Applied Programs
PERC also coordinates a number of Applied Programs, Workshops, and Fellowships. These run the gamut from addressing the role of the 'Enviropreneur' in conserving natural resources, connecting renowned ecologist's to economic professors, and hosting undergraduate Colloquiums aimed at introducing Free Market Environmentalism.
The 'Enviropreneur' Institute is 'for early to mid-career environmental leaders who are interested in learning innovative market-based approaches for conservation.' It provides a unique opportunity for Environmental Entrepreneurs to not only network with each other, but a number of mentors and scholars at PERC.
PERC also offers a number of Fellowships that allows Graduate Students, Journalists, Professors, and Environmental Entrepreneurs to conduct research in Bozeman, MT.
The Julian Simon Fellowship "is one of the nation's most prestigious opportunities for scholars to develop policy-oriented research on natural resource and environmental conservation. The in-residence fellowship is intended to continue the legacy of the late Julian Simon, whose research led to a massive re-evaluation by scholars and policy makers of their views on the interplay between population, natural resources, and the environment."
Lone Mountain Fellows spend time working on a book, the initial development of a dataset, a policy study, or course materials for environmental studies. Depending on the project undertaken, these scholars may spend anywhere from a week to a year at PERC.
Graduate Fellows spend three months at PERC during the summer. While there, fellows are required to present two to three seminars to outline, report on, and summarize their research findings. A paper of publishable quality is the expected result.
The Enviroprenuer-in-Residence Program gives environmental entrepreneurs the opportunity to refine their projects while accessing a number of scholars at PERC.
Also, PERC hosts a number of workshops that vary from focusing on Environmental Finance, connecting ecologists with economists, and addressing various public policies.
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