In association with the Harvard University Summer School, the Center for Tropical Forest Science and the Arnold Arboretum (CTFS-AA) will offer a field biology course to be held in Sarawak and Sabah (East Malaysia) from 1 July to 5 August 2008. Ten Southeast and South Asian participants will join 10 US students to study terrestrial and marine biodiversity, ecology and conservation, with instructors from Harvard University and other institutions.
The forests and reefs of northwest and north Borneo have some of the highest levels of alpha diversity in the world. The forests are home to orang-utans, hornbills, rhinos and thousands of tree species, and the reefs offer some of the best diving in the world. We will visit world-class parks and reserves (e.g., Lambir, Kinabalu and the Maliau Basin), to gain a thorough understanding of abiotic controls on species composition, and will contrast processes that maintain biodiversity in forests with those operating on coral reefs. Throughout Borneo, intensive logging and marine harvesting have occurred for many years. Our course will explore the complexities of conservation today, including trips to sustainably-managed, carbon-traded, and restored forests. We will also provide opportunities for the students to meet people living in and off the forest, to understand their motivations for forest conversion and conservation, and to consider the human health dimensions of forest change.
A key feature will be the development of skills in research project design, execution and analysis, based around the statistical platform `R.’ The students will complete two independent projects, from conception to presentation, and participate in a group project on the coral reef. The students will gain database and web publishing skills by developing a community digital record of the trip.
The course is aimed at advanced undergraduates, recent graduates currently active in biological research, and postgraduate entry-level students. Travel, food, accommodation and course fees will be funded for Tropical Asian nationals (ASEAN, PNG, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, China) by the CTFS-AA program. Students will be responsible for other costs and some students may be requested to pay their international travel. Places may be available for non-Harvard, non-Asian, paying students. Students will be selected to provide broad international representation.
For more information on the course (including instructions for application) see:
* http://www.summer.harvard.edu/2008/programs/abroad/borneo/
* http://phylodiversity.net/borneo-course/.
A flyer is available for posting on notice boards:
* http://phylodiversity.net/borneo-course/docs/borneo2008_flyer.pdf
Completed application materials should be directed to Cam Webb (c/oborneo2008@phylodiversity.net.
The application deadline is 15 March 2008.
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Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Fellowships for Canadian Harvard University
USA Frank Knox Memorial Fellowships Program for Canadian,Harvard University
Fields of study: The Fellows will be required to devote the major part of their time to study in one of the Faculties of Harvard University: Arts and Sciences (including Engineering), Business Administration, Design, Divinity Studies, Education, Law, Public Administration (John F. Kennedy School of Government), Medicine, Dental Medicine and Public Health. The University will try to arrange courses suitable to the requirements of the Fellows.
Eligibility:
Open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada who have graduated no earlier than the spring of 2006 or will graduate before September 2008 from an institution in Canada, which is a member or affiliated to a member of the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC). Applicants to the Harvard Law School should have graduated no earlier than the spring of 2005.
* Applications from students presently studying in the United States will NOT be considered; although applications will be considered from recent graduates who are working in the United States and will be applying to the MBA program.
* Candidates are responsible for gaining admission to Harvard University by the deadline set by the various faculties. Candidates should note that the competition is very keen and that only candidates with extraordinary records should apply.
* Value: $20,000 U.S. plus tuition fees and student health insurance.
* Number available: Up to three awards for graduate studies (Master’s and Ph.D.) will be offered.
* Duration: The normal duration is for one academic year however, students in degree programs may be eligible for renewal.
* Deadline: November 30, 2007
Eligible institution: Harvard University
Please note: All applications and supporting documents must be submitted in English only.
For more information: Please visit the Harvard University’s Web site
Fields of study: The Fellows will be required to devote the major part of their time to study in one of the Faculties of Harvard University: Arts and Sciences (including Engineering), Business Administration, Design, Divinity Studies, Education, Law, Public Administration (John F. Kennedy School of Government), Medicine, Dental Medicine and Public Health. The University will try to arrange courses suitable to the requirements of the Fellows.
Eligibility:
Open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada who have graduated no earlier than the spring of 2006 or will graduate before September 2008 from an institution in Canada, which is a member or affiliated to a member of the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC). Applicants to the Harvard Law School should have graduated no earlier than the spring of 2005.
* Applications from students presently studying in the United States will NOT be considered; although applications will be considered from recent graduates who are working in the United States and will be applying to the MBA program.
* Candidates are responsible for gaining admission to Harvard University by the deadline set by the various faculties. Candidates should note that the competition is very keen and that only candidates with extraordinary records should apply.
* Value: $20,000 U.S. plus tuition fees and student health insurance.
* Number available: Up to three awards for graduate studies (Master’s and Ph.D.) will be offered.
* Duration: The normal duration is for one academic year however, students in degree programs may be eligible for renewal.
* Deadline: November 30, 2007
Eligible institution: Harvard University
Please note: All applications and supporting documents must be submitted in English only.
For more information: Please visit the Harvard University’s Web site
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