TABLE OF CONTENTS

~Publications, Listings, Announcements~

~Student Organizations~

~Volunteer Positions~

~Internships~

~Programs & Funding~

fellowship programs

masters programs

assistantships

scholarships

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Publications, Listings, Announcements

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Kurú: Revista Forestal. The School of Forestry Engineering of the Costa Rican Technological Institute are happy to invite you to visit a new forestry digital magazine (number five, volume two) at the following web site. www.itcr.ac.cr/revistakuru  Note: we are currently having problems with our automatic subscriptions. Therefore, if you would like to subscribe, please send the following information to our e. mail address kuru(at)itcr.ac.cr.

DIPLOMADO Y ESPECIALIZACIÓN EN MANEJO SOSTENIBLE DE BOSQUES TROPICALES - Modalidad Semipresencial Virtual, Opción C 2004. La Escuela de Ciencias Forestales de la Universidad Mayor de San Simón en Cochabamba – Bolivia, desde el año 2001 ha venido desarrollando con éxito este curso de Postgrado (tres opciones concluidas y una en actual ejecución), que cuenta con el valioso apoyo de la Organización Internacional de las Maderas Tropicales (OIMT), en acuerdo con el Viceministerio de Recursos Naturales y Medio Ambiente de Bolivia.

El objetivo del curso es fortalecer las capacidades de los profesionales forestales y afines, en el manejo, aprovechamiento y evaluación forestal; incrementando la calidad del recurso humano técnico al servicio de las entidades forestales que manejan los Bosques Tropicales de la región.

Se invita a los interesados a aprovechar esta nuestra ÚLTIMA OFERTA DEL CURSO (que inicia el 3 de mayo de 2004), en la que aún se mantendrá el monto de inversión de $us 330.- más aranceles universitarios; puesto que finalizado el actual aporte financiero de la OIMT a esta opción, el valor del curso será incrementado para las siguientes opciones de ingreso, en al menos cinco veces.

Dada la proximidad del inicio del curso y debido a que existe un cupo limitado para la participación, se recomienda a los profesionales interesados preinscribirse a la brevedad posible mediante nuestra página web: <www.postgradoesfor.edu.bo>.

En esta dirección web encontrará también mas detalles sobre nuestra oferta (características, requisitos de admisión, valor académico, etc.), y si desea más información no dude en escribirnos a:

Programa de Postgrado – ESFOR, Av. Atahuallapa final s/n, Telf./Fax.: (591-4) 4293715 y 4246956, Casilla 447, Cochabamba – Bolivia, E-mail: pembt(at)supernet.com.bo

My Community, Our Earth - Geographic Learning for Sustainable Development -- a program to help students, including university students, from around the world learn to apply geographic methods to study and propose solutions for sustainable development issues in their communities. <http://www.geography.org/sustainable/>

IUFRO Student Award for Excellence in Forest Sciences (ISA). Representatives of IUFRO Member Organizations, IUFRO Officeholders and Members of the International Forest Students Association (IFSA) are invited to submit publications (see details below) for evaluation by the IUFRO Honours and Awards Committee. See the IUFRO Web site at: <http://iufro.boku.ac.at/iufro/publications/honour-isa.pdf>.

Boletín Postgrados - Centro Boliano Estudio Multidisciplinarios (CEBEM) - Postgrados en Desarrollo - Brinda Noticias actualizades de todas las actividades mas importantes del Centro Boliviano de Estudios Multidisciplinarios. <http://www.cebem.org/redes/posgrados/bol31/boletin31.htm#inicio>

RAinforest REport (RARE) - RARE, a quarterly e-zine, with rainforest news, reviews, expedition updates and student research opportunities.

A Guide to Grants, Fellowships, and Scholarships in International Forestry and Natural Resources.

