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About Earthwatch Earthwatch Institute is an international non-profit organization that brings science to life for people concerned about the Earth's future. Founded in 1971, Earthwatch supports scientific field research by offering volunteers the opportunity to join research teams around the world. This unique model is creating a systematic change in how the public views science and its role in environmental sustainability. Earthwatch Institute’s mission is to promote sustainable conservation of our natural resources and cultural heritage by creating partnerships between scientists, educators and the general public. To realize this mission, Earthwatch Institute has three recognized areas of focus: Research, Education and Conservation. Today, Earthwatch recruits close to 4,000 volunteers every year to collect field data in the areas of rainforest ecology, wildlife conservation, marine science, archaeology, and more. Through this process, Earthwatch educates, inspires, and involves a diversity of people, who actively contribute to conserving our planet. Currently raising approximately $15 million a year from the generosity of institutions, individuals, governments and corporations, Earthwatch has a global reach. Earthwatch is supported by more than 150 staff, located at the headquarters in Maynard, Massachusetts, as well as in offices in Oxford, England, Melbourne, Australia, and Tokyo. Earthwatch is a diverse community of scientists, educators, students, businesspeople, and resolute explorers who work together to get the fullest benefit from scientific expeditions. Earthwatch supports more than 130 scientists each year and builds networks of hundreds of students and teachers. The Earthwatch community also includes 20,000 global members, 4,000 eager volunteers each year, 50 collaborating conservation organizations, and 50 corporate partners, all of whom work together to make a difference. Results Since 1971, Earthwatch has sent more than 80,000 volunteers into the field to work with more than a thousand scientists on projects all over the world. This adds up to about 10 million people-hours of research Earthwatch Institute engages people worldwide in scientific field research and education to promote the understanding and action necessary for a sustainable environment. “Earthwatch does more than back vital research, it inspires us to SCAP The Student Challenge Awards Program (SCAP) offers students aged 16-18 gifted in the arts and humanities an opportunity to spend two to three intensive weeks during the summer at a scientific research station. The aim is to excite the students' imagination, expand their potential, and stimulate their curiosity about science and technology. SCAP is a competitive fellowship program that rewards creative thinkers and risk takers. The program is funded by an outside donor and implemented by Earthwatch. This program also aims to support the research and education initiatives of scientists by providing mentoring opportunities, research grants, and the participation of talented high school students. The funder is especially interested in exposing students to the latest technology and innovative research equipment and projects based at research stations that expose students to a diversity of research. The program gives students a chance to:
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