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Cedar
Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve Summer Internships
The Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve (formerly Cedar Creek Natural
History Area) of the University of Minnesota has opportunities for
students to work as Research Interns in two types of positions; 1)
Plant community ecology and 2) Wildlife biology. Most positions run
from June through August, but some interns are needed as early as March
and some are needed through December. Your educational institution may
be able to approve this internship,with an appropriate independent
project, for any field biology requirement of your major. Typical work
days are eight hours Monday through Friday, however some projects
require weekend and evening work. If you are an undergraduate or a
newly graduated student with a background or interest in biology,
ecology, environmental science, botany, environmental education,
wildlife biology, or related field we encourage you to apply. Below are
brief descriptions of the two types of positions available:
1) Plant Community Ecology: We have three large scale projects that
require most of our intern resources throughout the summer. Our BioCON
experiment explores the ways in which plant communities respond to
environmental changes such as increased nitrogen deposition, increased
atmospheric CO2, decreased biodiversity, and altered
precipitation patterns. In another large scale project we study how
plant diversity affects the rates, dynamics, and stability of
ecological processes at the population, community, and ecosystem levels
in large, long term plots maintained at various levels of plant
diversity. These plots host a number of sub-experiments looking at
factors such as the effects of irrigation and increased temperatures.
The third large scale experiment we will be surveying this year
involves Oak Savannas. This study examines the effects of long-term
prescribed burning treatments on vegetation structure and composition,
productivity, and nutrient cycling in upland oak savanna and woodland
vegetation. Throughout the summer we maintain and sample these
experiments. 2) Wildlife Biology: This research will be looking at how
harvesting resorted prairies for biofuel affects wildlife. The work
will include wildlife surveys encompassing birds, small mammals,
insects, reptiles, and amphibians. Bird survey duties will include
identifying birds by sight and sound. Small mammal survey duties
include operating Sherman live traps and species identification. Insect
survey duties will include methods such as sweep netting and pitfall
traps. Additional surveys will require plant identification skills.
Duties may go beyond what is listed.
The applicant must have a flexible schedule and be willing to work odd
hours including weekends and holidays. The position will entail
extensive travel throughout the western Minnesota prairie region and
requires a valid driver's license. The starting date will be mid-March
to mid-May.
Posted 11/21/09 Environmental
Education Internships Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association
SYNOPSIS: The sponsor offers six Environmental Education
internships and one Lead Teacher internship for the summer of 2010. The
Interns will gain valuable experience in natural science based
curriculum development and implementation, teaching a variety of
topics, and working with children ages 4 - 14. Interns will also work
in other aspects of the organization through assigned projects.
Deadline(s): 03/15/2010
Address: Director
of Education
4 Vestal Street
Nantucket, MA 02554
U.S.A.
E-mail: jfinger@mmo.org
OBJECTIVES: Specific duties will include: Workday that runs 8:30
AM - 5 PM Monday - Friday with occasional evening and weekend
commitments as assigned; Designing and teaching morning, afternoon and
evening Discovery Classes for children; and Assistance with special
events, office coverage and museum gift shop.
ELIGIBILITY
Eligible applicants must have: Educational background in early
childhood education, biology, natural sciences, environmental education
or related field with at least 2 years of college experience; Interest
in working with children; Experience working with the public;
Child/Infant CPR and Basic First Aid Certifications; and be
Self-motivated and have the ability to plan ahead.
FUNDING
The Environmental Education internship stipend for the summer is
$1700 plus housing. The internship runs from June 14th to August
13, 2010, with required orientation and training from June 14-18.
There are opportunities for some interns to work an additional week or
two weeks for teaching classes through August 20 or 27. (
Posted 11/21/09 Natural
Science Museum Internships Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association
SYNOPSIS: The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA), a
science and history based education, conservation, and astronomy and
natural science research institution is offering three summer
internships in its Natural Science Museum in Hinchman House. The
Interns will gain valuable experience in operating a small natural
science museum, managing its collections and exhibits and learning
about the plants, animals and geology of Nantucket Island.
Deadline(s): 02/15/2010
Contact: Dr.
Robert Kennedy, Director of Natural
Sciences
Address: 4 Vestal
Street
Nantucket, MA 02554
U.S.A.
E-mail: rkennedy@mmo.org
OBJECTIVES: Specific duties include: Workday that runs from 8:30
AM to 5 PM Monday - Saturday with evening and Sunday commitments as
assigned. All Interns will be involved in the daily operations at MMA's
Natural Science Museum in Hinchman House, including reception, gift
shop sales, leading guided tours of the facility, exhibit preparation,
and maintenance of the facilities and grounds. Collections
Management Intern will oversee all aspects of MMA's biodiversity
collections, including developing fluid collections for vertebrates and
invertebrates; cataloguing and inventorying all collections; improving
collection management practices to the highest standard in the
profession; and completing a collection policy. Ornithology
Intern will assist with research with raptors and shorebirds, will
prepare scientific specimens, and will participate in the management of
the vertebrate collections. Entomology Intern will
participate in on-going research on the American Burying Beetle and
biodiversity inventories of the Spiders of Nantucket; and will prepare
scientific specimens and participate in the management of the
invertebrate collections. Interns will also participate in field
trips and summer adult and children's courses offered at the MMA and be
involved in other activities of the Maria Mitchell Association,
including staffing special events occurring during the summer.
ELIGIBILITY
Educational background in biology or museum studies with at least
2 years of college experience. Each Intern should have taken at
least one course in their internship subject. Interest/experience
working in museums, with museum collections, in the preparation of
scientific specimens and in field research. Experience working
with the public. Self-motivated, independent, and the ability to plan
ahead. CPR and First Aid Certification required before internship
begins
FUNDING
Internships pay $2,700 for undergraduates or recent graduates,
and $3,060 for graduate students, includes housing.
Posted 11/21/09 NSF
Summer Undergraduate Research Program University of Notre Dame
SYNOPSIS: The sponsor's Department of Biological Sciences is
sponsoring an NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program
during the summer of 2010. The focal point of the proposed
projects is Integrative Cell and Molecular Biology.
Deadline(s): 02/01/2010
Contact: Michelle
A. Whaley, Ph.D., REU Program
Director
Address:
Department of Biological Sciences
Notre Dame, IN 46556
U.S.A.
E-mail: Michelle.A.Whaley.3@nd.edu
OBJECTIVES: The program consists of ten weeks of full-time
research, a weekly proposal process, a weekly seminar program and
journal club, regular group meetings in their research labs, special
workshops on career choices in the sciences, integrative research,
ethics, problem solving and scientific writing. Lastly,
participants will give a formal presentation at the end of the summer
in the REU Summer Symposium.
ELIGIBILITY
Current sophomores and juniors majoring in biological sciences,
who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents, are eligible to
apply. Women, minority students, disabled students, and students
from small colleges are encouraged to apply. Preference will be
given to sophomores and juniors whose primary interest is a career in
biological research.
FUNDING
The award consists of a $4,200 stipend and includes lab supplies,
housing on campus, meals, and travel (travel up to $500).
Posted 11/20/09 Summer
Program for Undergraduate Research (SPUR) University of Oregon
SYNOPSIS: The sponsor offers fellowship opportunities for
undergraduate students to participate in ongoing research in Life
Sciences laboratories at the University of Oregon during the Summer
months.
Contact: Dr.
Peter
O'Day
Address: Summer
Program for Undergraduate Research
1254 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403-1254
U.S.A.
E-mail: oday@uoregon.edu
DEADLINE NOTE
The sponsor will begin making offers of admission on Monday of the last full week in February,
and will continue to review applications until all slots are filled.
OBJECTIVES: SPUR Activities include: a research project
mentored by experienced investigators; weekly Faculty Seminar series -
UO faculty presentations; weekly Professional Workshop series; weekly
SPUR group discussion of lab research; training in writing a formal
research paper; training in formal scientific research presentation;
and Undergraduate Research Symposium - SPUR fellows will give a formal
scientific research presentation. Research Areas include: evolution,
developmental biology, genomics, structural biology & biophysics,
molecular biology, bioinformatics, genetics, cell biology,
neuroscience, ecology, marine biology, computational biology,
biochemistry, bioorganic chemistry, neurobiology & physiology,
psychology, exercise and movement science, human physiology, and
cognitive neuroscience.
ELIGIBILITY
Eligible applicants should: have completed at least one year of
undergraduate coursework by summer; be undergraduates in good standing;
be strongly motivated to participate in ongoing research projects; and
be US citizens or permanent residents. Special consideration is given
to qualified students who are also members of a group under-represented
in the sciences (e.g., low income and first generation, Native
American, African American, Latino, or Pacific Islander) and students
with limited access to reseach opportunities.
FUNDING
Participants receive a stipend of $360 per week for an average of
10 weeks, and round-trip travel from home. Participant also receive
room and board, and a summer pass to the UO Student Recreation Center.
(des)
Posted 11/20/09 Rosenstiel
School of Marine and Atmospheric Science (RSMAS) Summer Undergraduate
Research Fellowship Program University of Miami
SYNOPSIS: The program is designed to introduce bright and
energetic undergraduates to research in the marine sciences. The
intensive summer program allows undergraduate students the opportunity
to experience graduate level research and school. The students will
spend eight weeks engaged in laboratory research at RSMAS.
Deadline(s): 02/05/2010
Contact: Dr.
Larry Peterson, Associate Dean for Academic
Affairs
OBJECTIVES: The summer undergraduate fellows will conduct their
research at the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science
located on Virginia Key, an island in Biscayne Bay connected by a
causeway to metropolitan Miami, Florida. A RSMAS faculty member
is assigned to each summer undergraduate fellow, according to the
student's educational background and interests. The School's
basic and applied research interests have grown to encompass virtually
all of the marine and atmospheric sciences: Marine and Atmospheric
Chemistry, Marine Biology and Fisheries, Applied Marine Physics,
Physical Oceanography, Meteorology, and Marine Geology and Geophysics.
RSMAS is one of the five largest oceanographic facilities in the United
States and is the only institution of its type located in a tropical
setting.
ELIGIBILITY
Fellowships are offered on a competitive basis to United State
citizens or permanent residents who are juniors or seniors enrolled
full-time at a four-year college or university, and have a grade point
average of 3.0 or better.
FUNDING
All fellows are expected to attend scientific lectures relevant
to current research in the marine sciences, and present a ten-minute
seminar on their summer research experience. The fellowship
includes a $2,000 stipend, campus housing in the dorms on a share
basis, with the possibility of travel expenses. The Summer
Undergraduate Fellowship Program runs from June 1, 2010 through July
31, 2010.
Posted 11/20/09 CLM
Internship Program now accepting applications for paid internships!
The Conservation and Land Management Internship Program is now
accepting applications for 2010! Apply online at http://www.clminternship.org/
Would you like to put your education to use assisting in important
conservation
projects? Do you like to experience new landscapes, habitats, and
species diversity? The CLM Internship Program is a wonderful
opportunity to begin a career in botany, wildlife biology, natural
resource management and conservation.
Each year, the Conservation and Land Management Internship Program
places
75-100 college graduates in five-month paid internships to assist
professional staff at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), National
Park Service (NPS), US Fish and Wildlife Service (NFWF) or US Geologic
Survey (USGS). Internships are primarily located in one of the thirteen
western states, including Alaska! Each internship is unique and may
focus on botany, wildlife, or a combination of the two. Projects may
include collecting seed for restoration and conservation purposes and
data on threatened and endangered species and habitats. Applicants with
strong botanical backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply!
Benefits of the CLM Internship Program are numerous - as a CLM intern,
you
will receive a stipend of $11,000 over 5 months and will attend an all
expenses-paid week-long training workshop at the Grand Canyon National
Park. In addition, the CLM Internship Program provides opportunities to
make connections in various governmental and non-profit organizations,
to learn what it's like to work at a federal agency, to explore your
career goals and expand your resume.
Posted 11/19/09 Summer
Student Research Program at the National Center for Toxicological
Research Oak Ridge Institute for Science and
Education
SYNOPSIS: The sponsor provides graduate and undergraduate students
opportunities to participate in research on biological effects of
potentially toxic chemicals and solutions to toxicology problems that
have a major impact on human health and the environment.
Deadline(s): 03/12/2010
Contact: Sherry
Foster
Address: P.O. Box
117, MS 36
120 Badger Avenue
Oak Ridge, TN 37831-0117
U.S.A.
E-mail: sherry.foster@orau.gov
OBJECTIVES: The sponsor provides opportunities to participate in
research on biological effects of potentially toxic chemicals and
solutions to toxicology problems that have a major impact on human
health and the environment. Appointments are held at the National
Center for Toxicological Research in Jefferson, Ark.
