Welcome Students!
The Sport Ecology Group works closely with university students at the undergraduate and graduate levels to develop the next generation of leaders in the sport and sustainability space.
This page includes resources for students to start their sport ecology studies, and opportunities to get involved in SEG initiatives (e.g. Green Team opportunities at large sport events, led by our faculty members; the Grad student Mentorship Initiative).
Soon, we hope to also have a listing of environmental or sustainability internship opportunities with sport organizations.
SCHOLARSHIPS
We are currently accepting applications for a 2026 Scholarship!
The SEG is delighted to announce a scholarship of $500 USD to support postgraduate students attending a conference to present their sport ecology (or related) research. Eligible conferences should be held between September 2026 and February 2027. We hope to be able to continue offering these scholarships in the future for conferences beyond these dates.
To apply, please submit the following to research@sportecology.com by 4 September:
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Title
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Abstract
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A few sentences connecting the research to sport ecology
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Short CV
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Name of the conference
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Link to the conference program or acceptance confirmation
Eligibility:
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Must be currently enrolled in a Master's or PhD program (or enrolled in the most recent school term, if on summer break)
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Presented research must relate to sport ecology
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The conference travel must not already be covered by other sources (e.g., please confirm that conference travel expenses will be/were paid out-of-pocket, at least in part, and not fully covered by your department or other sources of funding)
99 Ways to be More Sustainable
as a Student
The SEG team recognizes that sometimes, it's hard to know where to begin with environmentally sustainable behavior. Will it make a difference? Is it even worth my time? The answer to both questions is yes.
We've compiled a list of 99 ways a student can be more environmentally sustainable. This is a great resource to begin your sustainability journey!
Check it out.
PS - if you have ideas for other actions we should include, let us know!
Graduate Student
Mentorship Initiative
Each academic year, our team invites applications for that year's cohort of Graduate Student Mentorship Initiative. The program offers participants access to the SEG's database of sport ecology research, personalized reading lists based on student's interest, monthly group calls to discuss research and network, direct mentoring, and more.
Applications are currently open. Please, indicate your interest via the following link.
Opportunities to Get Involved
Looking to do a graduate degree (a master's or PhD)?
Interested in sport ecology topics?
Our members are periodically recruiting for grad students in their various labs around the world. Check this list to see who is currently recruiting.