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Research Assistantship Program (RAP)
In an effort to advocate the development of cutting-edge approaches to the
management of suburban natural areas, the Mianus River Gorge Preserve – the
founding land project of the Nature Conservancy – annually offers one competitive
3-year assistantship ($7,000 / yr) for graduate students with field housing
provided. We are looking for applications in the fields of ecology, wildlife,
forestry, and the social sciences interested in conducting applied suburban
ecological research.
Successful candidates will have to 1) demonstrate how their research will
contribute to the practical knowledge of conserving and managing suburban
natural resources and 2) serve as a mentor to a high school wildlife technician on a
multi-year project. Click here for rules, eligibility, and award description
management of suburban natural areas, the Mianus River Gorge Preserve – the
founding land project of the Nature Conservancy – annually offers one competitive
3-year assistantship ($7,000 / yr) for graduate students with field housing
provided. We are looking for applications in the fields of ecology, wildlife,
forestry, and the social sciences interested in conducting applied suburban
ecological research.
Successful candidates will have to 1) demonstrate how their research will
contribute to the practical knowledge of conserving and managing suburban
natural resources and 2) serve as a mentor to a high school wildlife technician on a
multi-year project. Click here for rules, eligibility, and award description
Our RAP partners and students:
2006 Award - Linda Gormezano and Dr. Robert Rockwell; CUNY & AMNH
Genetic monitoring of coyotes
2007 Award - Mike O'Brien and Dr. Tom Horton; SUNY ESF
Use of mychorrhizae in forest restoration
2006 Award - Linda Gormezano and Dr. Robert Rockwell; CUNY & AMNH
Genetic monitoring of coyotes
2007 Award - Mike O'Brien and Dr. Tom Horton; SUNY ESF
Use of mychorrhizae in forest restoration
Applications and Award details for the 2008 RAP Award are being accepted. EXTENDED DEADLINE: August 15, 2008 (Please, download the application and submit to mweckel@mianus.org. We apologize to those who had difficulty with our previous online form.) Examples of issues facing suburban managers (i.e. What is a fundable project? Our suggestions are by no means exclusive!) |
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We strongly recommend that applicants spend some time reviewing our website
for examples of the type of work we do and have funded. With that said, the goal
of RAP is new ideas for suburban natural areas. We have streamlined the
application process to encourage novel thinking. If you have any questions, please
call contact Mark Weckel @ 914-234-3455 or via email (mweckel@mianus.org).
for examples of the type of work we do and have funded. With that said, the goal
of RAP is new ideas for suburban natural areas. We have streamlined the
application process to encourage novel thinking. If you have any questions, please
call contact Mark Weckel @ 914-234-3455 or via email (mweckel@mianus.org).
Other ongoing studies:
Chris Nagy; CUNY / AMNH
Eastern Screech Owl Population Dynamics along an Urban-Suburban
Gradient
Mark Weckel; CUNY/AMNH
Fine-scale population dynamics and management of a suburban deer herd
Dena Vallano; Cornell University
Estimating Foliar Nitrogen Uptake Using Isotope Ratios
Mark Weckel, Rod Christie, Chris Nagy, and John Tirpak
Changes in Forest Structure
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Monitoring for Sudden Oak death
Chris Nagy; CUNY / AMNH
Eastern Screech Owl Population Dynamics along an Urban-Suburban
Gradient
Mark Weckel; CUNY/AMNH
Fine-scale population dynamics and management of a suburban deer herd
Dena Vallano; Cornell University
Estimating Foliar Nitrogen Uptake Using Isotope Ratios
Mark Weckel, Rod Christie, Chris Nagy, and John Tirpak
Changes in Forest Structure
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Monitoring for Sudden Oak death
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