Areas of interest include biological sciences, chemistry,
computer sciences, mathematics, medicine, pharmacology, toxicology, and
related scientific disciplines.
ELIGIBILITY
Eligible applicants are students in good standing at an
accredited U.S.
college or university, or accepted as an entering graduate student at
an accredited U.S. college or university. Applicants must have a
cumulative grade point average of 2.50 or higher (based on a 4.0
scale). Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of
appointment.
FUNDING
Appointments are for up to ten weeks during the summer.
Stipends are based on educational level.
Posted 11/19/09 Research
Participation at the National Center for Toxicological Research Oak Ridge Institute for Science and
Education
SYNOPSIS: The sponsor provides opportunities to participate in
research on biological effects of potentially toxic chemicals and
solutions to toxicology problems that have a major impact on human
health and the environment. Awards are for up to one year and are
renewable. Stipend amounts are based on research area(s) and
educational level.
Contact: Sherry
Foster, Program
Specialist
Address: P.O. Box
117, MS 36
120 Badger Avenue
Oak Ridge, TN 37831-0117
U.S.A.
E-mail: sherry.foster@orau.gov
OBJECTIVES: The sponsor provides opportunities to participate in
research at the National Center for Toxicological Research, Jefferson,
Arkansas, on biological effects of potentially toxic chemicals and
solutions to toxicology problems that have a major impact on human
health and the environment.
Areas of interest include biological sciences, chemistry,
computer sciences, mathematics, medicine, toxicology, pharmacology, and
related scientific disciplines.
ELIGIBILITY
Eligible applicants must be enrolled as an undergraduate or
graduate
student at an accredited college or university; or have received an
undergraduate or graduate degree within 5 years of the initial
appointment date; or serve as a full-time faculty member at an
accredited college or university.
FUNDING
Award durations vary from one month to one year with renewal
options, up to 4 years maximum. Full-time or part-time appointments are
available. Faculty appointments generally for three months with
some sabbatical appointments up to one year. The sponsor provides a
stipend based on research area(s) and educational level; the faculty
stipend is generally based on regular academic salary.
Posted 11/19/09 Research
Participation at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Oak Ridge Institute for Science and
Education
SYNOPSIS: The sponsor provides opportunities to participate in
research related to the mission of the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration.
Contact: Sherry
Foster, Program
Specialist
Address: P.O. Box
117, MS 36
120 Badger Avenue
Oak Ridge, TN 37831-0117
U.S.A.
E-mail: sherry.foster@orau.gov
OBJECTIVES: The sponsor provides opportunities to participate in
research related to the mission of the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration. Areas of interest are: life, health, and medical
sciences; bioengineering; biostatistics; physical sciences; veterinary
medical sciences; epidemiology; food technology; pharmacology;
nutritional pharmacology; and materials science. Appointments are
available at the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research; Center
for Devices and Radiological Health; Center for Drug Evaluation and
Research; Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition; Center for
Veterinary Medicine; Office of the Commissioner.
ELIGIBILITY
Eligible applicants must be enrolled as an undergraduate or
graduate
student at an accredited college or university; or have received an
undergraduate or graduate degree within 5 years of the initial
appointment date; or serve as a full-time faculty member at an
accredited college or university.
FUNDING
Appointments vary from one month to one year with renewal
options. Full-time and part-time appointments are available.
Stipends are based on research area(s) and educational level. A limited
reimbursement for inbound travel and moving is included.
Posted 11/19/09 Global
Change Education Program Oak Ridge Institute for Science and
Education
SYNOPSIS: The sponsor provides opportunities for undergraduate
and graduate students to participate in research areas related to
global change at the U.S. Department of Energy.
OBJECTIVES: The sponsor provides opportunities to students to
participate in research areas related to global change at the U.S.
Department of Energy. Research disciplines include: physical
sciences; earth, environmental, and marine sciences; computer science;
engineering; mathematics; life, health, and medical sciences; and
social and behavioral sciences. Additional related disciplines
include: atmospheric sciences, and ecology.
ELIGIBILITY
Eligible applicants are college juniors, seniors and graduate
students. Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
FUNDING
Appointment durations are for ten to twelve weeks in the summer
for undergraduates; and for up to three years, renewable annually, for
graduate students. Undergraduate students receive a stipend of $475
weekly, plus travel. Graduate students receive a $1,500 monthly
stipend, plus tuition and fees. Appointments are tenable at various
U.S. DOE facilities (undergraduates) and U.S. DOE facilities and
universities (graduates).
Posted 11/19/09 Research
Participation at the Federal Bureau of Investigation Oak Ridge Institute for Science and
Education
SYNOPSIS: The sponsor provides opportunities to participate in
advancement of forensic science, social and behavioral sciences,
chemical and toxicology sciences at the FBI Academy in Quantico,
Virginia. Awards have a duration of ten weeks to one year.
Contact: Betty
Bowling, Program
Specialist
Address: P.O. Box
117, MS 36
120 Badger Avenue
Oak Ridge, TN 37831-0117
U.S.A.
E-mail: betty.bowling@orau.gov
DEADLINE NOTE
Applications are accepted on a year-round basis.
OBJECTIVES: The sponsor provides opportunities to participate in
advancement of forensic science, social and behavioral sciences,
chemical and toxicology sciences at the FBI Academy in Quantico,
Virginia. Areas of interest include: life, health, and medical
sciences; physical sciences; social and behavioral sciences; forensic
sciences; toxicology; all chemistry and biology subdisciplines.
ELIGIBILITY
Eligible applicants must be be either an undergraduate or
graduate student
in good standing at an accredited college or university in a
professional science, engineering, or a related discipline; or have
received an undergraduate or graduate degree within three years of the
desired starting date; or serve as a faculty member at an accredited
college or university. Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
FUNDING
Appointments range from ten weeks to one years, on a full-time or
part-time
basis. Some sabbatical appointments are available. Participants
receive a monthly stipend based on academic level; reimbursement of
inbound travel expenses may be authorized.
Posted 11/19/09 Blinks
Research Fellowship Program Friday Harbor Laboratories
SYNOPSIS: This program offers a full immersion research
experience for motivated undergraduates, post-baccalaureates and
graduate students in a setting which features pristine biological
resources at University of Washington's marine science research
facility, Friday Harbor Laboratories. The program, which targets groups
who are historically underrepresented in the marine sciences, seeks
four to eight students of diverse backgrounds and interests to
participate in a eight to twelve week summer research project in the
marine sciences. By linking fellows with marine scientists in a 1:1
research experience, fellows learn both the process and the substance
of scientific research. As the research progresses, fellows will be
encouraged to become semi-independent collaborators. The experience
will expose fellows to the life and work of a marine science research
laboratory.
OBJECTIVES: There are three alternatives for this program:
Fellows may participate in an eight to twelve week summer research
project in the marine sciences (see project descriptions below); or
Fellows may optionally enroll in a five week summer course, though this
is not required, with three to five weeks of participation in a project
or independent graduate work; or A more advanced graduate student who
does not require a mentor may undertake courses or research
independently. The mentors and projects vary from year to year
according to the developing research interests of faculty and graduate
students. Research projects are designed by the scientists to be
achievable projects which dovetail with their research plans. Fellows
will work semi-independently for approximately forty hours per
week. As participants in the FHL community, Blinks Fellows will
attend the FHL weekly seminar, eat in the Dining Hall and live in the
dorm. Early in the summer session there will be a meeting of student
participants with graduate students and mentors to share perspectives
on graduate programs and participation in academic life, with a brief
description of on-going projects, and a question/answer session.
To bring the experience to closure, fellows will give a short summary
of their work in an oral presentation to interested FHL people.
Optionally, fellows might be asked by mentors to write a paper
describing their work, and revise it based upon feedback from the
mentor.
Research at FHL emphasizes marine invertebrate zoology,
phycology, fisheries
science, conservation biology, cell and molecular biology, biomedical
sciences, oceanography and other scientific disciplines.
Investigators and students use diversified field resources as well as
modern analytical technologies such as a nucleotide sequencer, scanning
laser confocal microscopes, scintillation counter, centrifuges, HPLC,
TEM, SEM and other equipment. The Labs is equipped with a 58' research
vessel, numerous smaller boats, cold rooms, and an extensive seawater
system serving numerous lab buildings. The facility includes a computer
lab, networked research labs, wi-fi connectivity, a well equipped
stockroom, a 17,000 volume library, and SCUBA facilitie s.
ELIGIBILITY
The sponsor seeks students who are entering their senior year of
college/university, or post-baccalaureate, or graduate students.
FUNDING
Participants will be provided with financial support to meet
costs of room, board, round trip travel and a $750/month stipend.
Posted 11/19/09 Research
Opportunities for Undergraduates
Undergraduate education is one our highest priorities at Blandy
Experimental Farm.
Since 1992 Blandy has provided Undergraduate Research Fellowships to
students interested in ecology and environmental science. We have been
aided in this effort by funding from the National Science Foundation's
Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program. Our primary goal
is to teach students to formulate testable hypotheses about important
ecological and evolutionary questions. The format of the program
encourages students to develop skills in experimental design, data
collection, analysis, and critical reading of primary scientific
literature. Students also learn to prepare and communicate scientific
information to other scientists and the general public.
Our program exposes students to a diversity of research projects that
collectively
illustrate how natural systems function and how science progresses.
Through the course of the summer we provide students with information
on various career options in ecology and the environmental sciences.
Next summer we will offer 10 awards that carry a $4668 stipend + an
additional meal budget, free housing, and a budget for supplies and
research-related travel. Interested students can access the necessary
application form and instructions directly from our application page (http://www.virginia.edu/blandy/ReuWebPage/HomePage.php).
If you need further information please send an email to Kyle Haynes or
call 540 837-1758 ext 292 M-F, 9-5 Eastern Time. The application and
all supporting materials are due on March
1, 2010. These fellowships are only available for U.S. citizens
and permanent U.S. residents.
Posted 11/19/09 Grand
Canyon Vegetation Management Internship
American Conservation Experience: Grand Canyon Vegetation Management
Internship
ACE is a 501 (c)(3) Non-Profit Organization. To learn more,
please visit www.usaconservation.org.
Start Date: February 7, 2010
End Date: May 8, 2010
Project Description:
In partnership with Grand Canyon National Park, ACE will have four
3-month vegetation management internship opportunities available.
The internships will provide a wonderful opportunity to explore the
field of vegetation management and to experience Grand Canyon‚s various
ecosystems. The ACE interns will assist Grand Canyon vegetation
staff with early season vegetation management activities on the South
Rim, at Desert View, and at Lees Ferry, and will help lead volunteer
groups during the spring break period. Work will be primarily in
the field.
Although all interns will have opportunities for some experience in all
the various portions of the vegetation program, each individual will
work primarily in one area.
The Horticulture/Nursery Intern will support the horticulturist and
nursery manager, concentrating on nursery work including processing,
cleaning and treating seed, propagating native plants, and maintaining
the native plant nursery in the park. They will work with nursery
staff and supervise volunteers on a regular basis.
The Hazard Tree Intern will support the Hazard Tree Coordinator
systematically surveying the developed areas of the South Rim and North
Rim for potential hazardous trees, pruning tree branches of designated
trees for trail and road clearance, and trimming of shrubs from edge of
sidewalks and walkways.
The Restoration Intern will work with the Restoration Biologist and the
Crew Coordinator completing restoration activities
including native plant installation, restoration site maintenance,
native plant salvage, invasive plant control, field crew data
collection and organization, and supervising volunteers.
The Invasive Plant Intern will assist the Invasive Biologist with
invasive plant control work. This includes co-leading several
volunteer group trips that will be camping and working at Lees Ferry
and at Indian Gardens, where lower elevation makes for warmer
temperatures and an earlier start to the field season. Plants
will controlled by removal with hand tools and control work is
documented and mapped using GPS units.
Project Location:
Work and living locations are at high elevation (South Rim 6860 ft.,
Desert View 7340 ft., and Lees Ferry 3200 ft.) and temperatures will be
cold in the early part of the work period with occasional snow and
frequent ice.
Work Schedule:
Interns will typically work five 9-hour days one week, and four 9-hour
days the next. Occasionally there will be weekend assignments
leading volunteers. Each position will be slightly different so
flexibility is required for those shifts.
Room and Board:
ACE interns will be accommodated in park housing in Grand Canyon
Village, South Rim. Housing is in a shared cabin, with up to two
interns per bedroom. There is a common kitchen and living
room. Internet access is available nearby. On extremely
cold days the nearby Recreation Center is a fun place to spend your
time. ACE intern will be provided with a $70/week stipend to
cover the cost of food and incidental expenses.
