| Title: |
Undergraduate Research Experience and
Knowledge Award (UREKA)
Collections-based Biology in Dublin |
| Research Fields: |
Biology.
Topics ranging from systematic biology— including traditional and
molecular techniques— to ecology and population genetics |
| Institution: |
University College Dublin and the National
Museum of Ireland (Natural History Division) |
| Location: |
Dublin, Ireland |
| Start Date: |
June 16, 2008 |
| Length: |
10 weeks (June
16th to August 22nd 2008) |
| Contact: |
Email:
ureka@ucd.ie |
| Eligibility: |
-
completion of the penultimate
year of an undergraduate science degree (BSc) - students
must be in the final year of their first university degree
in 2007/08
-
proficiency in English (written
and spoken)
-
willingness to work hard, and
ability to work independently
-
strong interest in the project
of choice
-
career goals in organismal
biology
|
| Application deadline: |
March 30, 2008 |
| Application Requirements: |
Application Procedure |
| Compensation: |
Full funding for the 10-week program will be provided for successful
candidates, including financial assistance with air transportation to
and from Dublin, living expenses during the program, as well as
laboratory and project expenses. Prior experience with museum
collections is not required – one of the goals of the program is to
expose students to new research skills.
Any necessary travel visas and medical
insurance are the personal responsibility of each participant. |
| Web Site: |
http://www.ucd.ie/ureka/ |
| Additional Notes: |
Any necessary
travel visas and medical insurance are the personal responsibility of
each participant. |