The 2013 Smith Postdoctoral Fellowship in Conservation Research aims to create opportunities for leading conservation biologists to strengthen their skills through two years of applied post-doctoral research, supplemented by training programs, peer networking, and field learning experiences.
The 2013 Smith Postdoctoral Fellowship also aims to:
· Build productive partnerships with conservation practitioners;
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· Cutting edge research in conservation biology;
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· Supporting and encouraging high-potential individuals to accept risk as a component of
·: justify;”>These Fellowships enable outstanding early-career scientists based at United States institution to improve and expand their research skills while directing their efforts towards problems of crucial conservation concern for the United States.
The Program invites individuals who want to better link conservation science and theory with crucial policy and management applications. This programme envisions that the cadre of scientists supported by the Smith Fellows Program eventually will assume leadership positions across the field of conservation science. The Program is funded by the Cedar Tree Foundation, founded by Dr. David H. Smith, and administered by the Society for Conservation Biology. Smith Fellows are awarded two years of support for applied research in the field of biological conservation and closely related fields.
Eligibility and Award Terms:
To be eligible individuals must have completed their doctorate within the past five years or by the time the award is made in 2013. Applicants who have not yet completed their doctorate must clearly indicate on the application the date the degree is expected.
- · Each Fellow will receive an annual salary of $50,000 plus benefits, with the post-doctoral position expected to run for two consecutive years. In addition to the stipend, each Fellow receives a travel budget of $8,000 and a research fund of $32,000 over the 2-year fellowship period
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- · Fellows will spend up to three weeks per year during their fellowship attending Program-sponsored professional development retreats each year. These retreats provide opportunities to cultivate skills typically not covered during their academic education including: leadership, communications, professional and funder networks, and to gain better understanding of policy making and application of research. Fellows are expected to pursue their research outlined in their proposal on a full-time basis
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- · Fellows are employed either by their sponsoring academic institution or conservation organization, typically the location of either their academic or practitioner mentor. The Program will provide up to 5% of the total direct costs as overhead reimbursement to the host organization. Second-year renewal of the fellowship is contingent upon satisfactory progress (including but not limited to participation in Program sponsored retreats) as well as timely completion of first-year activity and financial reports.
Important dates:
All applications materials must be received by September 21, 2012. Interviews will be conducted in January 2013. Unsuccessful candidates will be notified of the status of their application by January 31, 2013. Funds are available for Fellows to start anytime between March and September 2013.
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