Deadline- 31 July 2012
Countries/Region- Mexico, Central America, South America, Madagascar, Vietnam, and Tanzania
The Missouri Botanical Garden (MBG) invites Proposals for the Fellowships in Conservation Biology.
The purpose of the Fellowship is to broaden the Fellows’ expertise and experience in conservation biology. Utilizing varied techniques and resources, Fellows will participate in scientific research projects and activities related to the population dynamics of rare plants, restoration of endangered plant species, ex situ conservation of native plant species, germination ecology of rare plants, and effects of climate change on the spatial distribution of plants. Fellows will be encouraged to develop a small, independent research project related to themes of current research activities at MBG’s Center for Conservation and Sustainable Development (CCSD) Opportunities may be available for the Fellow to participate in national workshops and meetings that provide training in conservation biology.
Eligibility-
- The Fellowships are open to applicants from Mexico, Central America, South America, Madagascar, Vietnam, and Tanzania.
- Application is open to-
- individuals who have recently completed an undergraduate degree,
- graduate students, or
- professionals from universities, governmental, and nongovernmental organizations.
- To qualify, applicants must have an undergraduate degree in conservation biology, ecology, botany/plant sciences, or a related field and prior research experience.
- Applicants must be willing to occasionally work long hours in hot, dry, and wet weather conditions and must have the ability to hike up to 3 miles carrying a 30-pound pack. During their stay, Fellows must have health insurance, which will be provided by MBG.
- Fluency in English preferred.
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