- Agency
- International Wolf Center
- Location
- Dependent on research project
- Job Category
- Fellowships & Scholarships
- Salary
- $6,000 Stipend and $4,000 in support for research expenses
- Start Date
- 03/31/2023
- Last Date to Apply
- 02/01/2023
- Website
- https://wolf.org/programs/mech-fellowship/
- Description
- Summary The International Wolf Center is seeking applicants for the 2023 Dr. L. David Mech fellowships. As an investment in the future of wolf research and science-based wolf education, each year the Center awards up to two fellowships for undergraduate students or recent graduates interested in pursuing careers in natural sciences with an interest in wildlife. Fellowship recipients receive a $6,000 stipend and up to $4,000 in support for field research expenses. Fellowship goals 1. Reduce barriers to allow undergraduate students and recent graduates to directly engage in research and field work. 2. Encourage students from diverse backgrounds to explore natural sciences/wildlife biology as a profession 3. Provide bridge support for early career researchers prior to graduate school. Description The mission of the International Wolf Center is to advance the survival of wolf populations by teaching about wolves, their relationship to wildlands and the human role in their future. Since our founding in 1985 by Dr. L. David Mech and others, the Center has sought to provide the latest scientific information about wolves to our visitors and program participants. We believe that continued investment in scientific discovery about wolves and other wildlife will lead to increased understanding of how to build a future where wolves and humans can coexist and thrive. We also understand that many barriers exist for students and early career researchers and hope these fellowships can be useful tools for opening up access to people pursuing a wildlife biology career.
- Qualifications
- Qualifications and Eligibility Applicants must be either currently enrolled in an undergraduate institution (upper level student) or recently graduated with an undergraduate degree. Current graduate students and those already with graduate level degrees in wildlife biology or a related field are not eligible. Applicants must have either designed a research project or have been accepted to participate in a research project as demonstrated by the Research Project Check-off from the institution or researcher they plan to work with. Expected participation in the institution’s research can be contingent on receiving the fellowship award funds. Applicants must provide a letter of recommendation from an academic or professional reference. This letter should reference their project proposal and ability to complete it. Research and fieldwork must be “wolf related” – either directly involving wolves, another wild canid species or a broader study looking at the interactions between several species including wolves. Applicants must be available to conduct an online webinar with the International Wolf Center in 2023. Criteria for Selection Fellowship applications will be reviewed by the selection team using the following criteria: 1. Special consideration will be given to candidates from communities of color and indigenous communities in the United States. 2. Demonstration of financial need 3. Applicant’s ability to carry out the proposed research/field experience 4. Proposal merit 5. Candidate’s demonstrated interest in pursuing natural sciences with an interest in wildlife as a career Expectations for Fellows Fellows will be expected to present an online webinar summarizing their field research experience and research findings in 2023. Fellowship recipients will also be expected to submit a summary report to the International Wolf Center and be willing to be interviewed and photographed by Center staff. These materials may be used in issues of International Wolf magazine or in web/social media posts. Application Materials Apply for this fellowship. Along with providing contact information, please be prepared to upload the following with your application: 1. Cover letter: Should focus specifically on how your application will help accomplish the goals of the fellowship program, including our desire to support candidates who are members of a community of color or of an indigenous group. 2. Resume/CV 3. Project proposal: Up to 3 pages with one extra page for references or figures. 4. Budget Proposal: Including needs and dollar amounts to support the project. An example is provided below. 5. Academic or professional reference letter highlighting research aptitude to successfully complete the project. 6. Research Project Approval Form (if working with an established research project)
- Contact Person
- Krista Woerheide
- Contact Phone
- 2183654695
- Contact eMail
- krista@wolf.org
