Good Afternoon Everyone,

I am the administrator for the Duke Center for Marine Conservation at the Duke University Marine Lab. Our purpose is to offer educational, research and collaborative opportunities for persons or organizations in the field of marine conservation.

Each year, the Duke University Marine Laboratory/Duke Center for Marine Conservation offers an exciting opportunity for international students. Duke’s Integrated Marine Conservation Program teaches the principles necessary to the conservation and preservation of the coastal and oceanic environment. The focus is on interdisciplinary problem solving—using natural and social science theory to resolve real world environmental problems. This program is a tremendous opportunity for students at any level to think about conservation biology and policy in an environment full of students and faculty grappling with the same issues. The core class - BIO 109/ENV209 Conservation Biology and Policy - involves field trips, discussion groups, role play, lecture and a final project that focuses on the integration of science and policy. Students will leave the class with an appreciation of the policy process, as well as knowledge in the fundamentals of marine conservation. 

Our Marine Mammals course Biology 126L this summer will be taught by Dr. David Johnston.

The Course includes....the biology of cetaceans, pinnipeds, sirenians, and sea otters. Topics covered include the diversity, evolution, ecology, and behavior of marine mammals and their interactions with humans. Detailed consideration given to the adaptations that allow these mammals to live in the sea. Evaluation of the scientific, ethical, and aesthetic factors influencing societal attitudes toward these animals and of their conservation management in light of domestic legislation and international treaties.

In anticipation of a positive response, I thank you.

Sincerely,
Debbie

My Contact Information is as follows:

Debbie Pease, Executive Assistant
Duke Center for Marine Conservation
Duke University Marine Lab
135 Duke Marine Lab Road
Beaufort, NC 28516
Phone: 252-504-7636
Fax: 252-504-7638
Email: drpease1@duke.edu

 GLOBAL FELLOWSHIPS IN MARINE CONSERVATION

(Summer Term II)

Deadline: 31 March 2011

For additional information regarding the Global Fellowships in Marine Conservation applicants are encouraged to contact ml_admissions@nicholas.duke.edu.

Fellowships for international students will fully cover travel expenses, room and board, and tuition for two courses, your required course BIOLOGY 109/ENVIRON 109/ENVIRON 209 Conservation Biology and Policy and an elective course of your choice to subject to availability. The courses begin on July 11 and ends on August 12, 2011.

Eligibility
The Global Fellowships are available to any international applicant with a good working knowledge of English who has an interest and qualifications in marine conservation biology.  The course requires some background in marine science and political science. Usually Global Fellows have a BA or BS degree in hand.

Application
There is no separate fellowship application form. Intent to apply for a fellowship should be made known on the summer course enrollment form.

Required Credentials
In addition to the enrollment form, each Global Fellowship applicant is required to submit the following credentials:

1. A brief essay - please limit this to one page - describing the applicant’s education, research, and work experience background please note a Curriculum Vitae does not take the place of this essay;
2. A brief statement of purpose - please limit this to one page - i.e., describing the applicant's reason for taking the course, how the applicant will be able to apply the training in his/her home country, the applicant's future goals;
3. A letter of recommendation from academic faculty or employer addressed to Dr. Larry Crowder.  We do not offer guidelines about the information to be included in your reference letter. These letters typically include how the referee knows you, his/her opinions of your work together in the past, and thoughts about whether he/she feels you'd be well suited to this program.
4. A Complete Curriculum Vitae
5. A copy of your transcript is preferred. It may be an unofficial version. The transcript can be emailed to drpease1@duke.edu or faxed to (252) 504-7638 or scanned and emailed to the attention of Debbie Pease.  A non-certified translation of the transcript is fine.  If sending a transcript is impossible, then please send a copy of your degree. If a traditional transcript is available, documentation certifying your courses, grades and official notes taken in each course during university studies in addition to a copy of your diploma will be required.

All credentials are to be posted to: The Duke University Marine Lab, Attention: Debbie Pease, 135 Duke Marine Lab Rd, Beaufort NC 28516, USA; or faxed to 252-504-7638 to the attention of Debbie Pease; or scanned and sent in MS Word or pdf format as an email attachment to drpease1@duke.edu.  No other format will be accepted.

Due Date
Global Fellowship applications and credentials must be received no later than 1 April 2011 by Ms. Debbie Pease (drpease1@duke.edu).  All applicants will be notified of their award status shortly after the deadline date.

We appreciate your interest in our Global Fellows program.  If you have any questions you may contact Ms. Debbie Pease at drpease1@duke.edu.