Summer Systematics Institute - California Academy of Sciences

[Anne Marie Malley]

CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES

SUMMER SYSTEMATICS INSTITUTE
1999


The California Academy of Sciences announces an internship program in
Systematic Biology for summer 1999.  The Summer Systematics Institute
matches seven undergraduate students with Academy scientists to conduct
research, as well as participate in tours, seminars and lectures related
to biodiversity, evolutionary biology and global change.  A $3000 stipend
will be awarded to each intern.  In addition, financial help may be
available to defray housing costs and travel costs to San Francisco.

This National Science Foundation funded internship is open to U.S.
citizens who are currently enrolled undergraduates (graduating seniors are
not eligible) and have a background in natural science.

General Information

The 1999 Summer Systematics Institute will last 10 weeks:  14 June 1999 -
20 August 1999

All application materials must be received by 12 March, 1999.  No late
applications can be considered.

Notification of status will be mailed to all applicants by 2 April, 1998.


Application materials can be obtained from:

Summer Systematics Institute
Research Division
California Academy of Sciences
Golden Gate Park
San Francisco, CA  94118

Telephone:  415-750-7277
Fax:  415-750-7346
email: ayingling at cas.calacademy.org

Complete application materials can also be found on the World Wide Web at:
http://www.calacademy.org/research.