Underwater Archaeology and Maritime History jobs

Diving Safety Officer, Indiana University, closes 30 April, apply today.

Serve as Diving Safety Officer for Indiana University and report to the University Director of EHS, Provides oversight to all scuba related activities (scientific, instructional and recreational) on all IU campuses. Maintains all documentation related to diving activities under Indiana University auspices. Administration, coordination and oversight of Indiana University field research projects involving scuba. Serves as University Liaison to outside agencies and partners related to scientific diving operations. Coordinates and leads (along with the Diving Control Board) university efforts to develop policies, written programs, and other guidelines to be used by all underwater programs in the university.

Serves as coordinator of the Kinesiology Academic Diving Program reporting to the Kinesiology Academic Diving Program Director and Kinesiology Physical Activity Instruction Program Coordinator. Coordinates and supervises all Kinesiology instructional and hourly scuba staff with approximately 20 academic / scientific diving related course sections and serving over 200 students per semester. Administration and student advisement of the Underwater Resource Management Certificate program in coordination with the Director of Underwater Science for field experience. Supervises the maintenance and preparation of Kinesiology scuba equipment and compressors; inventory control management. Administration and maintenance of registration, medical forms, liability releases, and incident reports. Instructs upper level Academic Diving Courses through lectures, written examinations, and confined water training and assessments. Schedules and conducts evaluation dives for qualified Academic Diving Program courses. Performs budget and expense management for Academic Diving Program in consultation with the Director of Academic Diving.

Qualifications: Review your qualifications prior to applying to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Resume and cover letter required.

REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree in related field and two years of scientific diving field experience. PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer with a minimum of three years teaching experience with a University Scientific Diving Program.

Enriched Air Nitrox Instructor; CPR, AED, and First Aid Instructor; DAN DEMP (Diving Emergency Management Provider) Instructor; comprehensive knowledge and experience in diving theory, scientific diving standards, sport and scientific training techniques; thorough knowledge of equipment used in scientific diving and data collection; practical knowledge in submerged cultural resources and associated biodiversity in freshwater and marine environments; and an ability to demonstrate and train persons in the proper techniques and use of equipment for diving and scientific data gathering.

Preferred: Master’s Degree or enrollment in relevant graduate program and three years of experience.

Applications accepted until April 30, 2015, or until position is filled.

Maritime Archaeology on the North Shore (2015 Field School)

Interested in maritime heritage? Looking for a field school or a hands-on experience that takes you up close with historic shipwrecks and watercraft?

Join us for a Maritime Archaeology field school this summer!

SEAMAHP in collaboration with MBUAR will be running an accredited course from July 13–17 conducted through Salem State University in Massachusetts. (HST 360-92, ref# 1820)

2015 Field School: Register Now!

The course will be an intensive week-long program held in Salem MA and on the shores north of Boston. Salem State University is now accepting registration from both college students and the public for this summer institute. The course will cover methods and practice of archaeological research, survey and documentation of historic shipwreck sites. In addition to methodological training and lectures, participants will get experience with all aspects of fieldwork in a dynamic environment on the seashore.

Participants will receive three credits through Salem State University (SSU) AND certifications through the Nautical Archaeological Society (NAS). The NAS Training Program gives the student an internationally recognized qualification for future maritime archaeology projects.

Dr. Calvin Mires and Capt. Laurel Seaborn of SEAMAHP (Seafaring Education and Maritime Archaeological Heritage Program) along with Victor Mastone of MBUAR (Massachusetts Board of Underwater Archaeological Resources) are the program instructors. They all have extensive experience in maritime archaeological field methods, archival research, and site documentation.

Maritime Archaeology Field School details:

The Continuing Education Office at Salem State University is now accepting registration!

Course enrollment is limited so don’t wait to sign up.

Dates: July 13 to 17^th, 2015

Location: Salem and North Shore of Massachusetts

Course description:

• Maritime Archaeology Field School (HST 360-92 ref#1820)

• Research Focus – “The life cycle of ships” from design and building to sailing and life aboard, to the shipwreck on the shore. Focus is on what this can tell us of the people who lived and worked in this maritime industries and ports. Students will work with maritime archaeologists including the MBUAR’s Chief Archaeologist to map the site through recording and survey of the wreck site.
• Skills, Procedures & Lectures: Students will receive instruction in planning and safety, theory and methodology, procedures, archaeological recording and excavation, artifact documentation and in situ conservation, analysis of findings and publication of results.

