The University of Washington Climate Impacts Group is are currently accepting applications for its 2026 Climate Equity & Resilience Institute (CERSI).
CERSI is an intensive program designed for emerging professionals in the Pacific Northwest in any discipline with a demonstrated interest in climate change, climate resilience, and issues of how those topics intersect with cultures and societies.
This year, the program will be open to late-stage graduate students, recent graduates, and early-career professionals working in climate resilience (including those who have shifted careers).
This program Is designed to provide participants with a well-rounded understanding of climate resilience and how it intersects with cultures and societies in order to better understand how to integrate climate adaptation and resilience into their work, practice areas, research, or life. The program will host a variety of guest speakers and there will be field trips/site visits throughout the week.
The program will take place from September 27 – October 4, 2026 at Warm Beach Camp and Conference Center in Stanwood, Washington.
The fee for participants who are not affiliated with the University of Washington is $300, covering shared lodging, meals, transportation from Seattle, and other program expenses. Scholarships are available and travel stipends may be available for those traveling from outside of Seattle.
Applications are due on August 14 at 5 p.m. Pacific time. To learn more and apply click here.
