Summer Research Program in Ecology Application Process

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To Apply:

Application Deadline: First Friday in February, Midnight EST.

On-line Applications are available at the latest by December 1st

The on-line application requires:

• Basic information form
  
  
• Email and contact information for two recommendation providers
  Please Note: The FIRST TIME you have entered a referee's email address and press the proceed button (Save or Submit), an email will be automatically sent to the referee with instructions on how to submit the reference on-line. You must enter all the information for your referee at that time, as it can not be edited.
  It is strongly recommended that an initial application with the 2 referees email addresses be SAVED as soon as possible to allow referees appropriate time to complete their letters.
  
  
• Essay to describe your career objectives, your science background (including relevant courses, employment, or experiences), your expectations for a successful REU experience, and your educational and career objectives.
  Please note that we can support only 10 -20% of students who apply to this program. The most competitive applications are those in which the application essay reflects careful consideration of how the program and the research projects dovetail with your educational and career goals. (250 words maximum)
  
  
• Resume (uploaded as attachment)
  
  
• You will be notified by email upon submission of your application and after each recommendation is submitted
  
  
• Harvard Students Only: All Harvard applicants must also fill out the Harvard College Common Application for Research and Travel (CARAT). Please apply for the Harvard College Research Program and submit the basic personal information needed for the coversheet as directed. You need to fill out required CARAT information which at this time includes: a. Budget - $2500 for room and board costs; b. Proposal Title - Harvard Forest Summer Research Program in Ecology; c. Purpose of Project - Conduct ecological research at the Harvard Forest; d. References; and e. basic personal information.
• Mount Holyoke Students Only: All Mount Holyoke Students must also apply for the MHC Center for the Environment Fellowship.

Notification of Acceptance will be made by Wednesday, March 10th 2009

For Additional Information: e-mail hfapps@fas.harvard.edu.
NOTE: If you are having trouble uploading an attachment, please contact hfweb@fas.harvard.edu. Attachments sent via email will not be accepted/considered.