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REU Summer Intership Program for Females and Underrepresented Minorities
| Primary Institution: | Center for Research on Invasive Plants and Small Populations |
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| Affiliation: | University of Idaho |
| City: | Moscow |
| State: | ID |
| Job Duration: | June 1st - July 31st |
| Class Requirement: | Completed Freshman Year |
| Citizenship Requirement: | U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Legal Resident |
| Minimum GPA: | none |
| Position Type: | Research |
| Discipline(s): | Biology Natural Resources Fisheries Conservation |
| Description: | OPPORTUNITIES: The Center for Research on Invasive Species and Small Populations (CRISSP) at the University of Idaho is sponsoring 9 undergraduate interns to work with Center Faculty for a 9-week period during June - July of 2009. Summer interns will participate in faculty and/or graduate student research, as well as activities designed to help prepare them for graduate school and a career in science. Interns will receive a salary of $450 per week for the 9 week internship. SUMMER ACTIVITIES: Summaries of the Research Projects that will host interns during 2009 are provided below. In addition to field and laboratory research, the interns will participate in group activities where they will learn about one another's projects, meet with faculty members, attend research and mentoring seminars, learn about graduate school preparation and opportunities, and visit research sites and other areas of interest in the region. University housing and food are provided. Travel funds are available. APPLICATIONS (Due April 1st): To apply, please submit the following materials by April 1st electronically to: Marijka Haverhals Student Intern Coordinator marijka@uidaho.edu 1. Letter of interest indicating your top 3 choices for Research Projects (see website), previous research experience, and career goals. *Optional: Please indicate your ethnicity. This information will not be made public and is part of the goals to encourage representation from underrepresented groups. 2. Curriculum Vitae (or Resume). 3. Names and contact information (email and phone numbers) for 3 references. Please indicate in the email subject line "CRISSP INTERN APPLICATION" |
| Stipend: | $3600 for the 9 week internship |
| Benefits: | Housing Meal Plan Travel Reimbursement |
| Application Deadline: | 4/01/2009 |
| Job Website: | http://www.cnr.uidaho.edu/crissp/reugrant.htm |
| Additional Information: | A weekend team-building rafting trip on the wild and scenic Salmon River for summer interns and faculty members will also be offered as part of a science ethics component. |
Research/Internship Opportunity Contact Information | |
| Primary Contact: |
Marijka Haverhals CRISSP - Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources PO Box 441136 Moscow, ID 83844-1136 Email: marijka@uidaho.edu |
| Secondary Contact: |
Dr. Janet Rachlow Fish & Wildlife Resources University of Idaho Moscow, ID 838440-1136 Email: jrachlow@uidaho.edu |