INTERNET RESOURCES: GRANTS, FELLOWSHIPS, AND SCHOLARSHIPS <http://www.fs.fed.us/people/gf/gf00.htm>

A Student Guide To Tropical Forest Conservation, by J.Louise Mastrantonio and John K. Francis. http://www.fs.fed.us/global/lzone/student/tropical.htm

West and Central African Council for Agricultural Research and Development has compiled a web page with information regarding educational fellowships and grants. <http://www.coraf.org/formations/>

University of Michigan, School of Natural Resources & Environment has compiled a web page with information regarding educational fellowships and grants. <http://www.snre.umich.edu/current-students/international-scholarships.php>

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Student Organizations

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International Forestry Students Association--the primary goal of IFSA is to enrich forestry students´ formal education, especially in terms of a wider, more global perspective through extracurricular activities and the exchange of information and experience.

National Association of Professional Forestry Schools and Colleges <www.naufrp.org>. The National Association of University Forest Resources Programs (NAUFRP), (formerly the National Association of Professional Forestry Schools and Colleges) was formed in 1981. NAUFRP represents 69 of our nation’s most prestigious universities and their respective scientists, educators and extension specialists. NAUFRP’s purpose is to advance the health, productivity, and sustainability of America’s forests by providing university-based natural resource education, research, science, extension and international programs.

Jungle Club, International (for news, click here-->MSWord; PDF)
University of Agriculture
Department of Forestry
P.M.B. 2240
Abeokuta, Ogun State
Nigeria

Contact: Ojelade Babatunde Solomon
E-mail:

Oregon State University
Department of Forest Service
Peavy Hall 003
Corvallis, OR 97331-7501

Contact: Dr. Robin Rose, faculty
E-mail:

Yale University ISTF
Sage Hall
205 Prospect St.
New Haven, CT 06511
U.S.A.

E-mail:

Website: <http://www.yale.edu/istf/>     

University of Michigan-ISTF (currently inactive)
School of Natural Resources & Environment
430 East University
3541 Dana
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109
U.S.A

North Carolina State University, ISTF
3112 Jordan Hall
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC
27695
U.S.A.

Contact: Erin Sills, Faculty Advisor
E-mail:

URL: http://www.ncsu.edu/stud_orgs/istf/

Volunteer Positions

posted 12 March 2007

La Fundación PUMA. Bolivia. Buscamos mujeres y hombres comprometidos con nuestra Razón de Ser...“Existimos para cambiar la relación entre el ser humano y la naturaleza para sustentar ambos en beneficio mutuo” ...para impulsarla desde el Directorio.

IInvitamos a todas aquellas personas promotoras del desarrollo sostenible con vocación de servicio y experiencia en acciones de conservación, protección o administración de recursos naturales renovables de Bolivia, a participar de la Convocatoria de Selección de Miembros del Directorio de la Fundación Protección y Uso Sostenible del Medio Ambiente – PUMA.

Es fundamental la probada experiencia de campo en cada sector y el conocimiento especifico, además de tener la disponibilidad para trabajar por servicio sin remuneración.

Los postulantes deberán pertenecer a los siguientes sectores: Indígena, Campesino, Empresa Privada, Académico – Científico, Ambiental – Desarrollo Sostenible, Si usted posee liderazgo, compromiso, visión integral y estratégica, disponibilidad para trabajar en equipo, proactividad y flexibilidad, envié su postulación.

Si usted o su organización conoce a un(a) potencial candidato(a) facilite su participación.

El plazo de recepción hasta el día domingo 20 de junio de 2004

Información sobre la fundación PUMA: <www.fundacionpuma.org>

Postulaciones: <www.pa-partners.com/puma>

De lo contrario solicite el formulario de postulación como documento de Word a: <puma(at)pa-partners.com>.

