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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Amigos de la Red, <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span lang=ES-AR
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Antes de aplicar para
esta fantástica oportunidad que Jim acaba de mandar, no olviden leer
cuidadosamente los requisitos, toda la información la encuentran acá abajo. En
nombre del proyecto TABDP les digo estaríamos muy felices que uno de sus miembros
aplique. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span lang=ES-AR
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span lang=ES-AR
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Un saludo y buena suerte!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span lang=ES-AR
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span lang=ES-AR
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Blanca<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span lang=ES-AR
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><font size=5
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-weight:bold'>The <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Darwin</st1:City></st1:place> Scholarship
Programme<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><font size=5
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Monitoring
and Communicating Biodiversity <o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>A short scholarship
programme led by the <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Field Studies Council</span></b>
in the <st1:country-region w:st="on">UK</st1:country-region> as part of the <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Darwin</st1:City></st1:place> 200 celebrations.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>August 8<sup>th</sup>-18<sup>th</sup>
, 2008 - <st1:PersonName w:st="on">Preston Montford</st1:PersonName> Field
Centre, <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Shrewsbury</st1:City></st1:place>,
United Kingdom.<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><font size=5
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=5 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:16.0pt;font-weight:bold'>This scholarship programme is aimed
at<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
11.0pt'>Young Scientists from around the world probably in a Biology or Ecology
faculty at University. You should be under the age of 30 and studying at
graduate or post graduate level or be a young lecturer or work for an
environmental organisation. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
11.0pt'>The aim of the Darwin Scholar Programme is to develop “better
naturalists” in the spirit of <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Darwin</st1:City></st1:place>’s
love of nature and observing the natural world. The Scholarship will focus on
three areas - skills of observation and identification - skills of recording
biodiversity and skills of communicating biodiversity to different target
groups<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
11.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
11.0pt'>This is a unique opportunity to work with leading scientists and
educators in the <st1:country-region w:st="on">UK</st1:country-region> and will
be based in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Shrewsbury</st1:City></st1:place>
- a beautiful historic English market town and the birthplace of Charles
Darwin.<i><span style='font-style:italic'> <o:p></o:p></span></i></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-style:italic'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:bold'>The FSC is seeking applications for
the scholarship programme from young scientists from 25 countries around the
world.<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=5 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:16.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Reasons and Purpose of the Scholar
Scholarship<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
11.0pt'>On a global scale there are a number of key needs related to science
education. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<ul style='margin-top:0cm' type=disc>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo9'><font size=2
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Firstly there is a
global shortage of taxonomists and experts with observation and
identification skills,<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo9'><font size=2
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Secondly –
there is a need to record biodiversity in a more coherent and robust way
both nationally and internationally,<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo9'><font size=2
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Thirdly –
there is a huge need for scientists to communicate more effectively with a
range of different groups from school students and the general public
through to decision makers.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
</ul>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
11.0pt'>This Scholarship will focus on these three needs with the overall goals
of the scholarship being to :- <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<ul style='margin-top:0cm' type=disc>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l5 level1 lfo2'><font size=2
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Strengthen the
exploration and observational competencies of young field scientists at
University level to develop more skilled naturalists;<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l5 level1 lfo2'><font size=2
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Give a greater
understanding of the importance of national biodiversity databases and
recording;<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l5 level1 lfo2'><font size=2
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Enhance the ability
of scientists to communicate effectively with a variety of target groups;<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l5 level1 lfo2'><font size=2
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Build learning
partnerships in local communities to monitor local biodiversity;<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l5 level1 lfo2'><font size=2
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Develop resources
and materials that will promote first hand exploration and observation. <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
</ul>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
11.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
11.0pt'>The FSC is offering this scholarship as part of the celebrations that
are planned for the 200<sup>th</sup> anniversary of <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City
w:st="on">Darwin</st1:City></st1:place>’s birth in 1809 – and the
150<sup>th</sup> anniversary of the publication of the origin of the Species in
