The John Schade Memorial Fund is dedicated to Dr. John D. Schade. Dr. Schade passed away on March 26, 2021 after a long and distinguished career in research and education. John was passionate about educating the next generation of scientists, and was the heart of Woodwell’s Polaris Project, which integrates Arctic research and undergraduate education. The purpose of this fund is to support and invest in the next generation of changemakers—Polaris alumni and their mentees, who are making a lifelong career and personal commitment to activities that reflect and demonstrate Dr. Schade’s values. This may include but is not limited to: mentoring, education, leadership, equity in the sciences (and/or other professions), advancing Arctic and environmental science to mitigate climate change (and/or other modes of pathways for addressing climate change), and career advancement of students.

The John Schade Memorial Fund will award $5,000 each to two applicants per year who are Polaris Project alumni or their mentees. If you have any questions please reach out to: ngolden@woodwellclimate.org

Download the application form. The deadline to apply is October 27th, 2023. Notifications will be made by November 17th, and funding will be disbursed by December 1st.