Course Outcomes:

• Participants will receive three credits through Salem State University (SSU).
• Certifications through the internationally recognized Nautical Archaeological Society (NAS) Training Program.

Requirements:

• No prerequisite courses are required!
• General level of fitness. Participants must be able to do physical work on site.
• All field work will be conducted on beach or shore front, so participants do NOT require dive certification. Participants should anticipate getting wet during field operations.

Fees and costs:

• The course fee of $991 is inclusive of all materials, except course textbook.
• The course book is Underwater Archaeology: The NAS Guide to Principles and Practice by Amanda Bowens (approx. cost = $32, check online bookstores for copies.
• Students must provide their own transportation to and from Salem, MA. Once at the campus, transport will be provided to and from field work.

On-campus Housing:

• If required, on-campus housing can be arranged in advance through SSU. Please contact them directly to inquire about what is included (such as bedding etc.)
• Participants are responsible for their own meals, and a fully-operational kitchen is available for those staying in the dorms.
• For information on costs per night for 2015, contact: housing@salemstate.edu

or call 978-542-6416

• Forms to sign up as a Summer Guest in the dorms can be found at:

www.salemstate.edu/student_life/3327.php

<< Click here to Register Online Now for the 2015 Field School!>>

Or to register go to: www.salemstate.edu/academics/schools/26651.php?nbr=360&sbj=HST&acad=UGCE&strm=2154&subject=HST

• Maritime Archaeology of the North Shore (Field School) is listed as the Continuing Studies Summer course: HST 360 “Topics in American History” section 92, and registration ref# 1820.
• Follow the link near the bottom of the above webpage for “How to Register”
• If you are not already a student at Salem State, follow the link for “First Time Self-service Registration for Non-degree students.” Use the registration ref# 1820.

If you have any issues with the online registration process, please contact the SSU office of Continuing Studies (ce@salemstate.edu) at 978-542-6324. Or let us know and we will attempt to resolve it.

For more information contact:

Dr. Calvin Mires or Capt. Laurel Seaborn

SEAMAHP (Seafaring Education and Maritime Archaeological Heritage Program)

203 Washington St, #112

Salem, MA 01970

Seamahp@gmail.com

SEAMAHP.org

 Or

Victor Mastone
Director and Chief Archaeologist
Board of Underwater Archaeological Resources
251 Causeway Street, Suite 800
Boston, MA  02114
Direct Line:  617-626-1141
Victor.Mastone@state.ma.us

Applications are invited for two 18-months fellowships to undertake postgraduate pre-doctoral digital historical research training in the context of ForSEAdiscovery, a large research project funded by the European Union (Call identifier: FP7-PEOPLE-2013-ITN) with fourteen participating academic institutions from nine countries (see http://forseadiscovery.eu).

ForSEAdiscovery (Forest Resources for Iberian Empires: Ecology and Globalization in the Age of Discovery) focusses on the construction of ocean-going ships of the Iberian Empires during the early modern period (1500-1800). Large-scale shipbuilding made unprecedented demands on Iberian forests for the supply of timber. Forestry and sea power became inextricably linked, creating new geopolitical tensions, alliances and forest regulations. Key questions in this context are: could Iberian forest resources sustain the increasing demand of sound timber, or was wood imported from elsewhere? How were the trade networks organized? Did the lack of raw materials force the technological changes that occurred in shipbuilding in the 16th century? Or were these changes a result of the exchange between Mediterranean and Atlantic shipbuilding traditions?

Project Goals

The fellows will participate in the training programme of ForSEAdiscovery and consequently work in an international and
interdisciplinary environment involving regular participation in workshops and courses abroad. They will be seconded for a few weeks abroad at other participating institutions. They will acquire experience in organizing digital historical research, in collecting, processing and extracting historical data using written sources and electronic databases, and in applying, for example, Microsoft Access. They will have the opportunity to acquire paleographical skills. They will collect in historiography, existing databases and archival sources quantitative information concerning the timber trade and transport between Northern Europe and Atlantic Iberia in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries and analyze and explain that
information. They will use as one of the main resources the Sound Toll Registers Online (http://www.soundtoll.nl).

