Spend summer of 2024 conducting research on climate change and ecological processes in the beautiful Namib Desert of southern Africa!

 

We will work collaboratively with Namibian and US students and faculty on novel, student-designed research projects. The program is housed at Gobabeb Namib Research Institute, located in the spectacular Namib-Naukluft Park.

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The program provides:

- Round-trip travel to Namibia

- Food and lodging in Namibia for ~8 weeks

- Stipend

- International student insurance coverage

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Eligibility:

- Current ASU undergraduate or graduate student (must be continuing in Fall 2024)

- Demonstrated academic interests in ecological or earth sciences research (e.g., pursuing a degree related to biology, conservation, geology, sustainability, or environmental science)

-US citizen or permanent resident             

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Approximate Program Dates:

Research in Namibia - mid-May to late July

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Applications:

The application deadline is March 10, 2024 at 5 pm MST. Only complete applications will be considered. A complete application consists of:

1) Fill out the online application form, including several short essays: Link to Application Form

2) Email a copy of your transcript (unofficial version is fine) as single pdf file with the subject line "Namibia Transcript" to: heather.throop@asu.edu

3) Ask one professional reference (e.g., professor for a course you have taken or a research supervisor) to write a letter of recommendation. Please ask your letter writer to discuss:

• How long and in what capacity they have known you

• Your academic or research capability (depending on what capacity they know you)

• Their assessment of how you will thrive as a team player in a remote field setting working with a diverse group of students and scientists.

Letters of recommendation should be sent directly from the recommender to: heather.throop@asu.edu by March 17, 2024.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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For more information, please contact:

Dr. Heather Throop - heather.throop@asu.edu

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Funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation.