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Thank you!
Global Fellowships in Marine Conservation (Summer Term II)
Application Deadline: February 15, 2012
The Duke University Marine Laboratory is offering an
unparalleled educational opportunity from July 9 to August 10, 2012. Duke's
Integrated Marine Conservation Program focuses on principles necessary for the
conservation and preservation of coastal and ocean environments during an
intensive 5-week summer session. The focus is on interdisciplinary problem
solving using biophysical and social science to address real world
environmental problems. This program is a tremendous opportunity for students
and professionals at any level to think about conservation biology and policy
in an environment full of students, faculty and practicioners grappling with
the same issues. The core class (BIO 109/ENV 209 Conservation Biology and
Policy) involves field trips, discussion groups and lectures and visits with
Distinguished Conservation Scholars each week. Students will leave the class
with an appreciation of the policy process, as well as with grounding in the
fundamentals of marine conservation.
Global Fellowships in Marine Conservation will be awarded on a
competitive basis. The Fellowship fully covers travel expenses, room and
board, and tuition for both BIO 109/ENV 209 Conservation Biology and Policy
plus one specialized elective course. Electives (subject to availability)
include: Biology and Conservation of Sea Turtles, Marine Mammals, Marine
Ecology and Marine Invertebrate Zoology.
The Global Fellowship application deadline for summer, 2012, is
February 15, 2012.
Eligibility
The Global Fellowships are available to any international applicant with a good
working knowledge of English who has an interest in marine conservation biology
and policy, ideally with the intent to apply this interest to the practice of
coastal and marine conservation. The course does not have specific
prerequisites, but Global Fellows have a BA or BS degree in hand, are enrolled
in such programs, or have some professional experience.
To Apply for Global Fellowships:
Application for a fellowship should be made on the printed Duke University
Marine Lab summer course enrollment
form<http://www.nicholas.duke.edu/marinelab/programs/enrollment_forms/summerapp>.
It is our preference to receive applications via email
([email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>) or by fax
(252)504-7648.
Application materials should be directed to:
Duke Marine Lab Global Fellows Program
c/o Rachel Lo Piccolo
135 Duke Marine Lab Rd
Beaufort NC 28516, USA
Application Materials
In addition to the enrollment form, each Global Fellowship applicant is
required to submit the following credentials: (Please include last name and
title on all printed and electronic documents)
1. A brief essay - please limit this to one page - describing the
applicant's background, education, research, and work experience. Please note a
Curriculum Vitae does not take the place of this essay;
2. A brief statement of purpose - please limit this to one page - i.e.,
describing the applicant's reason for applying for the Fellowship, how the
applicant will be able to apply the training in his/her home country; and the
applicant's future goals.
3. A letter of recommendation from academic faculty or employer addressed
to Dr. Mike Orbach. We do not offer guidelines about the information to be
included in your reference letter. These letters typically include how the
referee knows you, his/her opinions of your work together in the past, and
thoughts about whether he/she feels you'd be well suited to this program.
4. A Complete Curriculum Vitae.
5. A copy of your transcript is preferred. It may be an unofficial
version. The transcript can be emailed to
[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> or faxed to (252)
504-7638 or scanned and emailed to the attention of Rachel Lo Piccolo. A
non-certified translation of the transcript is fine. If sending a transcript
is impossible, then please send a copy of your degree. If a traditional
transcript is available, documentation certifying your courses, grades and
official notes taken in each course during university studies in addition to a
copy of your diploma will be required.
Due Date
Global Fellowship applications materials must be received no later than 15
February, 2012, by Rachel Lo Piccolo
([email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>). All applicants
will be notified of their award status shortly after the deadline date.
We appreciate your interest in our Global Fellows program. If
you have any questions you may contact Rachel Lo Piccolo at
[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>.
For additional information specific to the Global Fellowship in Marine
Conservation contact [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
http://www.nicholas.duke.edu/marinelab/programs/enrollment_forms/index.html
http://www.nicholas.duke.edu/marinelab/programs/summeraid
http://www.nicholas.duke.edu/marinelab/programs/courses/summer2011-2
Rachel Lo Piccolo
Assistant to the Director of Graduate Studies
Duke University Marine Laboratory
Nicholas School of Environment
135 Duke Marine Lab Road
Beaufort NC 28516
Tel: 252-504-7585
Fax: 252-504-7648
[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
www.dukemarinelab.net<http://www.dukemarinelab.net>
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