Project Output

The fellows will produce:
(1) a database containing information about the volume of timber trade and transport between Northern Europe and Atlantic Iberia and about Northern European areas supplying timber for shipbuilding in Atlantic Iberia in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries and
(2) each at least one peer-reviewed article in which this information is studied.

Qualifications

MA degree in History languages: English is indispensable, Dutch and/or Danish an asset knowledge of Spanish and/or Portuguese will be valued ability to work independently and as part of a team.

In accordance with the criteria set out by Marie Curie Innovative Doctoral Program, the candidates must not have resided or carried out main activity (work, study, etc.) in The Netherlands for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to taking up the fellowship. At the time of recruitment, the candidates must not yet have been awarded the doctoral degree and must not have worked for longer than four years in scientific research.

The University of Groningen offers a salary of € 2,067 (scale 7, step 0) gross per month in the first year to € 2,125 (scale 7, step 1) gross per month in the second year (figures based on full employment). The fellows will first be appointed for 9 months. After the first 6 months, an assessment of the candidate’s results and the progress of the project will take place to decide whether the employment will be continued.

The appointment will preferably be effective from 1 September 2015.

The fellows will be based at the University of Groningen and are required to live in the city of Groningen during the time of their appointment.

For full details and application forms, click here:

http://www.rug.nl/about-us/work-with-us/job-opportunities/overview?details=00347-02S0004GEP

1) DON Recent Graduate Program (Historian), closes 20 April

2) DON recent Graduate Program (Historian), closes 20 April

3) Historian, Naval History and Heritage Command, closes 23 April

4) Historian, Naval History and Heritage Command, closes 20 April

The Maritime Archaeology Sea Trust (MAST) is acquiring the Charlestown Shipwreck and Heritage Centre (SHC) and will require a manager to work at Charlestown in Cornwall. The post will be a full-time position and the post-holder will be directly responsible to the CEO of MAST and its Steering Committee.

Closes 1 May 2015

Apply Now.

Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Maritime History and Archaeology Post-Doc, check it out.

AECOM (formerly URS) is seeking underwater archaeologists for upcoming temporary work in the St. Louis River in Duluth, Minnesota. Fieldwork is expected to start May 17, 2015 and run 6 weeks. Field projects could be located anywhere in the US.

Apply now.

Alternate link.

1) Historian, Naval History and Heritage Command, closes 7 April

This position is located at the Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC), Washington Navy Yard.  The mission of the Naval History and Heritage Command is to: collect, preserve, protect, and make available the artifacts, documents, and art that best embody our naval history and heritage for present and future generations through professional research, analysis, interpretation, products and services.

The NHHC provides historical information services, writes and publishes naval histories, operates the Navy Department Library, maintains archives for naval operational and other selected records, coordinates collection, preservation, distribution, and exhibition of art, historical artifacts, and photographs, and manages the Navy’s submerged cultural resources, including shipwrecks and sunken aircraft.

2) Historian, Naval History and Heritage Command, closes 6 April

This position is located in the Histories Branch, a component of the Naval History and Heritage Command in Port Hueneme, CA.  The mission of the Histories Branch is to research, preserve and disseminate the history of the Navy.  The Histories Branch accomplishes this task by collecting, analyzing and preserving historical records and information and developing historical knowledge products which inform Navy leadership, sailors and the American public.  Professional historical research and products are essential for the Histories Branch to accomplish their mission.

3) Doctoral Award, University of York, Hull Maritime Museum, closes 27 April

The Department of Art History at the University of York, in partnership with Hull Maritime Museum, invites applications for a fully-funded AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Award studentship to commence in October 2015. The PhD supervisors are Prof. Jason Edwards (York) and Robin Diaper (Curator, Hull Maritime Museum). Focusing on Hull’s maritime activities from the late 18th century, the museum’s collections contain numerous pieces of scrimshaw, more than 300 canvases, a sizeable print collection, and a range of other objects of key art and anthropological interest, supported by a small library and range of journals and object files. The student will develop a thesis relating closely to these collections, seeking to intervene in four current scholarly debates:

* marine painting
* Victorian whaling
* interdisciplinary craft studies
* interdisciplinary animal studies.

