Description
This IRES program provides U.S. undergraduate students an opportunity to engage in a high-quality international collaborative research experience in Colombia. IRES students will conduct individual research projects that address key questions in pollination biology and evolutionary ecology while receiving in-depth mentorship and training from US-based and Colombian researchers.
Program Highlights
- Hands-on field research in Colombian forests
- Study the pollination biology and floral scent chemistry of Anthurium species
- Learn floral scent analysis techniques and pollinator observation methods
- Explore biodiversity hotspots while gaining international research experience
Learn more here: https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/plant-science/plant-science/about-science-conservation/resources-databases/study-opportunities/ires
Appy here: https://etap.nsf.gov/award/8346/opportunity/11494
Requirements
Undergraduate students enrolled full-time at a U.S. institution and returning to their program in the fall following their international experience. If you will be graduating in May/June or Summer in the year of the program you are not eligible.
Per NSF rules, applicants must be U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents (i.e. green card holders).
No prior international experience or knowledge of Spanish language required.
Students must be available to participate for the entire duration of IRES program activities, including:
- Three-month Virtual Pre-Departure Program focused on preparations for international travel, Colombian culture, and research (weekly, one-hour Zoom sessions)
- Eight-week International Research Experience in Colombia where students will take part in training bootcamps, perform field research and data collection, and engage in cultural activities (in person, with flexibility in travel timelines)
- Three-month Virtual Post-Travel Program focused on data analysis, research dissemination, and career development (weekly, one-hour Zoom sessions)
