Student Summer Wildlife Research Positions in Africa (paid)

As part of a National Science Foundation’s IRES (International Research
Experiences for Students) program, we are looking for 5 students to
participate in a wildlife research program in Swaziland, Africa, from mid-
May to the end of July. Student will be a part of a study abroad program
(http://www.wec.ufl.edu/courses/study_abroad_swaziland.php) and then
undertake individual research projects to test hypotheses regarding how
land-use change and agricultural intensification influence wildlife
biodiversity and ecosystem services. See our website for details
http://uf-ires.com/course-information/.

This is a competitive program, and students will receive 1) plane fare, 2)
fully-funded 3 week study abroad course, 3) a 6-week paid internship, 4)
food and accommodation. There will be 3 cohorts (2016-2018) of 5 students
selected each year. The program is limited juniors and seniors from the U.S.
who are enrolled in school and who have taken at least 3 credits of general
ecology.

Interested students should apply on our website http://uf-ires.com  with the
following materials as one PDF file before December 1, 2015:
1) An essay detailing why this international experience in Swaziland will be
beneficial to their academic and career goals.
2) A curriculum vitae.
3) A copy of academic transcripts.
4) A letter from an academic mentor.