Name	DELTA WATERFOWL AND WETLANDS RESEARCH STATION-FELLOWSHIPS
Research Fields TEST	ecology or management of North American waterfowl and wetlands resources
Categories	Natural, Physical or Life Sciences
Citizenship	Unrestricted
Eligibility	The Delta Waterfowl Foundation is a privately supported research and education organization. Delta’s primary mission is to help conserve North American waterfowl and wetland resources by assisting in the graduate education of future resource professionals. In the process, Delta achieves its secondary goal of discovering basic and applied information about waterfowl and wetlands. The Delta Waterfowl and Wetlands Research Station (DWWRS), Delta’s main research station, is located at the Delta Marsh, on the south shore of Lake Manitoba in south central Manitoba. Delta will consider research proposals submitted by any student currently enrolled in a recognized graduate school program. Delta may occasionally consider proposals from individuals that have not yet been accepted into a graduate program provided that a letter accompanies these proposals from the student’s prospective supervisor indicating that acceptance into a formal graduate program is forthcoming. Delta does not fund amateur, post-doctoral, or faculty research, although research facilities are sometimes made available provided that research objectives are consistent and compatible with Delta’s overall mission. Delta will consider research proposals addressing any aspect of the ecology or management of North American waterfowl and wetlands resources.
Value	The value is not available
Currency	Canadian
Tenable at	Delta Waterfowl and Wetland Research Station
Deadlines	No deadlines available
Application Details	Visit the Delta Waterfowl Foundation web site at http://www.deltawaterfowl.org/research/support.php To apply for research funding, submit a proposal using the following format. Proposals that do not follow the format outlined below will not be considered. Proposals may be reviewed by up to 3 external anonymous reviewers in addition to review by Delta’s scientific staff. Proposal Guidelines * Do not exceed 20 double-spaced pages (excluding title page, abstract, tables, figures, and literature cited). * Proposals should demonstrate a command of the relevant literature, sound experimental design, adherence to appropriate animal care guidelines, and good scientific writing skills. * Your proposal must include the following: Cover Page: MUST include your name, the degree you hope to obtain (M.S. or Ph. D.), your advisors name, your school and current contact information for yourself and your advisor(s) (mailing address, phone number, fax number and email address). Abstract: 1-page description of proposed research, including brief description of issues addressed, hypotheses and objectives and methods. Introduction: Should include a description of the problem, a review of relevant literature, and a list of the specific objectives or hypotheses. Methods: Be sure to include a section on statistical design. A power analysis or some other justification of proposed sample size is also recommended. Timeline: Include a monthly time schedule for proposed research activities. Literature Cited: Use a consistent format Budget: See the following section “Budget Guidelines” To be considered for funding in calendar year 2101 proposals must be received by 30 November 2009. Submit one hard copy of your proposal, including proposed budget (see following guidelines) and up-to-date C.V. (resume) which includes current contact information. Also include an electronic version of all of your materials on CD or DVD. Send your proposals to: Dr. Frank Rohwer, School of Renewable Natural Resources, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, 70803 Contact: Dr. Frank Rohwer, Scientific Director Email: frohwer@lsu.edu or 225-578-4146 Dr. Elizabeth Loos, Research Director Email: eloos@deltawaterfowl.org Updated: January 25, 2012