The research will focus on the legal protection of the underwater cultural heritage (UCH), with a particular emphasis on the possibilities to develop a common regimen for that legal protection among the EU States Members and to be applied in EU waters (i.e. up to 200nm). Current legislation at all levels —international, European, national and regional—, directly or indirectly affecting UCH will be analyzed and proposals for legislative coordination and integration would be made to all stakeholders concerned (EU institutions and Governments, among others).

At the deadline for the submission of proposals (10/09/2015), researchers:
• shall be in possession of a doctoral degree in Law, with a PhD in International or EU Law, or have at least four years of full-time equivalent research experience.
• PhD or previous research experience on UCH, heritage law, law of the sea or maritime law will be an asset.
• must not have resided or carried out their main activities in the country of Spain for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the above mentioned deadline.

More Information is here.

Even more is found here.

Following the success of the University of Geneva Terra Submersa expedition in 2014, the summer school offers an intensive course on a new, multidisciplinary scientific field:  Continental Shelf Prehistoric Research (CSPR).

The course aims at educating postgraduate students and young scientists to move across the boundaries of marine geosciences and archaeology, in order to shed light on the interaction between our ancestors with the dynamically changing environment.

Deadline May 1, 2015, apply now!

Assist in the excavation of a submerged Paleo-Indian site in Florida, including both underwater and terrestrial excavations. Most experienced applicant will serve as crew leader/supervisor.

Assist in set up of site area, surveying site boundaries, diving and managing underwater excavation equipment, use of screens, monitoring divers, managing air supply systems, identifying and logging cultural materials, and data collecting. Role of crew leader/supervisor (if applicable).

Texas A&M University, apply now!

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University of Rhode Island 2015 Maritime Archaeology Field School in Bermuda. Open to everybody, check it out, sign up now.

Education and Outreach Intern
Overview:
The Michigan Maritime Museum is seeking an intern interested in education and outreach initiatives at the museum campus in South Haven Michigan. This is a unique opportunity to work with a small non-profit museum with a focus in education. Candidates should have an interest in event development, have strong organizational skills, and be comfortable working with the public in both organized and informal situations. Education interns will interact with the public on a daily basis and should be able to inspire excitement and interest in Michigan maritime history and the facilities and exhibits on the Museum campus. Education interns must be able to perform the below responsibilities alongside museum staff and will report directly to the Director of Education and Administration. The internship will provide an introduction to standard museum practice and provide a hands-on experience in museum work.
Responsibilities:
Assist/facilitate Museum with the education programs at the Museum
Assist with special events (promotion, facilitation, volunteer organization, etc.)
Conduct group tours of the Museum campus
Conduct public presentations to community organizations
Assist with volunteer coordination and scheduling
Design media for events and programs
Work with the Museum’s social media
General duties assigned by Museum staff
Qualifications:
Must have at least a 3.0GPA to be considered
Strong writing and verbal communication skills
Public speaking skills
Familiarity with social media (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, blogs)
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite (preferred)

Timeframe/Schedule:
Summer 2015, 6-weeks, flexible hours
Location:
Michigan Maritime Museum
260 Dyckman Avenue
South Haven, MI 49090
Compensation:
This is an unpaid internship. College credit may be available through your academic institution.
Application: For application submissions or for information/questions, email your cover letter and resume to volunteer@michiganmaritimemuseum.org.

Marketing/Design
Overview:
The Michigan Maritime Museum is seeking an intern interested in marketing and design. Interns will have the opportunity to be exposed to a variety of museum marketing efforts including visitor profile research, media campaigns, print media, media relations, and the creative process. Marketing/Design interns must be able to perform the below responsibilities alongside museum staff and will report directly to the Director of Education and Administration. Marketing/Design interns will be given several short-term projects that will enhance their understanding and development in the field of marketing, public relations, and non-profit museum management.
Responsibilities:
Develop a visitor profile study including online and social media
Development of a promotion plan for the Museum
Assist with media relations
Assist in existing marketing efforts for events/programming
Design graphics for use in marketing museum and events
Work with the Museum’s social media
General duties assigned by Museum staff
Qualifications:
Must have at least a 3.0GPA to be considered
Marketing/Design education background
Strong social media skills
Some training in graphic design
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite
Strong writing and verbal communication skills
Public speaking skills
Timeframe/Schedule:
Summer 2015, 6-weeks, flexible hours
Location:
Michigan Maritime Museum
260 Dyckman Avenue
South Haven, MI 49090
Compensation:
This is an unpaid internship. College credit may be available through your academic institution.
Application: For application submissions or for information/questions, email your cover letter and resume to volunteer@michiganmaritimemuseum.org.

