The Cooperative Institute for Limnology and Ecosystems Research (CILER), administered by the University of Michigan , announces the 2008 Great Lakes Summer Student Fellowship Program. The 2008 program is hosted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (GLERL) and Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary , the US Geological Survey's Great Lakes Science Center , and the Great Lakes Fishery Commission .

We seek to fill twenty-four (24) full-time, twelve-week positions. Preference is given to currently enrolled or just-graduated undergraduates, although graduate student applications will also be considered. Successful applicants will receive a stipend of $5,000 for the twelve-week fellowship. The start dates for these positions are either May 9th or June 6th, although alternative schedules may be permitted.

This fellowship program provides students with an exciting opportunity to conduct research in the Great Lakes region under the mentorship of an individual scientist or professional. Summer fellowships are available in a broad range of fields including Aquatic Ecology, Communications, Outreach and Education, Maritime Archaeology, Data Analysis, Modeling, Marine Instrumentation, Fisheries, Oceanography, and Wetlands/GIS. Most fellows will be located at NOAA-GLERL in Ann Arbor, Michigan as guest students of the University of Michigan; a few fellows will be located at other sites, including the USGS Great Lakes Science Center (Ann Arbor, MI), the Great Lakes Fishery Commission (Ann Arbor, MI), the NOAA Lake Michigan Field Station (Muskegon, MI), and the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary (Alpena, MI).

As part of this opportunity, fellows will give an oral presentation (and possibly provide a written report) at the end of their fellowship period. In addition, University credit for the experience may be arranged either through the University of Michigan or through your home institution. Details for obtaining university credit will be provided with acceptance letters.

Fellows will need to cover the cost of their housing for the summer, although assistance will be provided for Ann Arbor fellows in finding affordable summer housing options.




Please submit all documentation, preferably via e-mail, to:

Christine McAllen
SNRE-CILER
University of Michigan
2038a Dana Building
440 Church Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Ph: 734-763-3010
Fax: 734-763-8965
e-mail applications to: GLsummerfellows@umich.edu

For specific questions about each opportunity, contact the individual mentors. These e-mail addresses are provided with the opportunity descriptions.

February 22nd, 2008 - Deadline for submission of all application material. Late applications will not be considered.

March 21st, 2008 - Final decisions made, offer letters sent to successful candidates.

May 9th, 2008 - Orientation Session I will be held for the 1st cohort of summer fellows.

June 6th, 2008 - Orientation Session II will be held for the 2nd cohort of summer fellows.

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.