The Cooperative Institute for Limnology and Ecosystems Research (CILER), administered by the University of Michigan, announces the 2008 Great Lakes Summer Student Fellowship Program. The 2008 program is hosted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (GLERL) and Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, the U.S.Geological Surveys (USGS) Great Lakes Science Center, and the Great Lakes Fishery Commission.
We seek to fill twenty-four (24) full-time, twelve-week positions. Preference is given to currently enrolled or just-graduated undergraduates, although graduate student applications will also be considered. Successful applicants will receive a stipend of $5,000 for the twelve-week fellowship. Summer fellowships are available in a broad range of fields including Aquatic Ecology, Communications, Outreach and Education, Maritime Archaeology, Data Analysis, Modeling, Marine Instrumentation, Fisheries, Oceanography, and Wetlands/GIS. Details on the individual fellowship opportunities are listed at: http://ciler.snre.umich.edu/summerfellowspositions.php. All application materials are located on the CILER website (http://ciler.snre.umich.edu). Fellowship applications must contain: 1. a completed application form 2. a résumé 3. transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable and can be mailed or e-mailed separately) 4. one reference letter (can be sent electronically if it originates from the reference writer) E-mail applications to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] All application material is due 22-February, 2008. Late applications will not be considered. Decisions about all positions will be made by 21-March, 2008. For specific questions about each opportunity, contact the individual mentors. These e-mail addresses are provided with the opportunity descriptions. The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
