The EPA Research Climate Fellowships Call 2024 is now open for applications! This program offers up to four fellowships to postdoctoral researchers from accredited Irish institutions. Fellows will contribute to the EPA’s Climate Programme and support vital climate policy work.
Applicants for the EPA Research Climate Fellowships Call 2024 must be affiliated with a Higher Education Institution (HEI) or Research Performing Organisation (RPO) based in Ireland. They are required to have a minimum of two years of postdoctoral research experience or equivalent and must hold a contract with an eligible HEI/RPO at the start of the Fellowship.The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is an independent agency of the United States government established on December 2, 1970, by President Richard Nixon. Its primary mission is to protect human health and the environment by enforcing regulations based on laws passed by Congress. The EPA oversees a wide range of environmental issues, including air and water quality, hazardous waste management, and chemical safety. It administers key legislation such as the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act, which set national standards for pollution control.