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Grants and Fellowships

The Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS) and the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) invite proposals for two workshops focused on synthesizing research objectives for tropical forest ecology in Costa Rica and Panama. Up to US$15,000 is available for each workshop. Proposals should describe the general topic, the specific objectives, the venue and projected products of the workshop, as well as list the participants and their special contributions to the workshop. The deadline for applications is 2 September 1997. For further information contact Bill Wcislo, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, Unit 0948, APO AA 34002-0948, FAX (507) 232-5978, email wcislow@ic.si.edu.

The Everglades Research and Education Center of the University of Florida has a graduate assistantship for a M.S. (two year) or Ph.D. (three year) student beginning autumn 1997. Research will involve evaluating the wildlife relations of farm lands in the Everglades Agricultural Area and their potential role in the restoration of the Greater Everglades/South Florida ecosystem. Stipend is US$16,000 per year with waiver of the out-of-state portion of tuition. Off-campus housing for field work will be provided. Contact Frank J. Mazzotti, Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, Everglades Research and Education Center, 3200 E. Palm Beach Rd., P.O. Box 8003, Belle Glade, Florida 33430-8003, Telephone (561) 996-3062 x 160, FAX (561) 996-0339.

The Gopher Tortoise Council annually presents the J. Larry Landers Student Research Award to the best student research project concerning the biology of the gopher tortoise, Gopherus polyphemus, or any aspects of its sandhill community. Recent awards have averaged US$500. Students interested in applying should submit a concise description of their project with a detailed budget and a brief curriculum vitae to Bob Herrington, Research Advisory Committee, Department of Biology, Georgia Southwestern State University, Americus, Georgia 31709. Deadline for receipt of proposals for the 1997 award is 31 August 1997.

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