May this be interesting to you or someone you know... PS: Please approach to Joana and not to Mahiru Foundation, thanks. *Mahiru Foundation "Blessings of Mother Nature for everyone."* Website (under 'evolution'): www.mahirufoundation.weebly.com ________________________________________ From: Joana Figueiredo [jfigueiredo@xxxxxxxx] Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2014 04:08 To: coral-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [Coral-List] Master student Scholarship / Research Assistanship at Nova Southeastern University I am currently accepting applications for a Master student scholarship (Research Assistantship) in my Larval Ecology Laboratory at the Oceanographic Center, Nova Southeastern University (NSU) in Fort Lauderdale, FL. This scholarship will cover the student's salary (starting at $15,000/year) plus 80% of the tuition for 2 years. The students' proposed research topic should fit within the interests of the laboratory: * Larval ecology * Dispersal and connectivity patterns of corals * Climate change impact on coral persistence * Marine invertebrate biology, ecology and conservation For more information on the research conducted at the Larval Ecology laboratory, visit http://www.nova.edu/ocean/overview/faculty-staff-profiles/joana_figueiredo.html Prospective students with an exceptional academic record and from under-represented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. The student should be ready to start in the Summer or Fall 2014. For more information on NSU's Oceanographic Center, please visit http://www.nova.edu/ocean/index.html For more information on the NSU's Marine Biology Master Program, please visit http://www.nova.edu/ocean/academics/masters/marine-biology.html To apply, please send copies of your CV, GRE scores, GPA scores, a statement of specific research interests (1 page maximum) and contacts of three people that are willing to recommend you (include name, occupation, phone and e-mail) to jfigueiredo@xxxxxxxx<mailto:jfigueiredo@xxxxxxxx> (Dr. Joana Figueiredo) until March 15, 2014. Dr. Joana Figueiredo Assistant Professor jfigueiredo@xxxxxxxx<mailto:jfigueiredo@xxxxxxxx> http://www.nova.edu/ocean/research/labs/figueiredo.html