GLOBES SUMMER 2010 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PROGRAM UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME
June 1 – August 6, 2010 The Program: The GLOBES (Global Linkages of Biology, the Environment, and Society) program at the University of Notre Dame is pleased to sponsor a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program during the summer of 2010. Funded by an NSF-IGERT training grant, GLOBES undergraduate research fellowships provide an exciting opportunity to be involved in cutting-edge research with the intent of providing real world solutions to environmental and human health issues. Research topics include climate change, emerging infectious disease, endangered species, speciation biology, agricultural stream ecology, and the science & policy of environmental change. Program Activities: The program consists of 10 weeks of full-time research, developed and mentored by GLOBES fellows and faculty. Applicants are encouraged to contact faculty and fellows about potential projects before submitting applications (go to website http://globes.nd.edu). Other activities include a weekly seminar program and journal club, regular research lab meetings, workshops on career choices in the sciences, research ethics, problem solving, and scientific writing. Lastly, participants have the opportunity to give formal presentations at the end of the summer REU Symposium. Support: The award consists of a $4200 stipend and includes housing on campus, meals, lab supplies and travel (up to $500). Eligibility: Current sophomores and juniors, who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents, are eligible to apply; exceptionally well qualified freshmen may be considered. Women, minority students, students with disabilities, and students from small colleges are encouraged to apply. Application Materials: Priority will be given to applications postmarked by February 12, 2010. Application forms can be found at globes.nd.edu and must include (1) a cover letter stating your career goals and research interests; (2) a completed application form; (3), an official transcript, and (4) two recommendation letters from science faculty. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Selection: Preference will be given to sophomores and juniors whose primary interest is a research career, and who will likely pursue a Ph.D. Award notifications will occur in late March/early April. Send Application Materials to: Virginia Anderson, GLOBES Administrative Coordinator University of Notre Dame Department of Biological Sciences Notre Dame, Indiana 46556-0369 Phone: (574) 631-3287 Email: g.ande...@nd.edu If you need to express mail, only send via FedEx or UPS, not the US post office.