Requirements:
Anyone physically fit, capable of hard work, and between the ages of 18
and 35 may apply. Preference will be given to applicants with an
educational background or field experience in Botany, Biology,
Forestry, Environmental Science or other natural resource fields.
ACE is appropriate for hard working, positive minded people who want to
improve their career opportunities through hard work.
To Apply:
Please email resume and cover letter to American Conservation
Experience at info@usaconservation.org
with "Grand Canyon Vegetation Management Internship - ECOLOG referred"
in the subject heading. Your application will be considered for
all four positions. Please include a simple list, with intern
titles only, numbered 1-4 at the top of your cover letter indicating
your interest in/order of preference for each position.
Posted 11/19/09 Research
Experiences for Undergraduates Program Mountain Lake Biological Station
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides support for a ten-week summer program of
guided, but independent, original research in field biology. The
program supports ten positions each summer.
Deadline(s): 02/20/2010
Contact: REU
Coordinator
Address:
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400327
Charlottesville, VA 22904-4327
U.S.A.
E-mail: mlbs-reu@virginia.edu
DEADLINE NOTE
Applications will be accepted and reviewed, but no binding offers can
be made until funding for the program is secured.
OBJECTIVES:
NOTE: NSF funding for the Summer 2010 program is
pending.
The program offers guided, but independent, original research in
field
biology. Student researchers work closely with researcher mentors
in compatible fields of interest. Students take leadership roles in all
aspects of the study; they design the study and prepare the proposal,
collect data and perform analysis, and finally they interpret the
results and prepare a written and oral presentation.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants should have course experience in fields such as
ecology, behavior,
and evolution. NSF-supported REU participants must be current
undergraduate students and must be citizens or permanent residents of
the United States or its possessions. An undergraduate student is a
student who is enrolled in a degree program (part-time or full-time)
leading to a baccalaureate or associate degree. Students who are
transferring from one college or university to another and are enrolled
at neither institution during the intervening summer may participate.
FUNDING
All room and board expenses are covered and paid directly by the
program.
Participants pay no fees or tuition charges. There is a budget to cover
participant project expenses, and a limited budget for travel to and
from MLBS. Participants may submit requests for travel and project
costs when the program does not cover them directly. Participants
are awarded a "take-home" stipend of $5,000 (pending NSF approval).
Posted 11/19/09 Summer
Training Academy for Research in the Sciences (STARS) University of California, San Diego
SYNOPSIS: The goal of the program is to increase the numbers of
underrepresented students in doctoral science programs. The
program offers a research internship for students by participating in
an ongoing UCSD research project and experience the rigors of doctoral
programs.
Deadline(s): 02/26/2010
Address: Office
of Graduate Studies and Research
9500 Gilman Drive
La Jolla, CA 92093
U.S.A.
E-mail: gradconnect@ucsd.edu
OBJECTIVES: In the rigorous eight week summer program students
will: gain research experience with a faculty mentor's research
project; attend a GRE preparation course; attend graduate school
preparation workshops; Become familiar with National Science Foundation
(NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship process; Receive individualized
feedback on NSF essay and proposed plan of research; and Present
research at the UCSD Summer Research Conference.
Eligible research areas include: bioengineering; bioinformatics;
biological
sciences; biomedical; chemical engineering; chemistry/biochemistry;
computational neurobiology; computer science and engineering; earth
science; electrical and computer engineering; marine biology research
division; marine biodiversity and conservation; materials science and
engineering; mathematics; mechanical and aerospace engineering;
molecular pathology; neurosciences; pharmacology; physics; and Scripps
Institution of Oceanography.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must: be a member of one of the following ethnic
groups--African-American,
American Indian, Latino/a, Mexican-American, Native Pacific Islander,
or Puerto Rican; U.S. citizens, nationals or permanent residents; have
a commitment to diversity; and have a commitment to support student
diversity issues at the applicant's home campus.
FUNDING
Students will receive a stipend and housing for the eight-week
program.
Posted 11/19/09 Aviculture
Internship in the Crane Conservation Department International Crane Foundation
SYNOPSIS: The sponsor provides support for studies related to
cranes. Eligible applicants are undergraduates through recent
college graduates. Internships are six months in duration.
DEADLINE NOTE
Applicants should contact the sponsor prior to submitting an
application to confirm availability.
OBJECTIVES:
The sponsor provides support for internships related to the study
of
cranes. Internships receive intensive hands-on training in the
care and management of endangered cranes, including general husbandry,
handling techniques, behavior, captive reproduction, incubation,
artificial insemination, chick rearing, health care, genetic
management, socialization behavior, and enrichment. Research
related activities include assisting the CCD staff with their on-going
research projects as well as developing personal research project to
pursue during this internship. Interns also assist with chick rearing
activities during the months of May through July.
ELIGIBILITY
Eligible applicants must have two years of college or equivalent
practical
experience, with knowledge of and interest in bird husbandry/zoo
keeping. General knowledge of breeding birds and strong computer,
communication and critical thinking skills. Applicants must be able to
carry a 50 pound food bag, work outdoors in all weather conditions, and
have a valid driver's license.
FUNDING
Interns will receive a stipend and free housing for the six-month
duration.
The work week is five days in length and approximately forty to
forty-five hours. Interns usually work weekends but will have two
consecutive days off during Monday - Friday period. Much of the
work time is spent outdoors in all weather conditions found in
Wisconsin.
Posted 11/19/09 Interpretive
Naturalist Internship International Crane Foundation
SYNOPSIS: The sponsor is seeking to fill three Interpretive
NaturalistInternship positions in 2010. Interpretive Naturalist Interns
will gain valuable hands-on experience working with the ICF
Conservation Education Department.
DEADLINE NOTE
Applicants should contact the sponsor prior to submitting an
application to confirm availability.
OBJECTIVES: Interpretive Naturalist Interns will gain valuable hands-on
experience working with the ICF Conservation Education Department and
have the opportunity to: develop and lead interpretive tours and
programs with themes associated with our crane exhibits, nature trails,
and site features; plan, design, and evaluate interpretive programs and
media; design interpretive panels, brochures, or other media; develop
self-guided audio-visual tours with new technology; learn about and
participate in crane ecology, behavior, husbandry, field conservation,
and ecosystem restoration; gain exposure to wildlife conservation and
endangered species management; meet and work with a variety of
international colleagues; and educate and inspire people of all ages
and walks of life.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants should have two years of college or equivalent
practical experience,
good communication and writing skills, and the ability to teach diverse
audiences in a non-formal setting. Candidates should demonstrate a
strong interest/background in the fields of environmental
interpretation/education, conservation biology, ornithology, education,
evaluation, graphic design and/or related fields.
FUNDING
he Interpretive Naturalist Internship begins March 1 and runs
through October 31, 2010. A monthly stipend and excellent on-site or
off-site accommodations are provided. The work week is 5 days in
length, 40 hours/week. Interpretive Naturalist Interns usually work
weekends, but will have two consecutive days off during Monday -
Friday. Half of the work time is spent outdoors, in all weather
conditions found in Wisconsin.
Posted 11/19/09 Sandhill
Crane Project Intern International Crane Foundation
SYNOPSIS: The sponsor seeks an intern to participate in a a
long-term study of the population and behavioral ecology of Greater
Sandhill Cranes approx. 10 mi east of Wisconsin Dells, WI, an area of
high density breeding and non-breeding cranes.
OBJECTIVES: Interns will assist in studying the foraging ecology,
spatial movements, and social behavior of these cranes. An
emphasis will be placed on studying dispersal patterns in juvenile
cranes and the relationship between cranes and agriculture fields to
study the practical issue of crop depredation. Interns will
participate in radio telemetry by air and ground, behavior
observations, crop depredation surveys, and capturing and color banding
sandhill cranes. Other responsibilities include data entry
(Web-based Spatial Database), developing and presenting an independent
project, and assisting with prairie management work on site.
Opportunities may also be available for volunteering for the
environmental education and aviculture departments.
ELIGIBILITY
Eligible applicants must have a B.S. or B.A. in biology or
related field.
Previous fieldwork experience preferred but not required.
Tolerance is needed for long field days, mostly spent in
vehicles. Individuals seeking graduate training are encouraged to
apply. A valid driver's license (USA or International) is
required. English written and oral communication skills are
necessary. Candidates must provide proof of their ability to work
in the United States.
FUNDING
The internship runs from March 1st ñ November 30th 2010,
and provides a stipend of $550/month; housing is provided at the
sponsor's International Guest House.
Posted 11/19/09 Integrated
Biological Sciences Summer Research Program for Undergraduates University of Wisconsin-Madison
SYNOPSIS: For ten weeks, participants work full time with
UW-Madison faculty and researchers in state of the art research
facilities.
OBJECTIVES: Potential areas of study include: bioengery; cellular
and molecular biology; computational biology and biostatistics;
ecology, plants and environmental systems; neurobiology; and
virology. These six disciplinary clusters are intellectually
woven together at weekly meetings in an interdisciplinary learning
community through evolutionary theory and the research process.
In addition to meeting with the interdisciplinary group, students
prepare research proposals, final papers, and oral presentations
summarizing their work.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents between
their sophomore
and senior years who have a grade point average of at least 3.0 and
strong interest in a career in biological research. Students who are
African American, Hispanic, Native American, Southeast Asian, Native
Alaskan or Native Pacific Islander, OR who are from low-income homes,
OR who are the first in their family to attend college, OR who attend
small liberal arts institutions without broad research facilities are
strongly encouraged to apply.
FUNDING
The program provides a stipend of $4,300, full support for
travel, housing, health insurance (if needed), and a partial food
allowance. Students have access to all campus libraries and
facilities. There are no fees or tuition costs.
Posted 11/19/09 Summer
Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program University of Texas Southwestern
Medical Center at Dallas
SYNOPSIS: The SURF program at UT Southwestern is an intensive
summer research training experience designed for students who are
preparing for careers in biological research. Fellows spend ten
weeks (beginning June 7, 2010 through August 13, 2010), pursuing
individual research projects in the laboratories of UT Southwestern
Graduate School faculty members. Approximately fifty fellows
participate in the summer research program.
Deadline(s): 02/09/2010
Contact: Nancy
Street,
Director
Address: UT-SUMR
Southwestern Graduate School
5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75390-8857
U.S.A.
E-mail: SURF@utsouthwestern.edu
OBJECTIVES: The sponsor administers a program to provide an
intensive research training experience for college students that leads
to an understanding of the planning, discipline, and teamwork involved
in the pursuit of basic answers to current questions in the biological
sciences. Fellows are selected by the faculty mentors and
assigned to a research project according to each fellow's previous
training and research interests.
Areas of research include: biological chemistry; biophysics; cell
biology;
chemistry; developmental biology; genetics; immunology; integrative
biology; molecular biology; microbiology; neuroscience; quantitative
biology; and pharmacology.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must be enrolled in a natural science degree program
at the
undergraduate level and have completed the sophomore year.
Applicants must also be U.S. citizens or possess an F1 Visa.
Criteria used in selection of fellowship recipients will include
college grades, relevant experience, and letters of recommendation from
faculty who can assess the applicant's potential for advanced training
and success in biological research.
FUNDING
The stipend for the ten-week program is $4,000. Details on
local living accommodations will be provided when fellows are notified
of their acceptance. If a student requires housing, the cost will
be covered by the program. Fellows will be responsible for their
own travel costs.
Posted 11/19/09 Research
Experience for Undergraduates Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory
SYNOPSIS: The sponsor provides an opportunity for undergraduates
to conduct summer research. Students should have a sincere interest in
a career in field biology research.
Deadline(s): 02/15/2010
Address: PO Box
519
Crested Butte, CO 81224
U.S.A.
E-mail: admin@rmbl.org
OBJECTIVES: During the summer, students will work with their
mentors to develop a testable hypothesis; gather data; analyze the
data; and produce metadata, as well as a written and oral report.
ELIGIBILITY
Any student who is a citizen and permanent resident of the United
States
and has not graduated from college is eligible. The program is for
students who must work in the summer to pay for their education.
FUNDING
The program is ten weeks in duration, June 7-August 15,
2010. Participants are expected to reside at the Laboratory for
the full ten weeks. There are eighteen students selected annually for
the program. The awards provide $600 toward travel costs; pay a
$4,750 stipend; and cover all expenses at RMBL such as room, board, and
tuition if the student wishes to receive credit for their research
project.