Archives and Collections Intern
Overview:
The Michigan Maritime Museum is seeking an intern interested in archives and collections at the Marialyce Canonie Great Lakes Research Library in South Haven Michigan. This is an exceptional opportunity to work in the only library and archive in the state that is dedicated to the entire scope of Michigan maritime history. Archive interns will interact with researchers and the public and should assist in maintaining the library and collections’ reputation for research. Candidates should be interested in the long-term preservation of collections, able to work independently, and have strong organizational skills. Archive Interns must be able to perform the responsibilities listed below alongside museum staff/volunteers and will report directly to the Director of Education and Administration. This internship will provide an introduction to museum and archival practice and will provide hands-on experience in collections.
Responsibilities:
Assist with and encourage research requests
Create/improve finding aids for collections
Catalogue new additions to the Library and reconcile with digital databases (Past Perfect Program/Library World)
Assist with volunteer schedule and training
Organizing/cleaning collections to a useable state and daily maintenance
Digitize parts of collection
General duties assigned by Museum staff
Qualifications:
Must have at least a 3.0 GPA to be considered
Archival/ Museum Studies or related educational background
Some knowledge of standard museum archival policies
Research abilities
Familiarity with photocopying and scanning
Familiarity with Library of Congress cataloging system
Strong writing and verbal communication skills
Timeframe/Schedule:
Summer 2015, 6-weeks, flexible hours
Fall 2015, 6-weeks, flexible hours
Location:
Marialyce Canonie Great Lakes Research Library
91 Michigan Avenue
South Haven, MI 49090
Compensation:
This is an unpaid internship. College credit may be available through your academic institution.
Application:For application submissions or for information/questions, email your cover letter and resume to volunteer@michigianmaritimemuseum.org

Padnos Boatshed Intern
Overview:
The Michigan Maritime Museum is seeking an intern interested in working in our Padnos boatshed located on the scenic Black River in South Haven. This is an exciting opportunity to work with the repair and maintenance of historic and classic wooden vessels as well as interact with the public to promote and convey traditional boatbuilding practices. Candidates should have a strong interest in woodworking and vessel design/repair. Boatshed Interns will work alongside museum staff and volunteers and interact with the public on a daily basis. Therefore, candidates must have solid communication skills and be able to instill interest and excitement for the topics they will be discussing. Boatshed interns will also be responsible for various projects in and around the Museum that will include exhibit maintenance/construction, providing dockhand support when needed, and a variety of daily tasks laid forth by Museum staff. The Boatshed intern will report directly the Director of Education and Administration and will be overseen by the Padnos Boatshed Director. This internship will proved an introduction into traditional watercraft building and management at a small non-profit located at a picturesque shop on the water’s edge.
Responsibilities:
Painting and Varnishing
Exhibit Maintenance and Repair
Small Boat Repairs and Maintenance
Hand and Power Sanding
Assisting In Boat Building Classes
Handling Dock Lines
Interacting With Museum Customers
Assisting With Boat Shed Projects
General duties assigned by Museum staff
Qualifications:
Must have at least a 3.0GPA to be considered
Must have some experience with woodworking
Introductory experience with shop tools
Strong verbal communication skills
Timeframe/Schedule:
Summer 2015, 6-weeks, flexible hours
Location:
Michigan Maritime Museum
260 Dyckman Avenue
South Haven, MI 49090
Compensation:
This is an unpaid internship. College credit may be available through your academic institution.
Application: For application submissions or for information/questions, email your cover letter and resume to volunteer@michiganmaritimemuseum.org.

