Mentors: NPS & PS Paleontology in the Parks - Application Form
The mentor applying for the NPS-PS Paleontology in the Parks Fellowship program should complete this application form. The application form for students/recent graduates to complete is here: https://forms.gle/PMr41nnpCJ2p6oBX7 

Mentors need to complete this application form and also submit 1) a CV/biosketch and 2) a letter of support addressing the prompts outlined in the program description. Students need to complete a separate application form and also submit 1) a CV/biosketch/resume and 2) a statement of interest 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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Email *
Last Name *
First Name *
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Your Paleontological Society number to confirm your membership: *
Name of the student you are recommending for this program: *
Name of the institution where you are employed: *
Location of the institution where you are employed: *
Departmental affiliation at the institution: *
Title of your position: *
Brief description of your research interests/expertise in paleontology: *
Name of the specific NPS project opportunity that your student is applying for here: *
Brief explanation as to how this project could align with any course/program requirements at your institution for the student applicant (e.g., independent study, undergraduate thesis, MS capstone project). *
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 scholar in a mentorship role, 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/your student 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? *
Please complete the below section to confirm your commitment to adhere to program expectations and ethical practices as the mentor guiding the student in this research with the NPS. 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 as a mentor to uphold and promote the professional and ethical expectations of 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 mentor a student in fulfilling the expectations of this fellowship as outlined in the project advertisement and program description? *
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Please confirm your understanding that the fellowship stipend is reserved for the student and that financial support for mentors is restricted to field expenses only as relevant to specific projects. *
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By signing my name, I certify that I have read and understand mentor requirements 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. Please don't forget to also submit a letter of support following the instructions on the website as well as your CV/biosketch to the program chair (cvisaggi@gsu.edu). Thank you! *
A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.
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