Posted 11/19/09 U.S.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Scholarships and Summer Internships Undergraduates, Graduate Students, and
Faculty
DHS Scholarship Program
* Undergraduate students
* U.S. citizenship required
* Funding available for fall 2010
* Full tuition and monthly stipends
* Includes 10-week summer internships at federal research facilities or
DHS Centers of Excellence
* Application Deadline: January 5,
2010
DHS HS-STEM Summer Internship Program
* Undergraduate students
* U.S. citizenship required
* Funding available for summer 2010
* 10-week summer research experiences at federal research facilities
* $500 weekly stipends plus transportation expenses to/from the
internship location
* Application Deadline: January 5,
2010
DHS Summer Research Team Program for Minority Serving Institutions
* Early career faculty teamed with undergraduate and graduate students
* U.S. citizenship required
* Funding available for summer 2010
* 10-week summer research experiences at DHS Centers of Excellence
* Stipends plus transportation expenses to/from the internship location
for faculty and students
* Application Deadline: February 1, 2010
Questions regarding DHS Education Programs can be sent via e-mail to dhsed@orau.org.
Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
Science Education Programs
P O Box 117
Oak Ridge, TN 37831
Posted 11/19/09 Behavioral
Ecology Field Research Assistantships, Spring 2010
Two full-time field assistant positions in behavioral ecology are
available late
February-early April 2010. The successful applicants will help
investigate parent-offspring communication in treehoppers (Hemiptera:
Membracidae) at Ordway-Swisher Biological Station (OSBS). Applicants
with background and interests in ecology, evolution and behavior are
especially encouraged to apply. Applicants should be patient and able
to work long hours with good attention to detail. Interested applicants
should email Jennifer Hamel at jahtf7@mail.missouri.edu.
Platycotis vittata are
phloem-feeding insects that occur on several species of oaks at OSBS. A
P. vittata
family develops over the course of about a month on an oak branch. The
mother defends her 30-50 offspring from invertebrate predators during
this time. Mother and offspring communicate via vibratory signals
through the branch, and offspring signals appear to elicit defensive
behavior from the mother.
The goals of this research include investigating the function(s) of
signals produced
by the mother after predator encounters and assessing abundance of some
known invertebrate predators. The successful applicants will assist a
University of Missouri doctoral candidate in all aspects of field
research, including locating treehopper families, conducting vibratory
playback experiments, and ecological sampling. Research will be
conducted in the field at OSBS. Research assistants will be expected to
camp at the station, approximately 30 miles east of Gainesville, FL.
Camping fees will be covered and a modest stipend provided; hot showers
and wireless internet are available at OSBS for campers.
Posted 11/16/09 Summer
Internship
This summer internship is a great undergraduate summer research
opportunity at the College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment, University
of Delaware. Supported by a grant from the National Science
Foundation's Division of Ocean Sciences, this REU (Research Experience
for Undergraduates) program supports ten undergraduate students to
conduct research in marine science. We especially encourage
applications from members of minority groups underrepresented in
science.
Interns will work with faculty and research staff in a graduate student
atmosphere on a research topic in chemical, physical, or biological
oceanography, marine biology, or marine geology.
This internship program will take place at the University of Delaware's
Hugh R. Sharp Campus in the resort community of Lewes, located on the
shores of the Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean nearCape Henlopen State
Park.
If you have any questions, please contact Ana Dittel, REU Coordinator,
at (302) 645-4275 or at adittel@udel.edu.
Posted 11/16/09 Research
in Science and Engineering (RISE) Rutgers, the State University of New
Jersey
SYNOPSIS: The sponsors provide a Research in Science and
Engineering program for 20-25 outstanding undergraduates to participate
in cutting edge research in the sciences, math, and engineering under
the guidance of prominent faculty mentors.
DEADLINE NOTE
The sponsor has rolling admissions and will start reviewing
applications on January 30, 2009. Review will continue until all
spaces are filled (usually through March). The sponsor recommends
that students apply early, since admission is highly competitive.
OBJECTIVES:
Students will spend most of their time working on a research
project under the guidance of both a faculty mentor and a near-peer
mentor, typically a graduate student or a postdoctoral fellow in the
advisor's group. Students will help design and implement the
project. Examples of research areas include diverse areas of
intellectual inquiry in the sciences and engineering, including
cutting-edge interdisciplinary fields such as bioinformatics,
proteomics, neuroscience, and nanotechnology.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
Priority is given to applicants who will have completed at least the
sophomore year by June 2010. The sponsor will consider current
first-years with truly outstanding credentials. A minimum GPA of B
(3.0/4.0) is required, although exceptions may be granted by the
Admissions Committee.
FUNDING
Undergraduate summer science scholars receive a stipend of $3,200
for eight weeks, or $4,000 for ten weeks. In addition, participants
will receive free campus housing and travel reimbursement for up to
$500.
Posted 11/14/09 IBP
2010 MAPS and TMAPS Positions
The Institute for Bird Populations seeks applicants for the following
field biologist and intern positions. Please visit our website at http://www.birdpop.org/internships.htm
for details and application materials.
TMAPS VOLUNTEER INTERNSHIPS: The Institute for Bird Populations
(IBP) seeks two bird banding interns from approximately February 15 to
May 31, 2010 (possibly extending through October 2010) to operate
constant effort mist-netting and banding stations on Saipan, in the
Northern Mariana Islands as a part of the Tropical Monitoring Avian
Productivity and Survivorship (TMAPS) Program. Field conditions
include high heat, humidity, and rocky, sharp, rugged terrain.
The position entails banding a minimum of 6 out of every 10 days,
depending on weather and logistical considerations. We are
looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated individuals with some
experience being independent in the field, and a solid background in
mist-netting, bird banding, and ageing and sexing landbirds using
plumage characteristics. A passport valid for the duration of the
internship and a driver's license are required. We particularly
encourage previous MAPS interns to apply. The successful
applicant will be expected to learn the MAPS protocol during an
intensive training session in Central California at the beginning of
the internship. After training and travel to Saipan, the interns
will be responsible for setting up and operating 6 TMAPS mist-netting
stations, liaising with U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service contacts on
Saipan, and submitting monthly progress reports to IBP's main
office. Roundtrip airfare to Saipan from San Francisco and free
shared housing will be provided in addition to a per diem of $24 for
each day in the field. For application materials and further
information, please visit our website at http://www.birdpop.org/internships.htm
or contact Mary Chambers at internships@birdpop.org,
415-663-1436.
MAPS FIELD BIOLOGISTS: The Institute for Bird Populations (IBP) seeks
field biologists to serve as crew leaders to train and lead interns
operating a network of mist-netting and banding stations in
Indiana/Kentucky, Missouri, Texas, Oregon, and Washington for the
Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship (MAPS) program.
Positions extend from May 1 (April 23 for Texas and Missouri) through
August 8, 2009. Join this continent-wide, long-term effort to
track demographic variation in North American landbird
populations. MAPS data from this network of stations are analyzed
to quantify the impacts of land management practices on bird
populations, and to identify relationships between annual demographics
and variation in climate and seasonal weather. The ultimate goal
of these investigations is to provide landbird conservation
recommendations with considerations of habitat management, migratory
behavior, weather patterns, and climate change. Successful
applicants should have previous experience with the MAPS protocol and
be proficient at birdsong identification, and MUST have advanced skills
in mist-netting, bird banding, and ageing and sexing of landbirds in
the hand. Applicants will be expected to use Peter Pyle's
Identification Guide to North American Birds (Part I) to teach plumages
and molts of landbirds in the appropriate regions. Previous MAPS
field biologist interns (and crew leaders) are especially encouraged to
apply. Demonstrated leadership skills, attention to detail, good
physical condition, a tolerance of long days that begin before dawn,
and the ability to endure sometimes difficult field conditions are
required. Field biologists are expected to drive considerable
distances between (and within) locations so a reliable field vehicle is
a must (trucks/SUVs not required).
These field biologist positions are an excellent opportunity to
gain experience leading field crews, and IBP full-time staff biologists
are often recruited from the MAPS field biologist pool. MAPS
field biologists are considered independent contractors rather than IBP
staff, and receive payment of $2,300 per month and project-related
mileage reimbursement ($0.35/mile), but no fringe benefits. For
application materials and further information, please visit our website
at http://www.birdpop.org/internships.htm
or contact Mary Chambers at internships@birdpop.org,
415-663-1436.
MAPS VOLUNTEER INTERNSHIPS: The Institute for Bird Populations (IBP)
seeks motivated, enthusiastic volunteers in good physical condition
with a strong desire to learn more about birds and natural history for
the Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship (MAPS) program. All
successful applicants are expected to face the rigors and
unpredictability of field conditions with good humor and flexibility.
Prior banding experience or a background in wildlife biology or a
closely related field is a plus, but not necessary because all
internships include an intensive, two week training course in
mist-netting, and the identification, handling, banding, and ageing and
sexing of landbirds. In addition, interns receive individual training
in these techniques throughout the field season. Positions are
available nationwide and are offered by region: Northwest, Western
Midwest/Texas, Eastern Midwest/East, and Yosemite National Park.
Internships begin April 23/May 1 and run through August 8. Applicants
with reliable field vehicles are especially needed (trucks/SUVs not
required). Mileage will be reimbursed at the rate of $0.35/mile for
project-related use. Shared housing and a per diem of $22 - $30
(depending on location) for food and incidental expenses, amounting to
$1,848 - $2,700 for the season, are provided. Interns are expected to
spend a minimum of 6 of every 10 days in the field, contingent upon
daily weather conditions and logistical considerations. For application
materials and further information, please visit our website at http://www.birdpop.org/internships.htm
or contact Mary Chambers at internships@birdpop.org,
415-663-1436.
Posted 11/14/09 Field
/ Lab assistant positions in pollination and ecosystem services at
UC-Davis
Field and lab tech/assistants for projects in Pollination Biology,
Ecosystems services and Sustainability. Neal Williams Lab -- Department
of Entomology, UC Davis
We have openings for several full-time limited-term field and lab
assistant positions for the 2010 season. Please see separate job
posting below. Positions could be combined to provide for longer
term employment.
Full time temporary field / lab assistant position: April-September
2010 with possible extension, or early start please inquire; $13.93 per
hour. Position affords an opportunity for a longer term position
involving more management responsibility.
Location: Davis, California and surrounding region
Project: The effect of landscape change and local habitat quality on
pollinator diversity and pollination as an ecosystem service. This
project explores within and between season stability of pollination by
native bees and honey bees visiting watermelon and examines how
landscape and local habitat quality affect this stability. Work is on
organic and conventional farms and provides an opportunity to
experience aspects of sustainable agriculture as well as field ecology.
Major activities: This assistant will serve as a team leader to monitor
visitation by native bees at different field locations; collect voucher
specimens and curate these; quantify on-farm floral resource abundance
and diversity; help assess the landscape context of study sites using
GIS; interact with farmers to provide updates on research and to
schedule field schedule. This person will be responsible for data
organization in the field and will work closely with the project PI
throughout the season.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
Previous field or lab experience or coursework related to fieldecology
and/or entomology
Interest in conservation biology, pollination biology, entomologyand/or
field ecology
Attention to detail (will be collecting and working with originaldata)
Ability to work independently and lead a peers in a researchenvironment
Basic computer skills (Word, Excel)
Basic wet lab skills
Valid driver's license
Ability to work in field under hot sunny conditions for long hours
Additional Desired Knowledge and Skills:
Previous experience with pollinators, especially native bees
Previous experience using ArcGIS
Completed undergraduate or other higher degree.
Please send CV including names and complete contact information for 2
references to: nmwilliams@ucdavis.edu.
Please include your name and "research assistant position" in the
subject of the email.
Full time temporary field/ lab assistant position: 8-9 weeks, Feb-March
2010; $12.45 per hour
Location: Davis, California and surrounding region
Project: This project is a collaboration headed by researchers from U.
Gottingen, Germany and UC-Berkeley. It seeks to quantify contributions
of native bees and honey bees to pollination of almond under different
landscape contexts, farm management regimes and farm configurations.
Major activities: The assistant will help with controlled hand
pollination treatments in field and lab. Lab work involves preparation
of samples for microscopy and visualization of pollen and pollen tubes
using fluorescence microscopy. Field experience with insects, plants,
pollination is desirable.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
* Previous field or lab experience or coursework related to
fieldecology and/or entomology
* Interest in conservation biology, pollination biology,
entomologyand/or field ecology
* Attention to detail (will be collecting and working with originaldata)
* Ability to work successfully as a team member
* Basic computer skills (Word, Excel)
* Basic wet lab skills
Additional Desired Knowledge and Skills:
* Previous experience with pollinators, especially native bees
* Previous experience in pollination biology
* Valid driver's license
Please send CV including names and complete contact information for 2
references to: nmwilliams@ucdavis.edu.
Please include your name and "research assistant position" in the
subject of the email.
Two positions, Full-time field/ lab assistant 12-week positions,
May-July 2010. $12.45 per hour
Location: Davis, California and surrounding region
Project: The effect of landscape change and local habitat quality on
pollinator diversity and pollination as an ecosystem service. This
project explores within and between season stability of pollination by
native bees and honey bees visiting watermelon and examines how
landscape and local habitat quality affect this stability. Work is on
organic and conventional farms and provides an opportunity to
experience aspects of sustainable agriculture as well as field ecology.
Major activities: Assistants will monitor visitation by native bees at
different field locations, collect voucher specimens and curate these.
Quantify on farm floral resource abundance and diversity. Measure
pollen deposition by different flower visitors using field manipulation
and microscopy.
Knowledge and Skills:
Previous field or lab experience or coursework related to fieldecology
and/or entomology
Interest in conservation biology, pollination biology, entomologyand/or
field ecology
Ability to work independently and in a small team
Basic computer skills (Word, Excel)
Basic wet lab skills
Valid driver's license
Ability to work in field under hot sunny conditions for long hours
Please send CV including names and contact for 2 references to: nmwilliams@ucdavis.edu.
Please include your name and "research assistant position" in the
subject of the email.
Neal Williams
Department of Entomology
University of California-Davis
One Shields Ave.
Davis CA 95616
Posted 11/14/09 Research
Experiences for Undergraduates Internships
Agency: American Museum of Natural History
Next Deadline: Feb 01, 2010
Supports summer internships, stipends, and subsitence funds for
qualified undergraduates to pursue specific projects in conjunction
with AMNH scientists in evolutionary biology, physical sciences, or
specific research projects in related areas. See http://tinyurl.com/y9s3z7z for
details. E-mail: jdw@amnh.org
Contact: James Webster, Program Officer
Office of Grants and
Fellowships
Central Park West at
79th Street
New York, NY 10024-5192
212-769-5401
Posted 11/11/09 Summer
Intern Program Virginia Institute of Marine Science
SYNOPSIS: The basis of the Summer Intern Program is a highly
individualized research experience for each student coupled with group
activities. As an intern in the VIMS/SMS program, students will work
closely with a mentor, and often within the context of a research team,
to develop an individual project. Depending on the project, the summer
may involve lots of 'hands-on' experience in the field or laboratory,
or both. Interns are expected to work with their mentors to
develop a project idea in the form of a brief research prospectus,
conduct their research, and then present results in a final program
that is open to the VIMS community. Interns also prepare a summary
research paper that is maintained in the program archives. In some
cases, this has been the basis for a subsequent publication in the
scientific literature.
OBJECTIVES:
Listed below are some of the major research areas
available. This is not an all-inclusive list:
Aquaculture - cultivation of native and non-native species;
effects of food quality on growth and reproduction of species in
culture.
Benthic Ecology - ecology of soft sediments, marshes, oyster
reefs or
seagrass meadows; effects of pollution, nutrients or disturbance on
biodiversity and structure of invertebrate soft-sediment and vegetated
communities; predator-prey interactions; effects of environmental
factors growth and reproduction; effects of food web structure on
community function; bioenergetics of estuarine organisms.
Biogeochemistry, Marine Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry -
cycling
of carbon, nutrients, and contaminants; effects of microbial processes
on carbon, nutrients and oxygen in estuarine ecosystems; sources and
characteristics of organic carbon in marine and estuarine sediments;
biogeochemical processes governing the transport and fate of
contaminants in the environment.
Biology, Immunology and Disease Processes - effects of
environmental
factors on disease prevalence in marine organisms; effects of nutrition
and energy reserves on host/parasite interactions in shellfish and
fish; immunological responses to disease.
Conservation Ecology - utility of marine sanctuaries for
estuarine species;
ecology and restoration of seagrasses; wetland or dune restoration;
index development for effective management and conservation of
estuarine habitats
Fisheries - application of techniques in molecular biology to
help resolve
problems in fishery science; factors affecting the population dynamics
of commercial species; biology and ecology of billfish, tunas, sharks,
turtles.
Geology/Geological Oceanography - effects of hydrodynamics on
geomorphology
and particle transport in estuaries; shoreline behavior (erosional
hotspots) and its relationship to underlying geology; processes
controlling sediment dispersal in coastal systems.
Hydrology - effects of the coastal landscape on groundwater
processes.
Physical Oceanography - modeling physical processes such as
estuarine
circulation, waves, water residence time and sediment transport in
estuaries and lagoons; interactions of physical and biological
processes.
Plankton Processes - ecology of microbes, phytoplankton and
zooplankton; effects of light availability and nutrients on plankton
growth rates; temporal and spatial variations in zooplankton
communities in estuaries; zooplankton predator-prey interactions;
effects of zooplankton nutrient and carbon cycling in marine and
estuarine environments.
Policy and Management - integrated coastal zone management;
integrating science, policy and public in resource management.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must be enrolled in a degree program leading to a
bachelor's degree.
FUNDING
Interns will receive a stipend of $4160 for the 10 week program
(paid on the 1st and 16th of the month), housing in a dormitory on the
W&M main campus and transportation between campuses. In addition,
most interns will receive partial to full travel costs to and from the
program from their home or university. Travel arrangements must be made
in conjunction with the REU program office, and interns will not be
reimbursed for tickets they purchase without prior written permission
of the Program Director.
Posted 11/11/09 Research
Experience in Molecular Biotechnology and Genomics Iowa State University
SYNOPSIS: For this extensive period during the summer, ten students
will participate in research projects involving molecular
techniques. Projects will include generation of recombinant DNAs,
genome analysis in plants and animals, overexpression of foreign genes
in bacteria and plants, molecular genetics, and bioinformatics.
Deadline(s): 02/26/2010
Address: NSF
Summer Program in Molecular Biotechnology and Genomics
Center for Integrated Animal Genomics
2255 Kildee Hall
Ames, IA 50011-1020
U.S.A.
E-mail: reu@iastate.edu
OBJECTIVES: The student's experience will be enriched by several
activities outside the laboratory setting. These structured
interactions will include discussion sessions on bioethics and on
different aspects of biotechnology research and careers. The students
will also visit biotechnology facilities on campus and in an industrial
environment. In addition, several social functions with mentors,
graduate students, postdoctoral associates and other biotechnology
researchers will encourage informal interactions. The impact of summer
research training will be assessed through formal evaluations
immediately after the training. Informal contacts with the students and
their parents will be used to monitor progress and career decisions of
the students. The sponsor believes that the students
participating in the proposed program will get excited about the
process of discovery in molecular biotechnology.
ELIGIBILITY
Undergraduate students in biological or agricultural sciences are
eligible. They must be US citizens or permanent residents. Students who
have completed lecture and laboratory courses in biochemistry or
biology will be given preference. Women and minorities are encouraged
to apply.
FUNDING
Each research assistantship provides a $4,300 stipend, free
housing, meal allowance, and reasonable travel support. Research
assistants are expected to work 40 hours per week.
Posted 11/7/09 New
Environmental & Wildlife Research Internships Abroad from Global
Vision International
Your students can gain valuable personal and professional development,
fieldwork experience and new qualifications on Environmental &
Wildlife Research internship with Global Vision International after or
during their studies. Internships are available for periods from 5 to
20 weeks on a variety of GVI programs within the fields of environment
and wildlife research.
GVI's Environmental & Wildlife Internships combine all the training
and support included on any GVI program with additional support from a
specific staff supervisor, weekly reviews, assessments, reflection
periods and a final evaluation. Longer-term internships also allow
applicants the opportunity to apply for paid or unpaid work overseas.
Many university students also find these are a great way to spend their
Year Abroad.
The Internship develops students' practical research and field skills
and their understanding of conservation. They may attain skills and
experience essential to working within a research team such as
(dependant on internship location):
Formal academic qualifications in Biological Survey Techniques and / or
Team Leading
First Aid & CPR
Camera trap use
Wildlife identification skills
Tropical forest ecology
Wildlife biology and conservation
Language training
Environmental education
Interpersonal skills and leadership skills
These new and exciting GVI Research Internships really develop a
students practical research skills, personnel management, teamwork,
leadership and conservation knowledge and skills that would provide
valuable practical experience and enhance their academic studies.
Please see the below links for examples of GVI's Environment &
Wildlife Research Internships
Global Vision International
Over 150 critical conservation and humanitarian projects in over 40
countries rely on GVI for on the ground support, promotion and direct
funding. GVI works locally with its partners to promote sustainable
development through environment research, conservation and education.
GVI participants benefit from exceptional support, training, internship
and traineeship schemes. For more information about GVI visit
www.gviusa.com
Career Opportunities in the field
GVI offers a large range of jobs, internships and other exciting field
work placements in the fields of education, research, environmental
management and wildlife research alongside its partner organisations in
countries across the world. Candidates undertaking GVI internships or
traineeship placements will be in a much stronger position to apply for
paid field positions and many current GVI staff have obtained their
positions in this way. More details can be seen on http://www.careersabroad.co.uk.
If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact us
directly.
Posted 11/6/09 Life
Sciences Summer Undergraduate Research Programs (LSSURP) University of Minnesota
SYNOPSIS: The sponsor's Life Sciences Summer Undergraduate
Research Programs selects highly capable undergraduate students to
participate in a ten-week intensive research project under the
direction of a University of Minnesota faculty mentor.
Deadline(s): 02/15/2010
Contact:
Evelyn
Juliussen, Program
Coordinator
Address: College
of Biological Sciences - LSSURP
124 Snyder Hall (Delivery Code 6174)
1475 Gortner Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55108-1095
U.S.A.
E-mail: summer_research@umn.edu
OBJECTIVES: The objectives of the program are to help increase: the
diversity of the graduate student population in life sciences
disciplines at the University of Minnesota; the diversity of
professionals working in life sciences fields in business, industry,
government and academia; and the number of undergraduates who earn
graduate or professional degrees in life sciences disciplines. The
programs that comprise the LSSURP are: Molecular Genetics and
Proteomics Program; Neuroscience Program; Heart, Lung and Blood
Program; Global Change Ecology; Microbiology: from Atoms to Ecosystems;
and IGERT: Risk Analysis for Introduced Species and Genotypes.
In addition to the research activities, each student participates
in
a small peer group seminar where each student describes his/her project
and reports on progress. Community-building activities include an
orientation event prior to the beginning of the summer, periodic
seminars about ethical issues in the research environment, as well as
numerous weekend social activities. At the end of the summer, each
student prepares and presents a professional quality poster at the
LSSURP poster symposium, which is followed by a closing program.
During their summer of involvement students experience the culture of
laboratory or field research in a research-oriented academic community.
ELIGIBILITY
Eligible applicants are undergraduate students.
Posted 11/5/09 Center
for Research, Education, Training, and Strategic Communication on
Minority Health Disparities (CRETSCMHD) Summer Program University of California, Los Angeles
SYNOPSIS: The sponsor provides funding for a summer program
designed for traditionally underrepresented racial/ethnic minority
students who plan to pursue advanced degrees in health-related fields
with a focus on research and a commitment to helping reduce or
eliminate health disparities in racial/ethnic minority populations in
the United States. The program is eight or ten weeks in duration.
OBJECTIVES: Funding is provided for a summer program designed for
traditionally underrepresented racial/ethnic minority students who plan
to pursue advanced degrees in health-related fields with a focus on
research and a commitment to helping reduce or eliminate health
disparities in racial/ethnic minority populations in the United
States. Student participants should be prepared to participate
full-time in a research project under the supervision of Center faculty
who are from the life sciences (Ecology and Evolutionary Biology;
Microbiology, Immunology and Molecular Genetics; Molecular, Cell and
Developmental Biology; Physiological Science; and Psychology), Public
Health, Psychiatry, Urban Planning, Chicano Studies, Social Welfare and
Medicine.
ELIGIBILITY
Eligible applicants must: be juniors during the 2009-10 academic
year;
be U.S. citizens or permanent residents; have a minimum GPA of 3.0;
have previous research experience; and plan to attend graduate or
medical school in a science/health-related discipline with the
intention of research being a significant part of one's career.
FUNDING
Program participants will receive a $2,400 stipend, as well as
room and/or a meal allowance (half at the beginning of the program and
half at the end, upon successful completion of all program
requirements). All program participants (including UCLA
undergraduates) are required to reside in assigned University housing.
