Students: NPS & PS Paleontology in the Parks - Application Form
The student/recent graduate applying for the NPS-PS Paleontology in the Parks Fellowship program should complete this application form. The application form for mentors to complete is here: https://forms.gle/qRcB4Ap2NW3NMggn6

Students need to complete this application form and also submit 1) a CV/biosketch/resume and 2) a statement of interest addressing the prompts outlined in the program description. Note: Applications for any art-focused opportunities should additionally include sample work. Mentors need to complete a separate application form and submit 1) a CV/biosketch and 2) a letter of support addressing the prompts outlined in the program description. Applications will not be complete until all materials are received by the program chair and committee. Refer to the full program description to ensure all application requirements are addressed: https://www.paleosoc.org/paleontology-in-the-parks-fellowship-program

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis prior to the priority deadline for specific projects or after until the position is filled. For questions about this NPS-PS program, contact the chair, Dr. Visaggi, at cvisaggi@gsu.edu.
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Last Name *
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Your Paleontological Society number to confirm your membership: *
Are you a currently enrolled student or have you graduated? *
Name of the college/university that you currently attend (or where you recently graduated): *
Degree you are currently pursuing (or what you recently completed): *
Your location during the academic year (e.g., city/state): *
Name of the specific project opportunity that you are applying for here: *
Name of the mentor at your institution/nearby/elsewhere who will work with you on this NPS project: *
Email of the mentor at your institution/nearby/elsewhere who will work with you on this NPS project: *
Please write a brief explanation as to how this project could align with any course/program requirements at your institution (e.g., independent study, undergraduate thesis, MS capstone project). *
Please describe your availability to work on this project as part of your degree program if enrolled or otherwise if recently graduated. When could you start? Do you have any deadlines by which you would need to be done related to degree completion or otherwise? How many hours do you anticipate having available to work on the project weekly? *
One of the goals of the Paleontological Society is to train the next generation of paleontologists so that it is more creative, consequential and diverse than those that came before. Please describe how you, based on your background and life experiences, and as a rising scholar, will contribute to this goal. *
The program description and project advertisement include information about key deliverables; we additionally welcome your ideas for ways to present the results of this work to the scientific community and/or public. Please briefly provide any ideas here regarding audiences, settings, or events in which you might be interested to pursue in presenting the results of this work and/or in sharing about experiences related to this program overall. *
How did you learn of this opportunity? *
Confirm that you have submitted the following items to the program chair to complete your application. Materials should be emailed to cvisaggi@gsu.edu. Please remember also that for any art-focused opportunities, sample work should be included.
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Confirm that your mentor has submitted the following items to the program chair to complete your application. Materials should be emailed to cvisaggi@gsu.edu. *
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Please complete the below section to confirm your eligibility and commitment to adhere to program expectations and ethical practices. Refer to the following websites as needed for further information.
https://www.paleosoc.org/non-discrimination-and-code-of-conduct
https://www.nps.gov/subjects/fossils/fossil-protection.htm
Do you agree to uphold professional and ethical expectations if selected to participate in this program by adhering to the Code of Conduct for the Paleontological Society and laws and policies that apply to research and management of paleontological resources for the National Park Service? *
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Do you agree to fulfill the expectations of this fellowship as outlined in the project advertisement and program description if invited to participate and understand that the full stipend is contingent upon completion of all deliverables? *
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By signing my name, I certify that I have read and met all eligibility criteria for the NPS-PS Paleontology in the Parks Fellowship program and have been honest in my responses to questions on this application form. *
Any additional comments or questions related to your application are welcome here. Thank you for your interest! *
A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.
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