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May 20 - June 14, 2010 N O T I C E and Application : Due: 12/23/09URI- INDIA EXPEDITION Mammal Research: Sustainable
Development in Coffee Growing Regions
This
expedition consists of a three-week research program that will examine the use
of coffee farms in India by small and medium-sized mammals.
Prior to the fieldwork, all students will enroll in one or two courses
(3-6 credits) that will prepare them as individuals and team members.
Upon completion of the course, students will live in the field and work
with URI and other faculty to live trap and study mammals on-site in India.
Data from this research will provide unique information that will help
professionals manage the biodiversity in India and other coffee growing
countries around the world. Apply today! Spaces on this expedition are very limited and acceptance will be made on a competitive basis. APPLICATION DUE: 12/23/09 URI India Expedition Mammal Research for Sustainable Development in
Coffee Growing Regions
Application for AdmissionThis expedition consists of a three-week research program that will examine the use of coffee farms in India by small and medium-sized mammals. Prior to the fieldwork, all students will enroll in one or two courses (3-6 credits) that will prepare them as individuals and team members. Upon completion of the course, students will live in the field and work with URI and other faculty to live trap and study mammals on-site in India. Data from this research will provide unique information that will help professionals manage the biodiversity in India and other coffee growing countries around the world. Approximate cost, not including airfare, is about $2,000 (U.S.). Notice of acceptance will occur via email approximately January 15, 2010. A non-refundable deposit of $500 will be required by January 28, 2010. A schedule for future payments will be distributed to particiapants in January. Deposit checks and subsequent payments will be given to Professor Husband or Abedon and all checks should be made payable to the University of Rhode Island Foundation with a note that it is for account number 5873. Submission
of Application: Please complete the following application.
You do not have to use the exact form but please number and answer each
question. Submit your response as a Microsoft Word document attached to an
email. Send the email and
attachment to the following people:
Professor
David H. Abedon – david@uri.edu Professor
Thomas P. Husband - tom@uri.edu Application Deadline: 12/23/09 Acceptance is competitive and
limited!
Note to the applicant: By sending in this form, you certify that all information provided is correct and accurate to the best of your knowledge.
a.
Coursework
that is pertinent to the research expedition (please list by course number and
title)
b.
Experiences
and interests that are relevant to the expedition
c.
List and descibe any international travel
d.
Off-campus
study and outdoors experience
e.
Extracurricular
activities f.
Internship, research or field experience
g.
First-aid
or other certifications or trainings
h.
Work in a team context. 18.
Please answer each of the following questions in a brief paragraph (5-10
sentences). a.
Why do
you want to be a member of a research team that will study mammals in coffee
plantations? b.
What
would be your most valuable contributions as a team member? c.
How do
you feel about working in another country with others who have different
backgrounds? d.
What
would you expect to take away from this experience? e.
Tell us
why you believe that you would be able to work and live away from home in a
challenging environment? f.
What academic and field experience can you bring to the team (are you a
birder, a naturalist, etc.)? 19.
Outline how you plan to fund your expenses for the project.
20.
Please list the names and contact information (email/phone) for three
references who can attest to your qualifications.
PLEASE E-MAIL INFORMATION TO: David@uri.edu or Tom@uri.edu
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