Students will be reimbursed up to $450 for round-trip travel (e.g.,
airfare, taxi) from home to UCLA. Students traveling within California
but outside of the Los Angeles area will be reimbursed up to $200 for
travel expenses (e.g., taxi, mileage). Limited parking is available at
the student's expense, payable in full at the beginning of the program.
For 2009, the rate was $230.00 for 8 weeks and $310 for 10 weeks.
Posted 11/5/09 Bird
survey jobs in the Sierra Nevada with PRBO
PRBO SIERRA NEVADA SONGBIRD PROGRAM. Up to 20 positions
available, including several crew supervisors on multiple songbird
monitoring projects in the Sierra Nevada of California. Project
dates: ~19 April through 10 August 2009 (crew supervisors may start
April 12). Primary duties vary by project but include
multi-species point counting, woodpecker surveys, mist-netting,
vegetation surveys, orienteering and data entry. This project
offers a unique opportunity to explore and observe birds across a wide
range of habitats and help guide forest management in the ecologically
significant Sierra Nevada and Southern Cascades. Field work
covers a vast range of elevations and habitats, including, aspen, oak,
chaparral, riparian, and coniferous forest. The positions will be
based out of multiple locations from the Lassen region to the southern
Sierra Nevada. Successful candidates must be able to identify
over 100 bird species by sight and sound following three weeks of
training. Compensation is $1800 - 2700/month based on position and
experience with housing and work vehicles provided. Candidates with a
strong background in bird identification by sight and sound and
previous experience point counting are preferred, but candidates with
2-3 seasons of any field research experience are encouraged to
apply. For all positions we require self-motivation, an
enthusiasm for travel and camping, good physical condition, willingness
to spend long hours in the field observing birds and the ability to
work well independently and in a group living situation. Most
positions require extensive travel in remote areas 5 days/week and
backpacking in wilderness areas. Email a letter of interest
describing previous field research experience (including non-bird
work), relevant course listings, specific dates of availability, a
resume, and contact information for three references to: ALISSA
FOGG email: afogg at prbo.org. Please note if you are applying to
other PRBO Conservation Science positions.
Posted 11/4/09 Tortoise
monitoring jobs IWS
The Institute for Wildlife Studies is hiring for three types of
positions related to monitoring desert tortoises in the Mojave desert
in California and Nevada, described below. There are several
openings for the technician positions. Please contact Dr. Julie
Young at tortoise [AT] iws.org if you have any questions.
Field Technicians for desert tortoise monitoring program
Institute for Wildlife Studies
Description:
The desert tortoise monitoring program is part of the USFWS initiative
for the recovery and monitoring of the endangered desert tortoise. Data
collected through distance sampling is used to estimate population size
and density. Field technicians are needed to fill positions related to
distance sampling.
Field technicians will work in pairs, walk pre-defined transects to
collect information on desert tortoises, and drive long distances
through the desert on dirt roads to travel between daily transects.
Field training will be provided, but applicants should have previous
experience with wilderness field skills and the ability to use a GPS
and topographic maps for navigation. Technicians must be able to walk
~12 km per day in challenging and uneven terrain, carrying personal
gear and field equipment. Technicians also must be prepared for
temperature and weather conditions that can change rapidly and without
warning, able to operate a 4WD vehicle, and willing to camp in the
desert backcountry for ~3 consecutive nights. Previous tortoise survey
experience is a plus.
-Preference will be given to applicants with previous desert tortoise
experience.
-Technicians must have a positive attitude and be capable of working
closely with others
-Exact start and end dates are to be determined, but expect to start in
early March and one crew will work until the end of April and a second
crew will work until the middle to end of May.
*Please specify preferred end date in your cover letter.
-Technicians will be expected to work 5 consecutive days per week, with
the understanding that 2 days off may vary.
-The position requires long hours, early morning start times, and
camping in the field.
-Compensation: Approximately $2,500/month (based on an hourly wage),
plus housing will be provided during the training (2 weeks in March)
and available intermittently throughout the field season.
Location:
Mojave Desert, California and Nevada
Qualified applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and contact
information for 3 references to:
Dr. Julie Young at tortoise [AT] iws.org, or Institute for Wildlife
Studies, PO Box 1104, Arcata, CA 95518. Please note the job (Field
Technician) you are applying for in the subject line.
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Telemetry Technicians for desert tortoise monitoring program
Institute for Wildlife Studies
Description:
The desert tortoise monitoring program is part of the USFWS initiative
for the recovery of the endangered desert tortoise. Data collected
through distance sampling is used to estimate population size density
and locations of tortoises determined by telemetry is used to calibrate
sighting probability. Field technicians are needed to fill positions
related to radio telemetry monitoring of tortoises.
Telemetry technicians work alone but in coordination with distance
sampling technicians. Technicians are expected to listen for previously
tagged tortoises and obtain visuals of tagged tortoises. Field training
will be provided, but applicants should have previous experience with
radio telemetry, wilderness field skills, and GPS and topographic maps
for navigation. Technicians must be able to walk alone for long
distances in challenging and uneven terrain, carrying personal gear and
field equipment. Technicians also must be prepared for
temperature and weather conditions that can change rapidly and without
warning, able to operate a 4WD vehicle, and willing to camp in the
desert backcountry for ~3 consecutive nights.
-Preference will be given to applicants with previous desert tortoise
experience.
-Technicians must be capable of working alone, but communicate and
coordinate activities regularly with others.
-Exact start and end date is to be determined, but expect to start in
early March and work through the end of April.
-Technicians will be expected to work 5 consecutive days per week, with
the understanding that 2 days off may vary.
-The position requires long hours, early morning start times, and
camping in the field.
- Compensation: Approximately $2,500/month (based on an hourly wage),
plus housing will be provided during the training (2 weeks in March)
and available intermittently throughout the field season.
Location:
Mojave Desert, California and Nevada
Qualified applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and contact
information for 3 references to:
Dr. Julie Young at tortoise [AT] iws.org, or Institute for Wildlife
Studies, PO Box 1104, Arcata, CA 95518. Please note the job (Telemetry
technician) you are applying for in the subject line.
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QAQC/Project Coordinator for desert tortoise monitoring program
Institute for Wildlife Studies
Description:
The desert tortoise monitoring program is part of the USFWS initiative
for the recovery and monitoring of the endangered desert tortoise. Data
collected through distance sampling is used to estimate population size
and density. Field technicians obtain data from line distance sampling
transects and radio-telemetry that must be centrally collected, checked
following defined quality assurance/quality control (QAQC) guidelines,
and turned into USFWS weekly.
The QAQC/Project Coordinator will be responsible for:
(1) Traveling to
meet crews at specified locations in the Mojave desert for weekly
collection of data
(2) weekly
delivery of paper and electronic data that have been verified for
completeness and correctness (QAQC);
(3) weekly
updates on completion of assigned transects, and timely and appropriate
response to feedback from the USFWS to improve patterns in collected
data;
(4) assisting the
project lead with coordinating field crew schedules, creating maps,
creating or assisting with reports; and
(5) working with
field crews to reduce errors in data entry.
The position requires regular contact with IWS staff in the Arcata
office
and USFWS project staff, plus extensive and intensive interaction with
crews
in the field. The Project coordinator is expected to have previous
knowledge
of Microsoft Access and ArcGIS, experience leading and motivating field
crews, and an understanding of working with large databases, desert
environments and desert tortoises, distance sampling, and be willing to
participate in field work if needed.
The exact start and end date is to be determined, but we anticipate a
start in early March, with work through June 8. The coordinator is
expected to work 5 consecutive days per week, with the understanding
that 2 days off may vary. The position requires long hours, extensive
travel, and a willingness to visit and camp with field crews in the
Mojave Desert.
Salary: Approximately $3,000/month (based on an hourly wage), plus
housing.
Location:
Las Vegas, Nevada with travel to Barstow, CA and possibly throughout
the Mojave Desert.
Qualified applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and contact
information for 3 references to:
Dr. Julie Young at tortoise [AT] iws.org, or Institute for Wildlife
Studies, PO Box 1104, Arcata, CA 95518. Please note the job
(QAQC/Project Coordinator) you are applying for in the subject line.
Posted 10/30/09 Summer
Program in Undergraduate Research (SPUR) Case Western Reserve University
SYNOPSIS: The Summer Program for Undergraduate Research (SPUR) is
designed to acquaint students with all aspects of scientific research,
from formulation of a question to production of a final report.
The program runs from May 24, 2010 to July 31, 2010. All
participants are required to conduct ten weeks of research.
OBJECTIVES: This program consists of ten weeks of full time
student research on various biomedically related projects. For
these ten weeks, students gain invaluable research experience and learn
what it means to be part of a team, with many individuals working
toward a common goal. Mentors include faculty from the College of
Arts and Sciences, School of Medicine, and the School of
Engineering. In addition to the ten-week research experience the
students participate in several extracurricular activities. The
program will culminate with a one-day poster session where students can
share their results with the research community at Case Wester Reserve
University.
Participating departments include: anatomy, anthropology,
biochemistry, biology, biomedical engineering, cell biology, chemistry,
communication sciences, genetics, molecular biology & microbiology,
nutrition, neurosciences, pathology, pharmacology, physiology &
biophyusics, psychology, psychiatry, sociology, and Cleveleand Museum
of Natural History.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Seniors that are
graduating in May or June of 2010 are not eligible for this program.
FUNDING
The program includes a stipend of $3,500 for the ten weeks, and
$1,000 towards dormitory housing charges.
Posted 10/29/09 Cary
Institute of Ecosystem Studies
SYNOPSIS: Each summer, the IES-REU program provides ten
undergraduate students an opportunity to conduct quality research in
ecology at a well-established research institute. The program has
three major components: (1) Student Research Projects, (2) Research
Strategies for the Undergraduate, and (3) Research in Context.
Deadline(s): 02/05/2010
Contact: Pat
Zolnik, Undergraduate Research Program
Coordinator
OBJECTIVES: The program has three major components:
Student Research Projects: Under the guidance of one or two
scientific mentors, each student performs an independent research
project of her or his own design. Students receive a great deal
of support and guidance from their mentors and other IES scientists,
post docs, graduate students and research staff.
Research Strategies for the Undergraduate: Students are involved
in a number of activities to enhance their technical abilities and
skills for each facet of research. These programs also help them
reflect upon the research process and become better ecological
thinkers.
Research in Context: The Research in Context portion of the
program is designed to help REU students put their own research
activities into the broader perspectives of the discipline of ecology,
the scientific community, and the larger society.
ELIGIBILITY
REU participants must be current undergraduate students and must
be citizens or permanent residents of the United States. Students
must be enrolled in a degree program with at least one semester
remaining after completion of the summer REU program.
FUNDING
Students receive a stipend of $5,100 for their participation in
the program, which runs for 12-weeks from May 25 through August 13,
2010. The sponsor provides housing for students for the entire
summer plus a food allowance of $600.
Posted 10/29/09 Summer
Undergraduate Research Program Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
SYNOPSIS: The sponsor provides support for instruction in the
techniques of modern biology. Approximately twenty to twenty-five
students from around the world will be accepted to the ten-week summer
program.
OBJECTIVES: Students work with Laboratory staff on independent
research projects in the mentor's field of expertise specifically in
the areas of: Cancer Biology; Neuroscience; Plant Biology; Cellular and
Molecular Biology; Genetics; Macromolecular Structure; and
Bioinformatics. The fundamental objective of the URP program is
to give students an opportunity to conduct first-rate research.
Participants learn about scientific reasoning, laboratory methods,
theoretical principles,and scientific communication. The specific
objectives of the URP program are to: give college undergraduates a
taste of original research at the cutting edge of the biological
sciences; encourage awareness of the physical and intellectual tools
necessary for biological research; foster an awareness of the major
problem areas currently under investigation in the biomedical and life
sciences; and promote interactions with laboratory scientists through
an immersion in the research environment.
ELIGIBILITY
Any matriculated college sophomore or junior with a strong
academic background may apply. The program includes young men and
women from around the world and is open to all legitimate applicants
irrespective of gender, race, ethnic origin, or creed.
FUNDING
URP students will receive a stipend of $4,000 for their
participation in the program. All room and board expenses are
covered by the Program.
Posted 10/28/09 Summer
Medical and Research Training Program (SMART) Baylor College of Medicine
SYNOPSIS: The SMART Program provides undergradaute students an
opportunity to work in a research lab located in the Texas Medical
Center.
OBJECTIVES: The program provides undergraduate students an
opportunity to work in a research lab located in the Texas Medical
Center. Daily seminars enhance students' knowledge of biomedicine
and their perception of the role science and scientists play in modern
society.
