AWARDS

IGERT PhD Fellowships in Watershed Science and Policy at SIU

Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIU) is offering 3 PhD fellowships in 2013 as part of NSF's Integrative Graduate Education Research and Training (IGERT) program.

The IGERT cohort will be comprised of an interdisciplinary team of students working together for the two years of the fellowship (2013-2015). Prospective students with interest in any watershed-related field of study (e.g., forestry, geology, hydrology, geography, engineering, biology, ecology, natural resource economics, or human dimensions of natural resource management) are encouraged to inquire with one of the IGERT Principal Investigators (listed at www.igert.siu.edu) for more information about the program.

Applicants holding a Master’s degree by the time the IGERT Fellowship begins are preferred, but direct PhD entry is possible in cases of exceptional qualifications. Fellowship benefits include a $30,000/year stipend for two years, $10,500/year cost of education allowance for two years, laptop, and travel support. Fellowships are available to U.S. citizens and permanent residents.

The IGERT application deadline is May 1, 2013. The start date for the fellowship program is August 19, 2013. Please note that applying to the IGERT also requires applying to the Graduate School and Department of the student’s major advisor.

For more information and the application, click here  or contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Summer REU Plum Island LTER

The Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) Ecosystems Center is seeking undergraduate applicants for summer research fellowships (REU) in watershed and estuarine ecosystems in Massachusetts. Fellowships are sponsored by the Plum Island Ecosystem Long-Term Ecological Research program. REU positions are available to U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are currently enrolled as undergraduates at U.S. colleges or universities (no graduating college seniors). REU participants are expected to start the program in early June and work full-time for 10-12 weeks during the summer of 2013. For more information, click here.

Clean Air-Cool Plant (CA-CP): 2013 Climate Fellowship and Informational Webinar

CA-CP’s Climate Fellowships pair outstanding students with challenging, important projects that will propel the US toward a low-carbon future. CA-CP Climate Fellows undertake challenging projects, receive supervision, mentorship, unique networking opportunities, and a stipend. For more information and a complete list of Climate Fellowships, click here. Deadline for applications is March 1, 2013.

There will be a Climate Fellowship Informational webinar held on February 25 at 5:00 p.m. ET to learn about the application process, placement opportunities, calendar, and professional development opportunities. To register, click here.

Michigan State University: Kellogg Biological Station Research Experience for Undergraduates Program

The Kellogg Biological Station is currently accepting applications from highly motivated students for the Summer REU Program.  REU students will live in residence at KBS and develop an independent research project in conjunction with a research mentor.  Tentative program dates are May 27th-August 2nd. REU students will be provided a stipend of $3000--$4500 plus free room and board; up to $400 to cover transportation to and from KBS; and up to  $500 for research expenses. 2013 projects include climate change and rapid evolution;  effects of climate change on Damselflies;  invasive species ecology;  plant eco-physiology; restoration ecology; biological invasions;  and ecological genetics. For more information, click here. Application deadline is February 1, 2013.

TCD Assistantships and Fellowships

The Tropical Conservation and Development (TCD) Program in the Center for Latin American Studies at the University of Florida (UF) announces a competition for Graduate Fellowships and Assistantships to support Master's and Doctoral level study in various disciplines. Awards cover tuition and provide a $16,000 stipend for one academic year of study at UF, usually matched by a second year of support from the student's department. For more information, click here. Application deadline is February 4, 2013.

American Institute of Biological Sciences Award

Applications are now being accepted for the 2013 AIBS Emerging Public Policy Leadership Award. This award recognizes graduate students in the biological sciences who have demonstrated initiative and leadership in science policy. Recipients receive first-hand experience at the interface of science and public policy. For more information, click here. Application deadline is January 28, 2013.

REU: Environmental Research on Forest Lakes

‌Montclair State University (MSU) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) sponsor an 8-week Summer Research Experience for Undergraduate (REU: Environmental Research on Forest Lakes) program at MSU's field station, New Jersey School of Conservation (NJSOC). The objective is to cultivate highly motivated undergraduate students in transdiciplinary environmental research. For more information, click here.

U-M Water Center Funding Notice

The recently established University of Michigan Water Center will be soliciting letters of intent in early 2013 for projects the Water Center will entertain, with a request for full proposals anticipated to be due in March/April 2013.

The Water Center’s mission is to marshal multi-disciplinary expertise across sectors to better protect, restore, and manage the Great Lakes and freshwater systems globally. With funds from the Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Family Foundation and the University of Michigan, the Water Center is focusing initial efforts on protecting and restoring the Great Lakes ecosystem.

The upcoming opportunity is for university-led, multi-disciplinary, and multi-sector research and assessment collaborations in support of Great Lakes restoration projects. There is particular interest in projects focusing on one or more of the following areas:

• Conducting assessments of environmental and/or economic outcomes for existing Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) projects (individual or multiple projects) identifying remaining science and management gaps, and outlining additional or alternative restoration actions, if necessary.
• Strengthening Great Lakes restoration efforts through enhanced integration of science/restoration efforts across multiple stressors and/or larger geographic scales in the Great Lakes basin, and identifying key science and management gaps.
• Improving restoration and protection science, techniques, and methods for the Great Lakes basin.

Great Lakes restoration-focused projects outside of the areas outlined above may also be considered. The solicitation for letters of intent will include more detail on areas of focus/interest.

Questions can be directed to Dr. Jennifer Read, Deputy Director at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

American Institute of Biological Science (AIBS) Seels Graduate Student Leaders to Shape Science Policy

Applications are now being accepted for the 2013 AIBS Emerging Public Policy Leadership Award. This award recognizes graduate students in the biological sciences who have demonstrated initiative and leadership in science policy. Recipients receive first-hand experience at the interface of science and public policy. For more information, click here. Application deadline is January 28, 2013.

INTECOL Award to Dr. R. Eugene Turner, President, INTECOL Wetland Working Group

Dr. R. Eugene Turner received the INTECOL Wetlands Award during the closing session of the 9th INTECOL International Wetlands Conference in Orlando, Florida on July 8th, 2012. Dr. Turner has chaired the INTECOL Wetlands Working Group (WWG) since the very beginning of the INTECOL Wetland conferences in 1978. In this long period, spanning 35 years, Dr. Turner has shown remarkable leadership in organizing the selection of venues based on bids put forward by the world's leading scientists and practitioners in wetland science, in helping the winning teams to organize the meetings according to the standards of INTECOL, in finding sponsorship and support by global, regional and local authorities and NGOs and in raising publicity for the meetings. In this way, he has been a key initiator and driving force behind all 9 very successful meetings so far, which have been organized across the globe. Dr. Turner has played a decisive role behind the screens in an effective as well as amiable way for all these meetings. See the INTECOL Bulletin, click here.

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