OPPORTUNITY IN OVERSEAS FIELD ECOLOGY RESEARCH
*What:* Eight-week Summer Field Course in Tropical Ecology and Conservation *Where: *Gabon, Central Africa *When:* Summer 2025 *Focus:* Examining the effects of past human settlements on forest ecology & biodiversity PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: *Hands-On Mentorship in:* Archeology Ethnobotany Environmental Anthropology Geosciences Wildlife Biology *Pre-Departure Online Classes:* Six weeks of French language preparation Core concepts of conservation sciences *In-Country Collaboration:* One month in Gabon working with Gabonese student counterparts and international mentors Development of team research projects across multiple disciplines *Post-Return Support:* Professional development workshops for career guidance and networking *Funding and Benefits:* Funded by the National Science Foundation’s International Research Experiences for Students All travel and in-country expenses are covered Eight-week student stipend for summer 2025 Classroom and field instruction by scientists from renowned institutions *Eligibility Requirements:* Must be a citizen, national, or permanent resident of the United States Must currently be registered as an undergraduate or graduate student, with a minimum GPA of 2.5 One semester of sophomore-level ecology, evolutionary biology, or relevant discipline (e.g. geosciences, anthropology, or environmental science) Preferably one semester of college-level French Hold or are willing to apply for a valid passport Enjoy working in a multi-cultural setting and learning new skills Able to camp and work under physically strenuous conditions *Application Information:* Deadline: March 14, 2025 Apply at: http://inst.uno.edu/gabon *Contact*: Prof. Nicola Anthony (University of New Orleans): nanth...@uno.edu Prof. Johannes Foufopoulos (University of Michigan): jfou...@umich.edu -- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ * Johannes Foufopoulos, Ph.D.* https://seas.umich.edu/research/faculty/johannes-foufopoulos Associate Professor School for Environment and Sustainability University of Michigan Dana Building, 440 Church St., Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1041 * Voice*: 734-763 9460, *Fax*: 734-936 2195, *Skype*: johannesfoufopoulos To unsubscribe from this list please go to https://community.esa.org/confirm/?u=RhPWqPxFwODKvbkiT32nkIqRrsiSgulp