1859. Although <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Darwin</st1:City></st1:place>
is usually remembered for his work on the theory of evolution, much of this work
was based on an enthusiasm for the natural world together with first hand
observation and exploration of the natural environment. As Charles Darwin said
later in his life - “I was born a naturalist”.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
11.0pt'>The Field Studies Council aims to promote the same enthusiasm and
understanding of the natural world that <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Darwin</st1:City></st1:place>
did in order to achieve our goal of “bringing environmental understanding
to all”. We want to share our enthusiasm and expertise with young
scientists across the world and create a learning community dedicated to
enhancing public participation in biodiversity conservation and highlight the
importance of exploration and observation to understand the world we live in. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=5 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:16.0pt;font-weight:bold'>What will scholars do – in more
detail<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
11.0pt'>We aim to train a group of young “up and coming” scientists
from 25 countries in:-<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<ul style='margin-top:0cm' type=disc>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo8'><font size=2
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Basic techniques of
biodiversity monitoring and identification;<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo8'><font size=2
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The creation and
management of national data bases and recording networks;<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo8'><font size=2
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Fundamental
approaches to communicating biodiversity to a range of audiences; <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo8'><font size=2
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>How to lead and
manage school and community based biodiversity monitoring projects;<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo8'><font size=2
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>How to develop
biodiversity education materials for different groups based on FSC
expertise.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
</ul>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:18.0pt'><font size=2
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
11.0pt'>For this we would provide training using the expertise of both the Field
Studies Council and other organisations including leading Universities, the
Natural History Museum and British Ecological Society. One of the goals of
the course would also be the sharing of positive ideas and solutions to the biodiversity
challenges that we face on a local through to a global scale. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
11.0pt'>The scholarship programme will involve a number of different kinds of activities:-
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<ul style='margin-top:0cm' type=disc>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l8 level1 lfo3'><font size=2
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Training workshop
activities – focusing specifically on identification and observation
skills, the development of identification keys and communication skill;<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l8 level1 lfo3'><font size=2
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Lectures from FSC
and other organisations NHM staff and researchers;<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l8 level1 lfo3'><font size=2
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Meetings with
leading ecological organisations in the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:country-region
w:st="on">UK</st1:country-region></st1:place> such as the British
Ecological Society;<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l8 level1 lfo3'><font size=2
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>An opportunity for
you to meet with leading scientists in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:country-region
w:st="on">Britain</st1:country-region></st1:place> that work in your
research area; <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l8 level1 lfo3'><font size=2
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Sharing your
experience through a formal presentation to other scholars on the
programme and earning more about biodiversity in other parts of the world;<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l8 level1 lfo3'><font size=2
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Planning the “<st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Darwin</st1:City></st1:place>’s
Footsteps” Schools Observation programme that will take place in
2009; <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l8 level1 lfo3'><font size=2
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>A social programme
including local excursions.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
</ul>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=5 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
16.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=5 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:16.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Field Studies Council (FSC)<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
11.0pt'>The FSC was founded in 1943 with the mission statement of
“bringing environmental understanding to all” and is one of the
leading environmental education organisations in the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:country-region
w:st="on">United Kingdom</st1:country-region></st1:place>. We achieve our goal
through a network of seventeen field centres spread across the <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:country-region w:st="on">UK</st1:country-region></st1:place>.
The FSC employs over 75 trained geography, ecology and biology tutors and each
year over 100,000 people experience FSC courses. In addition to running
courses we also manage two national nature reserves and have world respected range
of publications, especially in the area of taxonomy. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
11.0pt'>Please go to our website - <a
href="http://www.field-studies-council.org/">www.field-studies-council.org</a>
for more information <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=5 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:16.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Funding the Scholarship<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
11.0pt'>The full cost of the 10 day scholarship programme is 3000 GBP. This
covers the costs of all accommodation, teaching, and local travel in the <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:country-region w:st="on">UK</st1:country-region></st1:place>.
