Seeking exceptional students for the NSF REU program at La Selva Biological Station
Note: January 31st deadline for application to the NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates program (June 12 - August 5)!
This program offers students an exceptional opportunity to conduct an independent field research project in tropical ecology under the one-on-one mentorship of an experienced tropical biologist. During 8 weeks in residence at the La Selva Biological Station in the lowland rainforest of Costa Rica, a multicultural group of American and Costa Rican undergraduates will learn to design, implement, and report their own research projects, interact with dozens of internationally respected researchers and attend their seminars, and participate in valuable workshops on field techniques, research ethics, and statistics.
In the interest of providing unique opportunities for a diverse cohort of exceptional students, undergraduates that are from underrepresented backgrounds, non-R1 schools, and OTS consortium schools are highly encouraged to apply. Ideal applicants will have had 2 upper-level biology courses and can demonstrate a strong interest in conducting biological research in the tropics. Student expenses are covered and students will receive a stipend.
Information about the program, including the potential project ideas and mentors for the 2011 program are available at: http://www.ots.ac.cr/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=317&Itemid=468
Should you have any questions please contact the OTS Undergraduate Program Assistant (kattia.mendez@ots.ac.cr) or the OTS/NSF REU Coordinator (stynoski@gmail.com).
