South Africa experience

2008 UNDERGRADUATE SUMMER RESEARCH EXPERIENCE IN SOUTH AFRICA

We are seeking three (3) qualified undergraduates to participate in field-based research to study */plant biodiversity, ecology, and evolution/* in South Africa. The research program, funded by the National Science Foundation, will run for 5 weeks during the summer of 2008, likely either early May to mid-June or mid-July to late August.

It will involve research at several field sites in different components of the fabulously diverse Cape Floristic Region. For more background on the Cape Floristic Region see:

http://www.biodiversityhotspots.org/xp/Hotspots/cape_floristic/Pages/default.aspx _,_ http://www.plantzafrica.com/vegetation/vegmain.htm , http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_floristic_region, or http://www.capeaction.org.za/

Students will conduct independent projects and will participate in group research projects. The program will cover all travel expenses for students, local expenses in South Africa, as well as providing a generous stipend for your 5 week commitment.

Students will also need to enroll in spring ’08 in a weekly seminar (1 credit) covering both cultural and scientific background, to be held on the UConn Storrs campus.

Interested students should submit:

• i) Curriculum Vitae,
• ii) grades (informal transcripts are fine) and a list of relevant courses,
• iii) two letters of recommendation,
• iv) a cover letter that describes any previous research and international experiences, and a brief statement explaining your interest in obtaining field research experience in plant ecology and evolution.

Please submit application materials (email or hard copy) by *October 30, 2007* to Carl Schlichting, U 3043, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Connecticut.

Please contact Carl Schlichting at schlicht@uconn.edu <mailto:schlicht@uconn.edu> or John Silander john.silander@uconn.edu <mailto:john.silander@uconn.edu> with any questions.