Coral Cay Conservation (CCC) believes that conservation should not cost the earth! Therefore, to mark the 20th anniversary since the inception of CCC, we are proud to be able to offer 30% off the costs of taking part on one of our tropical forest conservation projects. Placements must start before the end of May. If you are a returning volunteer you'll get 50% off all expedition costs. CCC is a not-for-profit, international community-based tropical forest and coral reef conservation group. We send teams of volunteers to survey some of the world's most endangered coral reefs and tropical forests. Our mission is to protect these crucial environments by working closely with the local communities who depend on them for food and livelihood. CCC has a new and exciting tropical forest conservation project in Malaysia and an on going, award winning project in the Philippines which volunteers can take part on (see: <http://www.coralcay.org/expeditions/index.html>). CCC also offers full fundraising support since many volunteers pay for their participation through sponsorship and grants rather than out of their own pocket <http://www.coralcay.org/costs/fundraising_pack.php>. To reserve your place on a CCC Expedition contact the Volunteer Recruitment Coodinator now on: <lb(at)coralcay.org>.

posted 13 December 2004

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Internships

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posted 8 January 2008

updated 8 January 2008

updated 8 January 2008

posted 8 January 2008

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation offers summer internships. For more information click <http://www.cbf.org/>.

Smithsonisn National Museum of Natural History. Washington, DC, United States.  URL: <http://www.si.edu/ofg/intern.htm> or <http://www.nmnh.si.edu/rtp/other_opps/otherintro.html>.

American Forests. See their website for more information: http://www.americanforests.org/about_us/jobs.php

Society of American Foresters offers internships. Please see their website for more information: http://www.safnet.org/careercenter/safjobs.cfm

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Programs & Funding

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Programa Canon para Investigadores Científicos de Parques Nacionales. El Programa Canon anuncia su convocatoria para el año 2005. El programa es fruto de la colaboración entre Canon USA., Inc., la Asociación Americana para el Avance de la Ciencia y el Servicio de Parques Nacionales de los Estados Unidos. El programa concederá ocho becas de U$S 78.000 (setenta y ocho mil dólares) cada una a estudiantes de doctorado de América que realicen investigaciones clave para la conservación de los parques nacionales de la región. Pueden optar a las becas proyectos en ciencias biológicas, físicas, sociales y culturales, al igual que proyectos en una nueva categoría — la innovación tecnológica aplicada a la ciencia de la conservación. La fecha límite para recibir las solicitudes es el 2 de Mayo de 2005. <http://www.nature.nps.gov>

TROPICS PH.D. FELLOWSHIP - The Working Forests in the Tropics Program at the University of Florida offers competitive doctoral fellowships for training and research focused on tradeoffs among economic uses, ecological conservation, and regional development in the tropical forests of Latin America. The “Ph.D. plus” curriculum includes training in interdisciplinary theory, field courses, practicum experiences, and leadership and communication skills. Research includes (1) Capacity Building, (2) Cultural Persistence, (3) Ecological Dynamics, (4) Forest Management Systems, (5)Macro-Economics and Infrastructure Development, and (6) Policy and Governance. Applicants should combine cross-cultural experience, academic excellence, and leadership potential. Fellows will be expected to collaborate with one or more of the twenty Latin American universities, government agencies and NGOs that participate as research and training partners. Awards include tuition waivers, NSF-IGERT fellowships, and some travel and supply funds. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents. Application deadline: January 15, 2004. Application guidelines are on-line at: <http://www.tropicalforests.ufl.edu/wft> 

INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY - The World Forest Institute (WFI) is seeking individuals working in forestry and natural resources to apply for our International Fellowship Program. WFI is a division of the World Forestry Center, which is a small, private non-profit educational organization based in Portland, Oregon U.S.A. The Forestry Center promotes education and information exchange regarding forests and forestry. The Fellowship Program brings natural resources professionals from around the world to work at the World Forest Institute for 6 to 12 months. Over 50 Fellows from 17 countries have participated in the program. Fellows staff country desks at WFI, and work with colleagues from around the world. They work on a primary research project developed in cooperation with their sponsors, and also participate in group activities which include site visits to forestry agencies, universities, companies and mills. We seek individuals with initiative, interest in international forestry issues, and a good command of English. Please go to our website for a full description at: <http://www.worldforestry.org/wfi/>. 

Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand. Post-doctoral fellowships. The Asian Institute of Technology calls for proposals for post-doctoral fellowships awarded by the Institute. Please visit: <www.ait.ac.th>. Note that under the School of Environment, Resources and Development, there is the possibility for post-docs in “People, forests and sustainable livelihoods”: <http://www.ait.ac.th/interimpage/ait_visitor/search/index.asp?q=fellowship+forest&btnG.x=9&btnG.y=6&sitesearch=ait.ac.th> In particular, scholars interested in community-based natural resource management, or more specifically community forestry, are urged to consider applying.

updated 27 December 2005

Centre for Tropical and Subtropical Agriculture and Forestry--CeTSAF <http://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/sh/24288.html> - The Centre for Tropical and Subtropical Agriculture and Forestry - CeTSAF - is a joint scientific establishment of the Departments of Agricultural Sciences and Forestry and Ecology Sciences at the Georg-August-University in Göttingen.CeTSAF promotes and coordinates research and teaching in the fields of tropical and subtropical agricultural and forestry sciences. This includes the organisation of inter-disciplinary courses of study, teaching, lectures, seminars and symposia. A central aim of the Centre is the continued curricular development of such inter-disciplinary teaching projects and training programs including internships abroad. In addition, the Centre is responsible for assisting students with living arrangements during their postgraduate studies. An important function of the Centre is to give advice and assistance to both foreign and German students, especially in areas relating to research conducted overseas.

updated 27 December 2005

MASTER PROGRAM (M.Sc.) - International Forest Ecosystem Information Technology” - innovative and international studies and research at the University of Applied Sciences of Eberswalde in Germany. For details see: <http://www.fh-eberswalde.de/ifeit/>  or contact: University of Applied Sciences of Eberswalde, Faculty of Forestry, International Forest Ecosystem Information Technology Program, Ms. Astrid Schilling, Alfred-Möller-Str. 1, 16225 Eberswalde, Germany. Phone: 49 (0) 33 34 6 54 17; Fax: +49 (0) 33 34 6 54 28. Email: <aschilli(at)fh-eberswalde.de>. 

updated 27 December 2005

POST DOCTORAL FELLOWS PROGRAM AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Earth Institute Fellows Program in Sustainable Development (granted for 24 months). Columbia University seeks post-doctoral candidates interested in enhancing their disciplinary research (in one of the core disciplines represented within the Earth Institute, i.e., any of the earth sciences, biological sciences, engineering sciences, social sciences, or health sciences), while at the same time acquiring the cross-disciplinary expertise and breadth needed to addresses critical issues related to sustainable development and reducing environmental degradation, poverty, hunger, and disease. Applications are being accepted now for fellowships starting in the Summer of 2004. The deadline for receipt of on-line applications is December 1, 2003. Information can be found at: <http://www.earthinstitute.columbia.edu/postdoc/index.html>.

updated 27 December 2005

The Environmental Leadership Program Fellowship. Through its fellowship program ELP provides training, project support and a vibrant peer network to 20-25 talented and diverse individuals each year engaged in environmental and social change work. ELP fellows come from nonprofits, businesses, government, tribal government, and higher education, and include activists, artists, writers, lawyers, entrepreneurs, policy makers, and scientists. ELP is committed to fostering a reflective, diverse environmental movement capable of responding to our complex social and environmental challenges. Visit the ELP Web site <http://www.elpnet.org/> for more information.

updated 11 September 2007

Watson International Scholars of the Environment. Brown University offers an intensive program in sustainable ecosystem management, to provide mastery of critical concepts, relevant tools and transferable processes necessary for successfully managing ecosystems. The 3.5 month curriculum is designed for environmental leaders from non-governmental organizations, governments and university faculties throughout the developing world. The Watson International Scholars of the Environment are regarded as active participants, not as passive students. Instruction focuses upon relevant case studies of environmental problem-solving -- instances of success and failure from throughout the international arena are carefully diagnosed. The opportunity for participants entails increased levels of effectiveness, informing sound decision-making by enhancing abilities to rapidly integrate data from across disciplines. Our investment in these leaders is strategic: Brown University admits men and women capable of creating lasting, and immediately favorable impacts on the sustainable development of their home institutions, eco-regions and nations. Accordingly, participants are expected to be at a mid-point within their careers in environmental science, policy and technology fields. We are most interested in attracting individuals who want to forge new linkages among ideas and issues, to develop networks among leaders facing similar issues and to explore alliances with relevant colleagues and institutions for improved personal and institutional effectiveness.