Ship Positions Available

Deckhand: Friends Good Will is looking for deckhands for the 2015 sailing season. Duties include sailing Friends Good Will for education sails, public day sails, and private charters, vessel maintenance, and short shifts in the museum gift shop. Pay is hourly and depends on experience. This is not a liveaboard position. The season runs from May-September.

Senior Deckhand/ Relief Captain: Friends Good Will is looking for a Senior Deckhand/ Relief Captain for the 2015 sailing season. Duties include sailing as Senior Deckhand for public sails, vessel maintenance, occasional short shifts in the museum gift shop, and serving as Relief Captain for two days a week during the mid-summer. Requires a 100 Ton Great Lakes Master. Must have previous leadership experience as a mate or watch leader on similar size vessels. Pay is hourly and depends on experience. This is not a liveaboard position. The season runs from May-September.

Shipboard Education Coordinator/Deckhand: Friends Good Will is seeking a Shipboard Education Coordinator/Deckhand for the 2015 sailing season. Duties include working with the Captain and Museum Director of Education to coordinate shipboard education programs and volunteer educators/crew, coordinating children’s themed sails during the summer months, and performing regular deckhand duties as assigned by the captain. Previous shipboard or outdoor education experience is required. Pay is hourly and depends on experience. This is not a liveaboard position. The season runs from May-September.

Please email Captain Corey Young at captain@michiganmaritimemuseum.org for more information on applying.

This position is located at the United States Naval Academy Museum, located in Annapolis, MD. The purpose of the U.S. Naval Academy Museum is to protect, preserve, and present the material history of the United States Naval Academy which creates an image of a National Center of Excellence. This position serves as the registrar and collections manager and will assist higher level museum staff with the care and management of art, artifacts, books, prints, photographs, and two-dimensional materials in the museum’s collections that contribute to an understanding and appreciation of the naval history of the Naval Academy. This position will be filled at either the GS-07 or GS-09 level with a full performance level of GS-09.

Closes March 20.

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) is seeking a part-time Maritime Archaeologist with a minimum of 5 years of direct archaeological experience for our Sparks, Maryland office. This position is project specific with the potential for additional work that could lead to a full-time position.

The successful candidate will be part of an interdisciplinary team comprised of archaeologists, architectural historians, historians, environmental scientists, engineers and planners focused on existing client support, new business development, and internal staff mentoring. The preferred candidate will enjoy a variety of working conditions ranging from field efforts to office analysis, report writing and agency interactions.

A Master’s Degree in Archaeology from an accredited school along with a minimum of five years of relevant experience. A degree is Maritime Archaeology is preferred. The selected candidate will have demonstrated experience leading all phases of Maritime Archaeological Investigations. A demonstrated ability to interact effectively with clients is required for this position.

Additional requirements include:

• Experience working with federal regulations including Section 106 and NEPA
• Experience with the Maryland Maritime Archaeology Program (MMAP)
• Experience working with various federal agencies
• Experience with Microsoft Office, GIS, and GPS applications
• Experience with remote sensing techniques such as side scan sonar, echo sounders, magnetometers, etc…

The Exhibits Designer designs, produces, installs, and maintains exhibitions for the North Carolina Maritime Museum System: NC Maritime Museum, Beaufort, NC Maritime Museum Southport, and Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum, Hatteras. This position, in collaboration with the other members of the Design Section, designs, develops, and produces all aspects of museum exhibition design including graphics, photography, casework, lighting, artifact handling, along with “hands on” exhibit elements. The position will be involved with the Museum’s traveling exhibit programs and support for the various Museum System’s public programs.

Closes March 20, apply today.

Science Communication Specialist & Media Producer

STEM Education Specialist/Coordinator

Both jobs close March 20, apply today for the 2015 field season!

The project seeks to increase the communication, visibility, accountability and collaboration between partners surrounding the international Maritime Program of the Cultural Heritage Agency by making the projects visible online through Really Simple Reporting (RSR). Through an attractive, well-designed and lively online portfolio of projects, RSR will provide the RCE and their partners with an effective and simple tool that effectively and instantly communicates about the progress, impact and added value of its maritime projects.

Executive Director, Williams-Mystic Maritime Studies Program, closes April 1, apply today.