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
The SEG is delighted to announce two scholarships of $500 each to support graduate students attending a conference in 2024 to present their sport ecology (or related) research. Conferences attended in the last few months will also be considered.
To apply, please submit your title, abstract, a short CV, name of the conference, and a link to the conference program (or forward an email confirming acceptance) to research@sportecology.com by EOB Friday June 28.
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 (please explain the sport ecology connection in your email).
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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 now closed. Please, check back in August 2025 for a new application cycle.
Meet our GSMI Participants 2022-23
Student, Ph.D. in Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management North Carolina State University
PhD researcher at the University of Leeds
Doctoral Candidate at the Olympic Studies Centre Cologne
University of Brighton, PhD student
Ruhr University Bochum
University of Texas - Austin
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
German Sport University Cologne
University of North Carolina, MBA
Opportunities to Get Involved
In this space we'll be posting opportunities to intern, volunteer, study, or work with either the SEG directly or organizations working on sustainability in sport.
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.