It <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>does not cover</span></b> the cost of
getting to and from Preston Montford Field Centre in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City
w:st="on">Shrewsbury</st1:City></st1:place>. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
11.0pt'>Of this 3000 GBP - <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<ul style='margin-top:0cm' type=disc>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l6 level1 lfo5'><b><font size=2
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:bold'>The
FSC will provide 2250 GBP<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l6 level1 lfo5'><b><font size=2
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Successful
scholars will have to raise 750 GBP from sources in your own country. <o:p></o:p></span></font></b></li>
</ul>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
11.0pt'>The FSC can assist successful applicants in this process and provide
suggestions of sources of funding and also letters of support for applications
to grant organisations. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=5 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:16.0pt;font-weight:bold'>How do you apply?<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
11.0pt'>We are looking for up to forty scholars from twenty five countries
across the world to join this first Darwin Scholarship Programme. We shall
be able to select two scholars from larger countries and one scholar from other
countries. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=red face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:red'>Before you apply please make sure that you
are able to meet these criteria:-<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<ul style='margin-top:0cm' type=disc>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:red;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6'><font size=2
color=red face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>You are
aged 30 or under;<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:red;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6'><font size=2
color=red face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>You are
studying for or have a degree in Ecology, Biology or related subject; <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:red;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6'><font size=2
color=red face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>You are an
undergraduate, postgraduate, postdoctoral student, young lecturer or work
for an environmental organisation;<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:red;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6'><font size=2
color=red face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>You can
speak and read English well – this is very important. There will
be no interpretation or translation facilities; <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:red;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6'><font size=2
color=red face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Your have
the support of your University or other organisation for the Scholarship
programme. <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
</ul>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=red face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:red'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
11.0pt'>To apply you will need to send us:-<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<ul style='margin-top:0cm' type=disc>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:red;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo4'><font size=2
color=red face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Your CV;<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:red;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo4'><font size=2
color=red face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>A short
letter in English; <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:red;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo4'><font size=2
color=red face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>A letter
from your University or NGO that states clearly that you have permission to
take part in the scholarship;<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:red;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo4'><font size=2
color=red face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Your CV
can be in any format that is usual for your country – but must
include your home and work addresses, email and telephone contacts, and
skype address if you have one. You <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>must</span></b>
also include the name of two referees we can write to; Please <b><span
style='font-weight:bold'>do not</span></b> include reference letters with
your application.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:red;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo4'><font size=2
color=red face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Your
letter should be of no more than two sides of A4, explaining why you want
to take part in the scholarship programme. It should provide the
following information – why you want to become a Darwin scholar,
your personal assessment of your identification/observation capacity, your
views on how well science is communicated to a wider audience and the role
of scientists in education and what you will do with the new skills that
your gain through the scholarship. You need to persuade us that YOU are
the young, dynamic and enthusiastic scientist we are looking for from your
country. <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
</ul>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Your application should reach the
Field Studies Council not later than the <font color=red><span
style='color:red'>31st March 2008.</span></font></span></font></b><font size=2
color=red><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:red'> </span></font><font
size=2><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>You do not need to have guaranteed
funding before making your application<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:bold'>You application should be emailed to <a
href="mailto:fscee@field-studies-council.org">fscee@field-studies-council.org</a>
</span></font></b><font size=2><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>and the contact
person is James Hindson<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:18.0pt'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=5 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:16.0pt;font-weight:bold'>How does the selection process work?<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:18.0pt'><b><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
11.0pt'>The FSC will select the Scholars for the programme and selection will
be based on:-<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<ul style='margin-top:0cm' type=disc>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l4 level1 lfo7'><font size=2
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The quality of your
application – especially your letter;<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l4 level1 lfo7'><font size=2
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The commitment of
your University;<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l4 level1 lfo7'><font size=2
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The likelihood of
you getting the required funding.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
</ul>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
11.0pt'>We shall make an initial selection based on these criteria and then in
some cases undertake a follow up interview either by phone or skype. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:bold'>We shall inform you whether your
application has been successful by the end of April 2008</span></font></b><font
size=2><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> to hopefully give you enough time to
raise the necessary funding.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=5 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:16.0pt;font-weight:bold'>What happens after the Scholarship? <o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
11.0pt'>The FSC and our partners intend to run this scholarship course each
year and build up a network of people committed to communicating biodiversity
effectively to different groups of people. Each year we intend to apply for
funding to bring together FSC Darwin Scholars in an education related project.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
11.0pt'>There will be an opportunity for this first round of Scholars to take
part in a global schools project the FSC will be running in 2009 called <b><span
style='font-weight:bold'> “In <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Darwin</st1:City></st1:place>’s
Footsteps” </span></b><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
11.0pt'>If a Scholar wishes to take part in this project your task will be to
identify one school in your country that would be willing and able to link with
one school in <st1:place w:st="on">Shropshire</st1:place> and for the two
schools to undertake a joint biodiversity observation related project. It would
be the work of the FSC Darwin Scholar to support the school in your country and
the FSC will support the <st1:place w:st="on">Shropshire</st1:place> schools. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
11.0pt'>The exact nature of this project will be discussed with the scholars
during the scholarship programme and opportunities will vary from country to
country depending on different opportunities. In some countries the data
collection might involve the development of keys similar to the FSC Schools
Playing Field key – whilst in other countries schools might link with
local scientists and undertake a monitoring project.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:36.0pt'><font size=2
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
11.0pt'>Whatever happens, <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>local first hand
monitoring of biodiversity by young people will be the central linking theme of
all projects </span></b>and<b><span style='font-weight:bold'> </span></b>ideas
will be shared on the “In Darwin’s Footprint” website and
schools will be encouraged to collect data on an annual basis - thus giving the
opportunity for schools to create a local biodiversity database and for schools
to continue sharing information and ideas – and some project
sustainability. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
11.0pt'>The <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Darwin</st1:City></st1:place>’s
Footprint Schools project would be concluded in September with a <b><span
style='font-weight:bold'>“Big Link Up” </span></b>in which all the
schools would present their findings to each other through a skype link up.
