Deadline- February 15, 2013
The Nature Conservancy is offering NatureNet Science Fellows program to pursue postdoctoral fellowships in the areas of Agriculture, Water & Energy.
NatureNet Science Fellows seeks outstanding early-career scientists to improve and expand their research skills while directing their efforts towards problems at the interface of conservation, business and technology. The program is run in partnership with the following universities: Columbia, Cornell, Princeton, Stanford, the University of Pennsylvania and Yale.
Fellows’ research programs will include both important basic research as well as science that addresses urgent challenges for conservation and that can be translated into or used immediately to guide action and policy.
Thematic areas for 2013 are-
- Agriculture
- Water
- Energy
Each fellow will receive an annual salary of $50,000 plus benefits, with the postdoctoral position expected to run for two consecutive years. In addition to the stipend, each fellow receives an annual travel budget of approximately $10,000 and an annual research fund of approximately $20,000.
Eligibility & Criteria-
Eligible individuals will have completed their doctorate within the past five years. Applicants who have not yet completed their doctorate must clearly indicate on the application the date the degree is expected.
Documents Required-
- Cover letter (less than one page). Applicants should provide a narrative of her/his academic background, research focus and evidence of leadership and innovation.
- CV or resume.
- Short essay (less than two pages). The applicant should indicate the host university (from the list of six) as well as the research thematic area and what general types of approaches she or he might take. We do not expect a detailed research plan; such a plan will be developed with the university and Conservancy mentors after one is awarded the fellowship. But the essay should indicate why the applicant has the right skills and background to make a major contribution in the area.
- Letters of recommendation. Arrange to have three letters of reference submitted as well.
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