2009 Turner Program Application
This application is for undergraduates wanting to participate in the 2009 Charles Turner Program at the annual meetings of the Animal Behavior Society in Pirenopolis, Brazil (June 22-26, 2009).

Participants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States. Students must attend the entire meeting (June 22-26), and must not have completed their undergraduate degree before December 2008. Students who are members of groups traditionally under-represented in the sciences (women, ethnic and racial minorities, those with disabilities, etc.) are particularly urged to apply. Students with special needs are also encouraged to apply but should discuss their specific requirements with the organizers as part of the application process.

To apply, please complete and submit the form below AND make arrangements for one person who knows your academic work to submit a letter of recommendation via email to: emartins (at) indiana.edu. Selection is competitive.

Application Deadline: Midnight April 30, 2009
Students wanting to present posters, see ABS web site. Deadline is April 17, 2009.
  1. Name
    First: M.I.: Last:

  2. Date of Birth: / /

  3. Gender: Male Female

  4. Citizenship (Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or Permenant Residents):
    U.S. Citizen U.S. Permanent Resident

  5. Current Email address:

  6. Current Address:
    Street Address:
    City: , State: , ZipCode:
    phone: ( ) cell phone: ( )

  7. Full Permanent (Parent's) Address:
    Street Address:
    City: , State: , ZipCode:
    phone: ( ) cell phone: ( )

  8. One important goal of the Turner Program is to encourage participation of individuals from groups underrepresented in science. We therefore ask applicants to PLEASE CHECK ALL categories that apply to you: (Optional):
    First generation college Low income
    African (Black) American Asian American Mexican American (Chicano)
    Native American (Tribal Affiliation):
    Puerto Rican Other Hispanic White, non-Hispanic Other (Specify):
    Disability (Specify):

  9. Current Studies
    Current Institution:
    Primary Field of Interest: Overall GPA:
    Major: Current GPA in Major:
    Academic Advisor's name:
    Year in School:

  10. References:
    Please have one individual familiar with your academic or research work email a letter of recommendation for you to Emilia Martins at: emartins (at) indiana.edu Enter below, also their name and contact information.
    Name: Relationship to Applicant:
    Phone: Email or other Address:

  11. Future Plans:
    When do you expect to receive your Bachelor's Degree (e.g., 05/2010)? /
    (STUDENTS WHO WILL HAVE COMPLETED ALL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR’S DEGREE BEFORE JANUARY 2008 ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THE TURNER PROGRAM.)
    After graduation, do you plan to continue work towards:
    Please give further details on above choice:

  12. How did you hear about us?

  13. Research Abstract:
    If you plan to present your research as a poster or talk at the Animal Behavior Society meetings, please submit an abstract through the Conference Web site and then enter a copy of your abstract below. Research presentation is not required for participation in the Turner program.

  14. Personal Goals:
    Briefly explain what you hope to gain from participating in the Animal Behavior Society meetings and how this will help you attain your academic/career goals.

    Once the form has been completed, please click below to submit your application. If you do not receive a response email confirming receipt of your application, please contact us. Don't forget to ask also to have a letter of recommendation sent to us (via email to Peggy Hill at peggy-hill (at) utulsa.edu).

Application Deadline: April 30, 2009 .

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