Dear all, We would be very grateful if you could circulate this reminder to all interested students and colleagues.
CoBiD-UREKA Undergraduate Summer Research Programme 2008 is currently open to applications from undergraduate students completing their 3rd (Junior) year in biological sciences. The deadline for receipt of completed applications is 30 MARCH 2008. We must receive all materials by this date, including application form from student and a reference directly from a member of academic staff in the student's home Institution. Summer Research in Dublin Collections-Based Biology in Dublin (CoBiD) Undergraduate Research Experience & Knowledge Award This summer programme offers research projects and activities for students in organismal biology using biological collections Research Projects extreme environments | fire ecology | DNA barcoding | freshwater ecology | biocontrol | environmental epigenomics | terrestrial ecology | invasive species | plant evolution and extinction | life history | genomic imprinting Requirements completion of the third (junior) year of an undergraduate biosciences degree | ability to work independently | strong interest in the project of choice | career goals in organismal biology Full funding for the 10-week programme will be provided for 10 successful candidates, including assistance with air transportation to and from Dublin, accommodation in Dublin, and a small weekly allowance, as well as project expenses. Prior experience with museum collections is not required – one of the goals of the programme is to expose students to new research skills. The programme is open to all international as well as Irish and EU students. Term dates: June 16th to August 22nd 2008 For application instructions and more information: http://www.ucd.ie/ureka/ Applications must be received by 30 March 2008 Best wishes, THE UREKA TEAM Collections-based Biology in Dublin Undergraduate Research Experience & Knowledge Award www.ucd.ie/ureka
