The SWS Wetland Ambassadors Program is an international student research program in which graduate students participate in a visiting research fellowship at an institution outside their home country that features rigorous wetland research in the student’s area of interest.
The Society of Wetland Scientists (SWS) is pleased to announce the availability of one Wetland Ambassadors Graduate Research Fellowship for the Summer of 2019. The fellowship will provide the opportunity for a graduate student to travel to another country and conduct groundbreaking wetland research with some of the world’s top wetland research scientists. A grant of up to $5,000 will be awarded by SWS, while hosting institutions may provide for lab costs, meal plans, or room and board during the internship. Any funds or in-kind services that can be provided by the student’s sending institution are appreciated. We are currently accepting applications for the 2019 Wetland Ambassador program. *Eligibility* In order to be considered for a fellowship, the applicant must:In order to be considered for a fellowship, the applicant must: 1. Currently be enrolled in a M.S. or Ph.D. program related to wetland science (e.g. biology, environmental science, environmental engineering, etc.). 2. Be proficient in the English language. 3. Be in good academic standing and demonstrate interest in wetland science. 4. Not have previously been awarded a Wetland Ambassador Graduate Research Fellowship. *Application Instructions* To apply for the fellowship, applicants must complete all materials at the below application website by *Friday, January 25th at 11:59pm EST*. https://fs24.formsite.com/SWS2015/x78xizwlmt/index.html The application, found at the above link, requires: 1. General personal and demographic information 2. Academic transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable) 3. One letter of recommendation (not from family member, or current graduate research advisor) 4. Two brief essays 5. Deliverables agreement (delineates responsibilities of fellow, if awarded) Before applying, all applicants must read through the official 2019 list of Research Mentors <https://sws.org/images/Wetland_Ambassadors/WA_Research_Mentor_List_2019.pdf> (includes their project proposals and contact information) and determine their top three (3) choices of mentor. Applicants can also contact potential mentors with any questions prior to applying. For additional information, please contact: Bianca M. Wentzell, Ph.D. Chair, Wetland Ambassadors Program Society of Wetland Scientists bianca.m.p...@gmail.com
