University of Virginia's Mountain Lake Biological Station is looking for innovative and independent students to study population biology. This work will include field-based studies of ecology, evolution, and behavior. The site is a full-service residential field station surrounded by ideal conditions for exploration and creative studies!
Eligibility
1) U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or permanent residents of the United States
2) Continuing as an undergraduate in fall 2016
2) Continuing as an undergraduate in fall 2016
3) Willing to embrace physical labor, demanding hiking, and long hours in the field in all weather conditions
Program Details
Duration: 10 weeks
May 23 - July 29 **short trips away from site can be arranged**
Program Details
Duration: 10 weeks
May 23 - July 29 **short trips away from site can be arranged**
Stipend: $5,250
Room and Board: PROVIDED
Travel to and from the program: PROVIDED
Project expenses: PROVIDED
Travel to and from the program: PROVIDED
Project expenses: PROVIDED
Application deadline: February 20, 2016
Application Process
The program emphasizes that an applicants' recommendations and essays are weighed much more heavily than GPA.
The program emphasizes that an applicants' recommendations and essays are weighed much more heavily than GPA.
***If you plan to apply, please email Janet McGlynn at mcglynn@umbc.edu.***
Read more about the program: http://mlbs.org/reuprogram