The Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory is accepting applications for
the 2025 undergraduate & post-baccalaureate independent research
program. Go to www.rmbl.org <http://www.rmbl.org> and follow the tab
for 'students'.
Each summer, the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory (RMBL) offers a
10-week intensive summer program, where 40 undergraduate and post-bac
students live on site at the field station and conduct independent
field-based research projects under the direction of a RMBL scientist
mentor. Students apply to the RMBL Education Program, and when admitted
are matched to mentors and projects, based on their interests. Students
can select from a wide variety of ecological, behavioral, and
evolutionary field projects (full project descriptions on the RMBL
website). Students may also supplement their research with a short
course in field ecology or wildlife biology.
The RMBL program is a wonderful opportunity for students at any stage of
their education, first year undergraduate through post-bac-, who are
curious about a career in science, especially with a field component,
and would thrive in an immersive experience. Because the RMBL community
includes more than 150 graduate students and senior scientists,
undergraduates have an opportunity to learn about pathways to science
careers, including selecting graduate programs, co-authoring scientific
papers and building professional networks. Finally, RMBL is located in
Gothic, Colorado, a stunningly beautiful location in the Rockies,
providing many opportunities for recreation and natural history study.
RMBL awards NSF-REU funds to approximately 10 students, with another 20
students supported by full and partial RMBL scholarships. These awards
are competitive and the RMBL program does fill. We encourage strongly
motivated applicants, including all applicants who need financial
support, to submit their online application by Feb. 15, 2025.
On a personal note, I started my ecology career by taking RMBL classes
in 1971, the summer before starting graduate school. And 55 years later
I'm still working there.
David Inouye
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Dr. David W. Inouye
Professor Emeritus
Department of Biology
University of Maryland
Principal Investigator
Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory
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