowship\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2241\/Aura-Grandidge.jpg\" class=\"u-photo  wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels-fellowship\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2241\/Aura-Grandidge.jpg 400w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels-fellowship\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2241\/Aura-Grandidge-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels-fellowship\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2241\/Aura-Grandidge-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels-fellowship\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2241\/Aura-Grandidge-364x364.jpg 364w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"p-name\">Aura Fajardo Grandidge<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/header>\n\t<div class=\"inside\">\n\n\t\t<p class=\"people-title p-job-title\">Assistant Dean for Diversity &amp; Student Success Initiatives<\/p>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"people-department\">Office: CBLS, Rm 438<\/p>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"people-misc\"><span class=\"p-tel\">401.874.2898<\/span> <br> <a class=\"u-email\" href=\"mailto:afgrandidge@uri.edu\">afgrandidge@uri.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"peopleitem h-card has-thumbnail\">\n\t<header>\n\t\t<div class=\"header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"766\" height=\"766\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels-fellowship\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2241\/Sarah_Puckett.jpg\" class=\"u-photo  wp-post-image\" alt=\"Picture of Sarah Puckett\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels-fellowship\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2241\/Sarah_Puckett.jpg 766w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels-fellowship\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2241\/Sarah_Puckett-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels-fellowship\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2241\/Sarah_Puckett-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels-fellowship\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2241\/Sarah_Puckett-364x364.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels-fellowship\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2241\/Sarah_Puckett-500x500.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"p-name\">Sarah Puckett<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/header>\n\t<div class=\"inside\">\n\n\t\t<p class=\"people-title p-job-title\">Coordinator, Undergraduate Research and Experiential Learning<\/p>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"people-department\">CBLS, Rm 436<\/p>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"people-misc\"><span class=\"p-tel\">401.874.7829<\/span> <br> <a class=\"u-email\" href=\"mailto:sarah_puckett@uri.edu\">sarah_puckett@uri.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What are CELS Summer Research Fellowships? 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