The Virginia Bioinformatics Institute (VBI) at Virginia Tech, in collaboration with Virginia Tech's PhD program in Genetics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology (GBCB), is providing substantial fellowships in support of graduate work in transdisciplinary team science.  The Transdisciplinary Team Science Fellowship Program for the Life Sciences (https://www.vbi.vt.edu/tts) was developed for students interested in joining the Virginia Tech GBCB PhD program. With the goal of connecting students with accomplished researchers working in a team science environment, these fellowships cover the costs of the students' first two years in the GBCB program ($29,679 per year) plus tuition and fees. After completion of the first two years of study, students will be supported by a research grant from their selected mentor professor. The program is open to students with bachelor's degrees, while master's students, in particular, are encouraged to apply for the fellowships. For more information, call Dr. Kristy DiVittorio, 540-231-1389.

Ecology in Context: Independent Research in Ecology for Undergraduates at Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, Millbrook, New York, May 26 to August 14, 2009.  The program emphasizes the community nature of the scientific enterprise, fosters reflection and builds self-confidence and skills. To complement their mentored research, students have many chances to interact, give and receive feedback and support, and participate in a rich assortment of enrichment activities, workshops and field trips. Eligibility:   Undergraduate freshmen, sophomores, juniors or first semester seniors. Must be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. or its possessions.  Stipend:  $5,100 stipend, plus $600 allowance for food and free housing in Bacon Flats Lodge. Other support:  Some assistance is available for travel to and from the program as well.  To apply:  See our website at: www.ecostudies.org/reu.html  Online application only.  Applications must be submitted by February 1, 2009.  For more information, contact: Patricia Zolnik, Undergraduate Research Coordinator, Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, P.O. Box AB, 2801 Sharon Turnpike, Millbrook, NY 12545, (845) 677-7600 x326, E-mail: zolnikp@ecostudies.org

The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Biological and Environmental Research (BER) sponsors the Global Change Education Program (GCEP) to promote undergraduate and graduate education and training in support of the Department's global change research activities. Global change research encompasses a number of technical areas, including atmospheric sciences, ecology, global carbon cycles, climate, and terrestrial processes.  GCEP has two components:  Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) and Graduate Research Environmental Fellowships (GREF).  SURE appointments are competitive, require U.S. Citizenship, and a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 (4.0 system). In addition, GREF requires applicants to have successfully completed at least one year of graduate school.  For further information:  Visit the website:  http://www.atmos.anl.gov/GCEP/ or contact Jeffrey Gaffney at jsgaffney@ualr.edu, Nancy Marley at namarley@ualr.edu, or Milton J. Constantin at milton.constantin@orau.org.  The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) administers the GCEP for the Department of Energy. ORISE is managed under contract by the Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU).

 

 

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