As an Erb student there are no shortage of ways that you can engage in action-based learning opportunities. The institute offers a variety of sponsored projects and collaborations that connect to specific sustainability issues and allow for hands-on sustainability learning.
Projects are categorized as follows:
Erb Institute “Impact Project”
Student type: 1-4 Erb students help design and carry out independent project
Project Duration: Projects may vary in length from a few days to over a year
Project Timing: Ongoing throughout the calendar year
Cost: Travel and living expenses, no salary for students
Project Sourcing: Projects can be sourced independently with students or through Erb Institute staff
Erb Institute Summer Intern
Student type: Individual dual-degree MBA/MS students from Ross Business School and School of Natural Resources
Project Duration: On-site, full-time for 10-12 weeks during summer
Internship Timing: June-August
Cost: Salary of US$12,000-$20,000 per student (no travel/living expenses)
Hiring Process: Internship interviews generally take place between October-March prior to the internship
Ross MAP Project
Student type: Team of 4-5 Ross 1st-year MBA students, including Erb students
Project Duration: Full-time, onsite at company for 2-5 weeks out of total 7 weeks of the project
Project Timing: March-April
Cost: Travel and living expenses, no salary for students
Application Process: Project proposals are due by November 2018
SEAS Master’s Project
Student Type: Team of 4-5 Master’s of Science (MS) students, including Erb students, from Ross Business School and School for Environment and Sustainability
Project Duration: Off-site, part-time research 12-18 months (with intro and/or final presentation on-site)
Project Timing: March-end of project
Cost: Travel and living expenses, no salary for students
Application Process: Project proposals are due by December 2018