Direct link to the Call for Applications webpage with downloadable forms: http://www.watsoninstitute.org/ge/watson_scholars/

Please mail or fax to:Watson International Scholars of the Environment Program, Attn: Program Coordinator, Watson Institute for International Studies, Brown University, Box 1970, 111 Thayer Street, Providence, RI 02912 USA, Fax: (401) 863-9733 or visit http://www.watsoninstitute.org/ge/watson_scholars/

updated 12 September 2007

The Institute for Tropical Ecology and Conservation (ITEC) - Gainesville, Florida, United States and Bocas de Toro Research Station in the Republic of Panama.

1) offers field ecology courses to undergraduate and graduate students,

2) provides facilities for long-term biological research in terrestrial, freshwater and marine ecosystems,

3) operate programs for the conservation of sea turtles, rain forests and natural resources along the Caribbean coast of Panama,

4) aid the local community by establishing education programs and workshops on resource conservation, forest restoration, pollution control and by providing alternative employment opportunities having minimal environmental impact.

SCHUMACHER COLLEGE, Devon, United Kingdom--An International Centre for Ecological Studies Course programme is available. Please contact: Administrator, Schumacher College, The Old Postern, Dartington, Totnes, Devon TQ9 6EA, UK. Tel: (0)1803 865934; Fax: (0)1803 866899. From outside the UK, replace the first 0 with the appropriate international dialing code. Email: <admin(at)schumachercollege.org.uk>. Web: http://www.schumachercollege.org.uk. On the Schumacher College website you can find the full text of the prospectus, current course programme, and application form. Additional material such as student profiles, articles of related interest, and scholarship details, is also available.

College of Natural Resources International Programs, University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point, USA. CNR’s International Programs include two distinct components: (1) study abroad programs and (2) an international resource management program. The Associate Dean has responsibility for the former of these, while the Director of International Resource Management coordinates the latter.

●The studies abroad include routine programs in Europe, Costa Rica, and Australia in addition to occasional programs in Australia, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Tanzania. A total of 2664 students have participated to date.
●The International Resource Management program includes several discrete components, all dealing with problems of global resource management in the context of international development cooperation.

For more information about these programs or the CNR program at the University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point, contact: Dr. Hans G. Schabel, Professor of Forestry and Director of International Resource Management, CNR, University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point, WI 54481 USA.  Phone: 715-346-4230 Fax: 715-346-3624 Email: <hschabel(at)uwsp.edu>.

Organization for Tropical Studies <http://www.ots.duke.edu/> The OTS is a non-profit consortium that has grown to include 65 universities and research institutions from the United States, Latin America and Australia. In the early 1960's, scientists from U.S. universities forged working relationships with colleagues at the Universidad de Costa Rica in the interest of strengthening education and research in tropical biology. Intense interest both in the U.S. and Costa Rica led to the founding of OTS in 1963. OTS was founded to provide leadership in education, research and the responsible use of natural resources in the tropics. To address this mission, OTS conducts graduate and undergraduate education, facilitates research, participates in tropical forest conservation, maintains three biological stations in Costa Rica and conducts environmental education programs. The Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS) offers a broad range of Tropical Biology and Ecology graduate level courses in Spanish or English in Costa Rica, and in Portuguese and Spanish in the Brazilian and Peruvian Amazon, respectively. OTS graduate courses are open to students enrolled in graduate degree programs, with preference given to students at OTS member institutions. OTS has an outstanding reputation for excellence and has maintained this through rigorous selection and evaluation of instructors, faculty and students.To be eligible for a course, an applicant must be fluent in the language in which the course is given.

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