ARIEL APPLETON RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS FOR 2009
Sponsored by The Research Ranch Foundation
And Wells Fargo
Purpose: To support non-destructive research in the natural sciences, with
emphasis on conservation ecology focused on species, communities, ecosystems
and ecosystem services, or human ecology in desert, grassland, savanna, and
riparian areas of the Sonoran and Chihuahuan ecoregions.
Amount: $2000 per fellowship, which is considered to cover costs of the study,
including room, board, transportation, and minor equipment. Payment will be
made directly to successful applicants.
Duration: Study to be completed within one year.
Eligibility: Undergraduate students or graduate students currently enrolled at
recognized academic institutions.
Dates: Complete electronic applications must be received on or before 1
February 2009 by W. R. Osterkamp ([EMAIL PROTECTED]). Awards will be announced
on 1 March 2009.
Application Requirements: applications must be received electronically, and
must include four parts in the order given below:
1. Biography of applicant including field experience, relevant courses
completed, and other information the applicant deems relevant.
2. Research proposal, not to exceed two pages, that describes the work to be
accomplished, its ecological or biophysical significance, relevance to
contemporary ecology or earth science, and a tentative timeline. All
information, excluding literature citations, must adhere to the two-page limit.
3. A one-page budget.
4. A letter of support from the faculty advisor stating that the applicant is
capable of conducting the proposed research. Letter describes level of
supervision or indicates how the work can be accomplished independently.
Student's work plan also must be endorsed by the student's faculty advisor.
Note: It is emphasized that (1) special consideration will be given to
projects that involve the Appleton-Whittell Research Ranch of the National
Audubon Society, near Elgin, Arizona (applicants are encouraged to consider
this site for part or all of the field work), and (2) research to be conducted
at the Research Ranch must be non-destructive relative to habitat, ecosystems,
and biophysical resources. If the proposed study is to be conducted at the
Research Ranch, applicants must complete and submit a separate application for
work to Linda Kennedy, Director, Appleton-Whittell Research Ranch of the
National Audubon Society, HC 1 Box 44, 366 Research Ranch Road, Elgin, AZ 85611
([EMAIL PROTECTED]; 520-455-5522), in addition to applying to us for a
fellowship. Research Ranch application forms and information about the site
can be found at http://www.audubonresearchranch.org.
Address questions to W. R. Osterkamp ([EMAIL PROTECTED]; 520-670-6821 ex. 113).
