Great Lakes Research and Education Center
 Mini-Grant Program

2009 Application Instructions

The Great Lakes Research and Education Center (GLREC) is a National Park Service program to foster excellent natural and cultural resources research in national parks of the Great Lakes Region, and to share that research with the public.  The center is located at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and serves 10 parks in the region.  These include Apostle Islands NL, Grand Portage NM, Isle Royale NP, Indiana Dunes NL, Keweenaw NHP, Mississippi NRRA, Pictured Rocks NL, St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, Sleeping Bear Dunes NL, and Voyageurs NP. 
Since 2004 the GLREC has offered internships for students and recent graduates during summer months to conduct studies and educational/communication projects in national parks of the Great Lakes region.  The goals of the program are to: 1) support the education and career development of students and recent graduates through research opportunities and education/communication projects revolving around research, and 2) provide needed data and share information pertaining to important issues and problems associated with resource management in parks.

Eligibility Requirements
Each applicant must have a qualified university advisor who agrees to provide project guidance.
Applicant must be a student at an accredited college or university, working toward a bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D. degree, or be a postdoctoral student.
Candidates must be able to complete the projects described below.

Successful applicants are required to submit a project report within one month after the award period. 

The GLREC also encourages the presentation of findings at NPS and professional scientific meetings to scientific audiences. Production of publications and educational materials or workshops is also encouraged.

Funding:  $2,500

Time span of projects:  10 - 14 weeks, June through August, 2009, flexible start date

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APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Extended – Will be hiring as soon as possible.
For inquiries about the specific internship opportunities listed below, see individual park contact information on page 3.

For Inquiries about the Great Lakes Research and Education Center, contact: 
Joy Marburger, Ph.D.                                                        
Research Coordinator                                                             
Great Lakes Research and Education Center                         
(219)395-1544                                                                                   
Joy_Marburger@nps.gov

or

Wendy Smith
Education Coordinator
Great Lakes Research and Education Center
(219)395-1987
Wendy_W_Smith@nps.gov