[Air-L] DataONE Summer Internship Program: Open for Applications

[Robert Sandusky]

See https://www.dataone.org/content/2011-summer-internship-program for
further details and application instructions. Please post / distribute
widely.

The Data Observation Network for Earth (DataONE) is a virtual
organization dedicated to providing open, persistent, robust, and
secure access to biodiversity and environmental data, supported by the
U.S. National Science Foundation. DataONE is pleased to announce the
availability of summer research internships for undergraduates,
graduate students and recent postgraduates.

Program Structure

Up to eight interns will be accepted in 2011, each paired with one
primary mentor and, in some cases, secondary mentors. Interns need not
necessarily be at the same location or institution as their mentor(s).
Interns and mentors are expected to have a face-to-face meeting at the
beginning of the summer, and interns are encouraged to attend the
DataONE All-Hands Meeting in the fall to present the results of their
work. DataONE will pay all necessary travel expenses.

Schedule

 *   March 15 - Application period opens
 *   April 8 - Deadline for receipt of applications at midnight Pacific time
 *   April 15 - Notification of acceptance. Scheduling of face-to-face
kickoff meetings based on availability of interns and mentors
 *   May 23 - Program begins*
 *   June 27 - Midterm evaluations
 *   July 29 - Program concludes
 *   October 18-20 - DataONE All-Hands-Meeting, New Mexico (attendance
encouraged)

* Allowance will be made for students who are unavailable during these
date due to their school calendar.

Eligibility

The program is open to all undergraduate students, graduate students,
and postgraduates who have received their masters or doctorate within
the past five years. Given the broad range of projects, there are no
restrictions on academic backgrounds or field of study. Interns must
be at least 18 years of age by the program start date, must be
currently enrolled or employed at a university or other research
institution and must currently reside in, and be eligible to work in,
the United States. Interns are expected to be available approximately
40 hours/week during the internship period (noted below) with
significant availability during the normal business hours. Interns
from previous years are eligible to participate.

Financial Support

Interns will receive a stipend of $4,500 for participation, paid in
two installments (one at the midterm and one at the conclusion of the
program). In addition, required travel expenses will be borne by
DataONE. Participation in the program after the mid-term is contingent
on satisfactory performance. The University of New Mexico will
administer funds. Interns will need to supply their own computing
equipment and Internet connection. For students who are not US
citizens or permanent residents, complete visa information will be
required, and it may be necessary for the funds to be paid through the
student’s university or research institution. In such cases, the
student will need to provide the necessary contact information for
their organization.

-- 
Robert J. Sandusky, Ph.D.
Assistant University Librarian for Information Technology
Clinical Associate Professor
Richard J. Daley Library
University of Illinois at Chicago