Travel and Experiential Learning
CIERP provides funding to encourage CIERP* students to undertake research or participate in conferences related to their academic, personal, or professional development.
Since the fund was inaugurated in 2014, it has enabled over 90 students to attend events, meetings, and conferences either to present their own research or to advance their career plans by making valuable contacts.
We gratefully acknowledge the support of Fletcher alums and others who have provided these funds specifically to enable students to create opportunities for present and future growth.
*A CIERP student is a currently enrolled Fletcher Master’s student who has identified either IERP, DevEcon, or International Development and Environmental Policy as one of their Fields of Study and has taken at least one course in the Field, OR a PhD student working under the supervision of a CIERP faculty member.
Past Awards
| Year | Destination | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Reykjavik, Iceland | CIERP supported four students who traveled to the Arctic Circle Assembly and had the opportunity to learn about the environmental policy considerations for the Arctic and meet with individuals who are involved in key international negotiations. Participants reflected on what they found encouraging, interesting, and inspiring. Read their insightful reflections below: • Daniel Alegre • Genevieve Cickavage • Manjulika Das • Sreedevi Nair |
| 2024 | Boston, MA | Ishan Tewari attended the Greentown Labs Cleantech Summit to explore innovative climate solutions. Read Ishan's reflection (PDF) |
| 2024 | Boston, MA | Anne Krahn attended the North East Universities Development Consortium (NEUDC) Conference hosted at Northeastern University to present her development economics paper. Read Anne's reflection (PDF) |
| 2024 | Quintana Roo, Mexico | Dure Nayab traveled to Mexico to conduct research on how the revival of traditional practices can foster a sustainable future within Mexico's educational framework and local economies. Read Nayab's reflection (PDF) |
| 2023 | Dubai, UAE | CIERP supported six Master's students who were part of Tufts' COP28 delegation. They had a chance to see first-hand how the latest international climate negotiations unfolded, and consider how progress might be made in the many arenas of the fight against climate change. Read their thoughtful reflections below: • Aarushi Aggarwal: "Reflecting on International Climate Negotiations: COP28 and Beyond" • Alexandra Cronin: "On COP28 and Enchanting Contradictions" • Miriam Israel: "Inclusion for some, but not all" • Alyssa Scheiner: "Reflecting on COP28 and Looking Ahead" • Shubhangi Thakur: "COP28 Reflections" • Selena Wallace: "COP28 in UAE Sings the Praises of Blue Carbon Ecosystems" |
| 2023 | Reykjavik, Iceland | CIERP supported seven students who traveled to the Arctic Circle Assembly and had the opportunity to learn about the environmental policy considerations for the Arctic and meet with individuals who are involved in key international negotiations. Participants reflected on what they found encouraging, interesting, and inspiring. Read their insightful reflections below: • Michelle Ball • Alexandra Cronin • Johannes Driessen • Natalia Perez • Ramya Ramakrishnan • Kristen Weller |