Lacawac Sanctuary Field Station welcomes applications for the Moeller Research Fellow Award and the Watres Student Research Award.
Lacawac is an independent, non-profit field station, nature preserve, and environmental education center located in the Poconos of Northeast Pennsylvania (www.lacawac.org). Features include Lake Lacawac, a well-protected natural lake listed as a National Natural Landmark, four experimental deer exclosures, long-term lake and weather data, residential lodging facilities, a new NSF-funded lab facility with analytical equipment, and two areas designated as Pennsylvania Wild Plant Sanctuaries. Robert Estabrook Moeller Memorial Fund - Research Fellow Award Applicants can be university/college students or faculty. The award supports scholars conducting limnological research on Lake Lacawac and other Pocono region lakes. Preference will be given to scholars who are new Lacawac users or are starting new projects, and who also request funding to cover Lacawac lodging, lab, and/or site fees. Awards generally range from $1,000 - $1,500. Review of applications begins April 15 each year and will continue until all funds are awarded. For more information about the award and to apply, please go to http://www.lacawac.org/assets/moeller_research_fellow2.pdf Isabel and Arthur Watres Student Research Fund Applicants can be university/college students. The award supports students conducting research at Lacawac Sanctuary Field Station. Preference will be given to students who are requesting funding to cover Lacawac lodging, lab, and/or site fees. Awards generally range from $300 - $700. Review of applications begins April 15 each year and will continue until all funds are awarded. For more information about the award and to apply, please go to http://www.lacawac.org/assets/watres_student_fund.pdf For more information: Contact: Dr. Lesley Knoll lesley.kn...@lacawac.org