Our Mission
Hosted by the School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS) at the University of Michigan, CIGLR consists of a Research Institute and a Regional Consortium that is a partnership between the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), universities, non-governmental organizations, and businesses. Together, we work to achieve environmental, economic, and social sustainability in the Great Lakes.
Our Commitment: CIGLR is a community of people from many cultures and social backgrounds committed to Accessibility, Justice, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. As an institute we respect and foster these values as powerful forces for positive change in our community and beyond.
Our Partners
Seminars & Events
News & Announcements
2025 Great Lakes Summer Fellows Information Session
Join us for a virtual info session TOMORROW, Jan 15 @ 2pm EST! We will talk about the program, give an overview of the application process & timeline, & answer your questions. Click on the image for 2025 Summer Fellowship and registration information.
We Are Hiring! 2 Positions!
Come work with us! CIGLR is hiring 2 positions: 1) Research Engagement Specialist, closes January 19, 2025 and 2) Postdoc Fellow in Molecular Ecology, closes February 1, 2025. Click image to learn more.
2024 Magazine: Ripple Effect
The 2024 issue highlights CIGLR’s seventh All Partners Meeting, new multimillion-dollar research awards, provides research institute and regional consortium updates, and introduces new staff, students and fellows. If you are interested in a .pdf or print version of the magazine, please contact CIGLR at: [email protected].. Click image to read.