Areas of research include: Biochemistry; Biomedical Engineering;
Breast Cancer; Cancer (General); Cardiovascular Sciences; Cell Biology;
Computational Biology; Developmental Biology; Gene Therapy; Immunology;
Microbiology; Molecular Biology; Molecular Biophysics; Molecular
Genetics; Molecular Pathobiology; Neuroscience; Nutrition; Pediatrics;
Pharmacology; Physiology; Structural Biology; and Virology.
ELIGIBILITY
Only international students who are enrolled in educational
programs in the United States are eligible to apply. All
applicants must currently be attending an undergraduate
university. All applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Applicants who graduate before or during the program will not be
eligible. No previous research experience is required except of
first-year students. Applications from first-year students
without previous research experience will not be accepted.
FUNDING
Participants are compensated $4,000 for nine weeks.
Dormitory housing is available and located within walking distance from
the Baylor complex. Travel and housing reimbursement vary
depending on grant sources. Approximately eighty positions are
available for this summer.
Posted 10/28/09 Summer
Program for Undergraduate Research for Study of Gene Structure and
Function Hunter College, City University of New
York
SYNOPSIS: The goal of the Institute is to prepare and encourage
U.S. undergraduate students to pursue graduate Biomedical
Research.
Deadline(s): 02/01/2010
Contact:
Christine
Gonzalez
Address: Center
for Study of Gene Structure and Function
695 Park Avenue, Room 932HN
New York, NY 10021
U.S.A.
E-mail: cgonzalez@genectr.hunter.cuny.edu
OBJECTIVES: The sponsor provides support to prepare and encourage
U.S. undergraduate students to pursue graduate Biomedical Research.
ELIGIBILITY
Eligible applicants are college sophomores or juniors with
biology, chemistry, biopsychology, or biophysics majors. Applicants
must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Members of minority
groups under-represented in science (African American, Latino, Native
American, Alaskan Natives, Pacific Islander) are especially encouraged
to apply.
FUNDING
Participants receive a $3,000 stipend. Travel expenses are
reimbursed upon arrival. Housing is provided at the International
House in Manhattan at no cost for those unable to commute.
Posted 10/28/09 Summer
Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF) Boston University
SYNOPSIS: he sponsor provides ten to twenty $4,500 awards for a
ten week research experience that supports undergraduate students for
the summer. Fellowships are offered to promote access to graduate
education to talented undegraduate students, especially among
underrepresented minorities.
OBJECTIVES: These fellowships provide research projects
supervised by Boston University faculty in engineering, computer
science, biology, chemistry, and psychology.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of
3.0 and a graduation date later than May 2010. Applicants must be
U.S. citizens or permament residents.
FUNDING
Participants receive: a $4,500 stipend; $600 for research
supplies; $550 potential travel subsidy; and housing in a Boston
University dormitory. The sponsor also includes travel and lodging
during the weekend of the October Undergraduate Research Symposium.
Program dates are June 1 to August 6, 2010.
Posted 10/28/09 Mary
T. Carothers Summer Environmental Studies Scholarship Garden Club of America
SYNOPSIS: The sponsor provides financial support to college
students following their freshman, sophomore, or junior year who wish
to pursue summer studies doing field work, research, or classroom work
in the environmental field.
OBJECTIVES: The scholarship benefits young men and women who are
interested in furthering their studies and careers in the field of
ecology and offers an opportunity to gain knowledge and experience
beyond the regular course of study. Work may award academic credit but
should be in addition to required courses.
ELIGIBILITY
College students enrolled in accredited United States
universities and colleges following their freshman, sophomore, or
junior year are eligible to apply.
FUNDING
The sponsor anticipates making one award of $2,000.
Posted 10/25/09 Clara
Carter Higgins Summer Environmental Studies Scholarship and GCA Awards
for Summer Environmental Studies Garden Club of America
SYNOPSIS: The sponsor provides financial support to college
students following their freshman, sophomore, or junior year who wish
to pursue summer studies doing field work, research, or classroom work
in the environmental field.
OBJECTIVES: The scholarship benefits young men and women who are
interested in furthering their studies and careers in the field of
ecology and offers an opportunity to gain knowledge and experience
beyond the regular course of study. Work may award academic credit but
should be in addition to required courses.
ELIGIBILITY
College students enrolled in accredited United States
universities and colleges following their freshman, sophomore, or
junior year are eligible to apply.
FUNDING
The sponsor anticipates making two awards of $2,000.
Posted 10/25/09 Elizabeth
Gardener Norweb Summer Environmental Studies Scholarship Garden Club of America
SYNOPSIS: The sponsor provides financial support to college
students following their freshman, sophomore, or junior year who wish
to pursue summer studies doing field work, research, or classroom work
in the environmental field.
OBJECTIVES: The scholarship benefits young men and women who are
interested in furthering their studies and careers in the field of
ecology and offers an opportunity to gain knowledge and experience
beyond the regular course of study. Work may award academic credit but
should be in addition to required courses.
ELIGIBILITY
College students enrolled in accredited United States
universities and colleges following their freshman, sophomore, or
junior year are eligible to apply.
FUNDING
The sponsor anticipates making one award of $2,000.
Posted 10/25/09 Joan
K. Hunt and Rachel M. Hunt Summer Scholarship in Field Botany Garden Club of America
SYNOPSIS: The sponsor provides financial support to college
students toward a summer study of field botany.
OBJECTIVES: The purpose of the scholarship is to promote the
awareness of the importance of botany to horticulture. It does not
support lab work. The summer projects may be pursued beyond the
regular course of study to gain additional knowledge and experience and
may award credit. The specific course of study and the location are
chosen by the student. Some suggested studies include: assisting
a botanist with field studies; assisting a botanist with plant
inventories; plant monitoring in a national forest; and/or internship
on a special project in a botanical garden.
ELIGIBILITY
College students enrolled in accredited United States
universities and colleges following their freshman, sophomore, junior
or senior years and graduates pursuing a Master's degree are eligible
to apply.
FUNDING
The sponsor anticipates making one or more awards of $2,000.
Posted 10/25/09 GCA
Summer Scholarship in Field Botany Garden Club of America
SYNOPSIS: Support is provided to college undergraduates following
their undergraduate years or graduate students up to the Masters degree
level wishing to pursue summer studies doing work in the field
specifically related to field botany.
OBJECTIVES: This award addresses the need to promote the study of
botany to the horticulture public and increase the awareness of the
importance of botany to horticulture. Field work may be be done
in North America, Central America or South America, but with equally
qualified candidates, preference is given to students studying in the
United States. All candidates must be enrolled in a U.S. college or
university. The summer project may be pursued beyond the regular course
of study to gain additional knowledge and experience, and may award
credit.
ELIGIBILITY
Eligible applicants are college students following their
freshman, sophomore, junior or senior year and graduates pursuing a
Master's degree. All candidates must be enrolled in a U.S. college or
university.
FUNDING
The sponsor anticipates making one or more awards at $2,000 each.
Posted 10/25/09 Zeller
Summer Scholarship in Medicinal Botany Garden Club of America
SYNOPSIS: The sponsor provides financial support to students who
show a keen interest in Medicinal Botany, as evidenced by course work
and/or professor recommendations.
OBJECTIVES: The award was established to encourage summer studies
of medicinal botany at the undergraduate level for students enrolled in
accredited U.S. colleges and universities following their freshman,
sophomore, junior and senior years. Work may award academic
credit, may be toward experience in the field or laboratory, or may be
part of an internship requirement for graduation.
ELIGIBILITY
College students enrolled in accredited United States
universities and colleges following their freshman, sophomore, junior
or senior year are eligible to apply.
FUNDING
The sponsor anticipates making one award of $2,000.
Posted 10/25/09 Job
Position: Field Technician Needed in Mexico
A field technician is needed for a project in Tapachula, Mexico from
January through March, 2010. This project is looking at larval ecology
of the mosquito Aedes aegypti.
Aedes aegypti
is a vector of Dengue Fever. These mosquitoes develop as larvae
in containers of water in and around peoples‚ houses. In order to
design more efficient approaches for controlling Ae. aegypti
it is critical to understand the factors that regulate the larval
population within water-filled containers. These studies focus on
understanding the impact of density and competition on the population.
Field work involves collecting buckets from people's houses to use for
the experiments, counting larvae everyday, identifying larval instars
and identifying adult mosquitoes. We are looking for a person that has
the following skills: pays closes attention detail, experience with
microscopes, willing to work long hours, tolerant of mosquitoes, and
able to be lead a 2 person team. Knowledge of Spanish is preferable but
not required for application.
Lodging and Food will be covered, Air transportation is negotiable.
For more information on the project please visit the following website
and click on people, bios and projects: Rachael Katz
OBJECTIVES: This REU program focuses on understanding how high
latitude glaciers, melt-water streams, and sedimentation in lakes and
fjords respond to changing climate. Six undergraduate students will be
selected each year beginning in the summer of 2004. Students will
formulate their own research questions, develop their project, and
complete their field research during a five-week program in Svalbard,
Norway. After the completion of the summer program, students will
complete their projects at their home institution during the following
academic year as a senior thesis. A spring symposium will bring all
participants back together again with their final results.
ELIGIBILITY
The sponsor mandates that all participants of REU programs be
United States citizens or permanent residents of the United
States. Highly motivated junior year undergraduate students who
can successfully complete independent work and have a strong interest
in climate studies and polar science are encouraged to apply.
Preference will be given to students who have maintained a minimum GPA
of 3.0 at the completion of their junior year, and at least B grades in
upper level geology, cognate science, and mathematical courses.
FUNDING
Selected students will receive full financial support for travel
to and fieldwork in Svalbard and a summer stipend.
Posted 10/20/09 Summer
Honors Undergraduate Research Program (SHURP) Harvard Medical School
SYNOPSIS: The sponsor provides a ten-week summer research program
primarily for college students belonging to minority groups that are
under-represented in the sciences. The Program is offered for
currently-enrolled undergraduates who are considering careers in
biological or biomedical research sciences.
OBJECTIVES: Summer research opportunities will be available in a
variety of biological and biomedical sciences including (but not
limited to): cellular and developmental biology, cell cycle regulation,
cardiac and cardio-pulmonary functions and pathology, studies of blood
cells, cancer biology, endocrinology, immunology, microbiology,
molecular biology and genetics, receptor structure and functions,
transmembrane signaling mechanisms, study of clotting mechanisms, and
virology. The research experience will be supplemented by an informal
student-faculty seminar course, in which students meet on a weekly
basis during supper to discuss their research projects with other
student participants and faculty. Students also participate in a weekly
career discussion luncheon series, in which they learn about the career
paths of current faculty and graduate students and about many aspects
of choosing graduate programs, preparing applications, and preparing
for interviews. There are also informal opportunities for students to
meet current faculty and graduate students, including a peer mentoring
program.
ELIGIBILITY
The Program is offered for currently-enrolled undergraduates who
are considering careers in biological or biomedical research sciences,
who have already had at least one summer (or equivalent term-time) of
experience in a research laboratory, and who have taken at least one
upper-level biology course that includes molecular biology. U.S.
citizenship or permanent residency is required.
FUNDING
The 2010 Program is scheduled to run from June 1 through August
7, although arrival and departure dates of one week earlier or later
may be arranged in a few cases if necessary. Students are
expected to participate for the full ten weeks of the Program.
The sponsor will provide all research- and course-related expenses,
housing at the medical school dormitory, travel to and from the
program, a stipend of approximately $400/week for 10 weeks, and health
insurance if it is needed.
Posted 10/13/09 Summer
Research Experience for Undergraduates in Animal Behavior Indiana University
SYNOPSIS: The REU program in Animal Behavior brings about ten
undergraduate students to Indiana University each summer to engage in
animal behavior research. The program offers a unique opportunity for
talented undergraduates to spend the summer doing state-of-the-art
research and to gain valuable skills while exploring career
opportunities in the sciences.
Deadline(s): 02/15/2010
Address: Center
for the Integrative Study of Animal Behavior
402 North Park Avenue
Bloomington, IN 47405
U.S.A.
E-mail: cisab@indiana.edu
OBJECTIVES: During the first two weeks, interns divide their time
between group training activities and their home laboratory where they
begin working out their research project. The group training activities
include research seminar presentations, hands-on training in field and
laboratory techniques (including a trip behind the scenes at the
Indianapolis zoo), and a workshop in ethics. The remainder of the
summer is focused on the conduct, analysis and presentation of their
research project. Brief Workshops are also offered on taking the
graduate record examinations, applying to graduate school and designing
a power point presentation.
ELIGIBILITY
Participants must be citizens or permanent residents of the
United States. Students will not enroll in classes or hold outside
employment during the term of their internship, and must be enrolled as
an undergraduate student during the REU program.
FUNDING
The sponsor provides each student with a stipend of at least
$4,000 for the ten-week program, a single occupancy room in the IU
residence halls (Ashton-Weatherby complex), a basic meal plan, and
travel expenses.
Posted 10/8/09 Research
Experiences for Undergraduates in Tropical Biology in Costa Rica Organization for Tropical Studies
SYNOPSIS: The OTS Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)
was established for advanced biology students interested in conducting
field research under the supervision of an experienced tropical
ecologist. OTS will support twelve undergraduates, selected
through a competitive application process, for an eight-week research
program at the world-renowned La Selva Biological Station in the
Caribbean lowlands of Costa Rica.
OBJECTIVES: In collaboration with a research mentor, students
will design, conduct and present field research projects at La
Selva. The program will provide students with a first-hand
look at the challenges and rewards of tropical field research.
Students will participate in a rich academic field environment,
including research presentations, discussions, and an ethics component
focusing on issues in tropical biology and conservation. In
addition, participants will have access to the social, cultural, and
recreational activities of the rural communities surrounding La Selva.
ELIGIBILITY
Eligible applicants are U.S. citizens and permanent residents who
are undergraduate students in accredited institutions in the United
States. Freshmen and graduating seniors are not eligible to
apply. The REU Program is open to advanced biology students with
a demonstrated interest in field ecology. Interested students
must have two semesters of upper-level college biology courses (e.g.,
ecology, evolution, animal behavior, plant taxonomy, research methods,
etc.) and one semester of college-level Spanish to participate in the
program.
FUNDING
The OTS REU award covers the cost of room and board and
international travel to and from Costa Rica. Participants will also
receive a stipend ($4000) to help cover living expenses and costs of
field equipment. The program begins on June 13, 2010 and ends August 6,
2010. Students will live at La Selva Biological Station during the
eight-week research experience.
Posted 10/7/09 Grants
in Herpetology Society for the Study of Amphibians
and Reptiles
SYNOPSIS: The sponsor provides support for deserving individuals
or organizations involved in herpetological research, education, or
conservation.
Deadline(s): 12/31/2009
Contact: Erik
R.
Wild, Chair, SSAR
Grants-in-Herpetology
Address:
Department of Biology
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI 54481-3897
U.S.A.
E-mail: ewild@uwsp.edu
OBJECTIVES: Grant proposals will be considered in the following
categories:
CONSERVATION OF AMPHIBIANS AND/OR REPTILES--proposals should
address research (particularly conservation biology) on species
endangered or threatened at the state, national, or international
level, or address research on potentially threatened habitats or
species, or on introduced injurious species.
FIELD RESEARCH--proposals may address needs for field station
fees or equipment and materials in field oriented projects, or the
field work portions of broader studies. This might include in-situ
behavioral studies, ecological, life history, or sexual selection
studies. Survey work by individuals or regional societies may be
submitted here or in TRAVEL below depending on how the funds are to be
used.
LABORATORY RESEARCH--proposals may address needs for equipment or
materials in laboratory projects or laboratory portions of broader
projects. This might include studies in behavior, biochemistry,
molecular biology, biomechanics, or physiology.
HERPETOLOGICAL EDUCATION--proposals may address an educational
project or start up support for an educational program in a zoo,
museum, park, nature center, regional herpetological society, etc. The
project must focus on a herpetological topic.
TRAVEL--proposals may address support for travel to field study
sites near or far, or to utilize distant collections or facilities. If
funding is sought to get from one place to another, proposals should be
submitted in the TRAVEL category. Proposals normally submitted in the
CONSERVATION or FIELD RESEARCH categories should be submitted here if
travel funding is being sought.
INTERNATIONAL--proposals may address needs in any of the above
five categories.
ELIGIBILITY
Preference may be given to individuals who might not have access
to other funding sources. All applicants must be students and
members of the SSAR with the following exceptions: those applying for
support of regional herpetological society projects need not be SSAR
members; those applying for the International category must be students
but need not be SSAR members; and those applying for the Herpetological
Education category need not be a student or a SSAR member.
Applicants are limited to submission of one proposal in one category
per year. Past recipients of a GIH award in any category are not
eligible for future awards.
Posted 9/23/09Paul
W. Zuccair Internship Program Pasteur Foundation
SYNOPSIS: The sponsor offers support for U.S. undergraduate
students to participate in an ten-week internship program at the
Institut Pasteur, to encourage students in the pursuit of a scientific
career and to expose them to an international laboratory experience.
DEADLINE NOTE
The postmark deadline for letters of recommendation is December 11, 2009. The
deadline for receipt of applications is December 18, 2009.
OBJECTIVES:
During the internships, interns will carry out research
supervised by a lab mentor. Participating labs are in the
following departments at the institute: Infection and Epidemiology;
Genomics and Genetics; Cellular Biology and Infection and
Virology. Specific subjects include: fungi and mycoses, bacterial
genomics and multi-drug resistance, bioinformatics, dynamic imaging,
etc.
ELIGIBILITY
Eligible applicants are: U.S. citizens; undergraduates who have
completed two full years (four semesters) of college course work by the
time the internship commences, and have not yet received their
undergraduate degree at the time of application. Applicants
should have a strong interest in biosciences and biomedical research
(prior lab experience is recommended). A knowledge of French or
the desire to learn it is advisable.
FUNDING
Interns will receive a living allowance of $400 per week for a
total maximum of $4,000. Travel and housing expenses are not paid
by the program, but a $300 subsidy is provided and intended to defray
the cost of travel and requisite insurance. Depending on
availability, affordable housing in a residence may be possible.
Posted 9/23/09 Student
Research Opportunities in Thailand
The University of Arkansas has been awarded a grant from the National
Science Foundation for a project entitled "Studies of Fungal
Biodiversity in Northern Thailand." The funding provided by NSF will
support a program that provides the opportunity, during each of three
summers, for four undergraduate and/or graduate students to spend a
month carrying out biodiversity studies of fungi and fungus-like
organisms associated with tropical forests in northern Thailand as
research projects. Tropical forests are thought to be the terrestrial
ecosystems characterized by the highest fungal biodiversity, but a
major portion of this biodiversity has yet to be documented. In
Thailand, the student participants will interact with scientists and
graduate students at Chiang Mai University, Mae Fah Luang University
and the Mushroom Research Centre. The international aspects of the
program are expected to represent an extraordinary training/educational
experience for these students, since the interaction with their student
counterparts in Thailand will involve sharing the same accommodations,
joint field work at study sites in northern Thailand and
laboratory-based sessions during which they will work together on
processing and analyzing samples and data.
Steve Stephenson of the University of Arkansas is the program
coordinator, with Dennis Desjardin of San Francisco State University
and Steve Miller of the University of Wyoming serving as co-directors.
Mycologists in Thailand involved in the program are Kevin Hyde at Mae
Fah Luang University and Saisamorn Lumyong at Chiang Mai University.
The first period of student research in Thailand is scheduled to be
carried out during mid-June to mid-July of 2010. Potential student
research projects would include such things as studying the
basidiomycetous fungi associated with coarse woody debris and forest
floor litter (to be mentored by Desjardin), ectomycorrhizal fungi
associated with the forests of northern Thailand (to be mentored by
Miller), and ecological assemblages of macrofungi and slime molds of
different types of forest communities (to be mentored by Stephenson).
To be considered eligible for the program, students must be citizens or
permanent residents of the United States or its possessions (e.g.,
Puerto Rico). The program is open to both undergraduate students
enrolled in a degree program (full- or part-time) leading to a
bachelor's degree and graduate students pursuing an advanced degree.
Because of the somewhat specialized nature of the research projects to
be carried out (i.e., assessing fungal biodiversity), any student
applying for the program would be expected to have completed (or be
scheduled to complete by the end of the academic year in which their
application was submitted) at least one course in general mycology.
However, having had a course in mycology is not an absolute
prerequisite. Although the goal is to have two undergraduate students
and two graduate students involved in each of the three years of the
program, the ratio of undergraduate students/graduate students will
depend upon the composition of the pool of applicants. Applications
from students attending predominantly undergraduate institutions,
students who are the first members of their family to attend college,
non-traditional students returning to school, and students from ethnic
groups that are traditionally under-represented in the sciences are
especially welcomed. The program will cover all of the costs involved
(i.e., roundtrip airfare, health insurance, lodging, meals, and travel
to study sites) in traveling to and then carrying out a research
project in Thailand, and each student participant will receive a
stipend of $1,750.
Potential graduate and undergraduate student program participants
should submit applications directly to the program coordinator at the
University of Arkansas. Each application must consist of (1) a letter
expressing the student's interest in being considered for the program,
(2) a copy of the student's academic transcript, (3) letters of
recommendation from two persons and (4) a two-page essay addressing the
development of the student's interest in mycology, tropical ecology or
evolutionary biology and his/her current professional career goals. All
application materials can be submitted by regular mail (to Stephenson),
e-mail (slsteph@uark.edu) or by
fax (479-575-4010). It is anticipated that letters of recommendation
would come from faculty advisors (or other individuals who are able to
comment on the applicant's academic ability) at the student's home
institution or from mentors from previous research activities. All
materials related to the application must be received on or before February 1, 2010. The students
selected for the program plus at least two alternates will be selected
by March 15, 2010. Once accepted into the program, student participants
will be given assigned readings (i.e. relevant papers supplied as pdf
files) relating to tropical mycology and the particular groups of fungi
that could form the basis of their student projects. Addition
information on the program is available from the coordinator and both
co-directors.
Posted 9/19/09 Greater
Research Opportunities (GRO) Fellowships for Undergraduate
Environmental Study (NCER) Environmental Protection Agency
SYNOPSIS: The sponsor offers fellowships to support quality
environmental education for undergraduate students, thereby encouraging
them to pursue careers in environmentally related fields and to
continue their education beyond the baccalaureate level.
Fellowships cover stipend, tuition, and expenses for a two year
period. A summer internship isalso required.
OBJECTIVES: The program is intended to strengthen the
environmental research capacity of institutions of higher education
that receive limited funding to build such capacity, including in
particular institutions with substantial minority enrollment. The
program supports quality environmental education for undergraduate
students, thereby encouraging them to pursue careers in environmentally
related fields and to continue their education beyond the baccalaureate
level. This goal is consistent with the sponsor's mission, which
is to provide leadership in the nation's environmental science,
research, education, assessment, restoration, and preservation
efforts. This program will benefit both the public and private
sectors which will need a steady stream of well-trained and diverse
environmental specialists if our society is to meet the environmental
challenges of the future.
This RFA solicits applications from students performing
investigation in a variety of environmentally related research topics,
as follows: Natural and Life Sciences; Environmental Science and
Interdisciplinary; Engineering; Social Sciences and Decision Making;
Physical Sciences; and Mathematics and Computer Science.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must be citizens of the United States or its
territories or possessions, or be lawfully admitted to the United
States for permanent residence. Students at schools that have
substantial minority enrollment are particularly encouraged to
apply. Students must be pursuing a bachelor's degree in an
environmentally related field of specialization. Students must
have two academic years remaining from the start of the Fall semester
(Fall 2010), before receiving a bachelor's degree. Students must
have at least a "B" average overall.
FUNDING
It is anticipated that a total of $1,395,000 will be awarded this
year. The sponsor anticipates funding approximately 30
fellowships under the current request. The fellowship provides up
to $19,250 per year of academic support and $8,000 for internship
support for a combined total of up to $46,500 over the life of the
fellowship. During the nine-month academic year, a $750 stipend
will be paid to the fellow each month, for a total annual stipend of
$6,750. Stipends are paid directly to the fellow. Each
fellowship institution may choose to supplement a Fellow's stipend from
institutional funds in accordance with the supplementation policy of
the institution. Up to $10,000 per year will be paid directly to
the institution for allowable tuition and fees. For the purposes
of this fellowship, health insurance is not considered to be an
academic fee even if it is required by the institution. Health
insurance costs may, however, be paid from the expense
allowance. Up to $2,500 will be provided to pay for items and
activities for the direct benefit of the student's education, such as
for health insurance, books, supplies, equipment, and travel to
technical and scientific meetings. Specific instructions
regarding the disbursement and management of the expense allowance will
be provided during the award process. During the summer
internship, the fellow will receive a total of $8,000 for the
three-month period. This amount includes $1,000 for travel to and
from the summer internship site, $500 for travel while at the site, and
a stipend of $6,500 for living expenses. The term of
undergraduate fellowship is negotiated with the student and covers a
period of nine months for each fellowship year. Students seeking
a bachelor's degree may be supported for a maximum of two years.
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