This would be a public event in <st1:City w:st="on">Shrewsbury</st1:City>
linked to the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Darwin</st1:City></st1:place>
200 celebrations. <b><span style='font-weight:bold'><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span lang=EN-US
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;font-weight:bold'>From:</span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Tahoma><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>
tabd-bounces@ucl.ac.uk [mailto:tabd-bounces@ucl.ac.uk] <b><span
style='font-weight:bold'>On Behalf Of </span></b>FSCEE<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> 05 March 2008 15:15<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>To:</span></b> tabd@ucl.ac.uk<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></b> [TABD] <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place
w:st="on">Darwin</st1:place></st1:City> Scholarship Programme</span></font><span
lang=EN-US><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Me mandaron este.
Es una beca para asistir un curso de 2 semanas en biodiversidad al
"Preston Mountford Field Centre", cerca de Shrewsbury (sitio de
nacimiento de Charles Darwin) No tiene ninguna relacion especial con el
projecto TABD "Darwin Initiative", pero puede ser de interes a los
integrantes de este lista. Imagino que los becados pueden aprender algo
de la biodiversidad (!) de Inglaterra.<br>
<br>
Jim<br>
__________________________________________________________________-<br>
Dear Colleague <br>
<br>
A quick email to let you know that the Field Studies Council, a UK based
environmental education NGO, is launching a two week<b><span style='font-weight:
bold'> Darwin Scholarship Programme</span></b> that aims to develop
“better naturalists” in the spirit of Darwin’s love of nature
and observing the natural world. The Scholarship is part of
the official Darwin 200 Celebration programme. The Scholarship will
focus on three areas<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:
12.0pt;margin-left:36.0pt'><font size=3 face=Symbol><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span></font>
skills of observation and identification <font face=Symbol><span
style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span></font>
skills of recording biodiversity <font face=Symbol><span
style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span></font>
skills of communicating biodiversity to different target groups <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>The full cost of the scholarship is 3000 GBP but the FSC is funding
most of this ourselves. Scholars will have to find 750 GBP and the
cost of the flight. I believe that is<b><span style='font-weight:bold'> fantastic
value</span></b> for a two week high level training course in the <st1:country-region
w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">UK</st1:place></st1:country-region>.<br>
<br>
The deadline for applications was 31 March but as this information has just
reached you this has been<b><span style='font-weight:bold'> extended to the 25
April</span></b>. <br>
<br>
Please do pass this information to anyone that is involved in your <st1:City
w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Darwin</st1:place></st1:City> project you think
would be interested in this programme and would benefit from this
training. I am sure that it would be really useful to anyone in
your project involved in public participation for example. Perhaps
attending the scholarship could be tied in with a visit to the <st1:country-region
w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">UK</st1:place></st1:country-region> for some
members of your project teams? <br>
<br>
With best wishes – and please do get back in touch if you need more
information at this stage. <br>
<br>
<br>
James Hindson <br>
Head of Field Studies Council Environmental Education. <br>
</span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
Arial'><<...>> <br>
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FSC Environmental Education</span></font> <br>
<font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>The
Annexe</span></font> <br>
<font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Preston
Montford Lane</span></font> <br>
<font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Shrewsbury,
Shropshire SY4 1DU</span></font> <br>
<font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Tel:
+44 (0) 1743 852160</span></font> <br>
<font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Fax:
+44 (0) 1743 852141</span></font> <br>
<font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Email:
fscee@field-studies-council.org</span></font> <br>
<font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Website:
</span></font><a href="file:///\\www.field-studies-council.org\fscee"><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>www.field-studies-council.org/fscee</span></font></a>
<br>
<font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Skype:
fieldstudies</span></font> <br>
<br>
For further details, see: <br>
<a
href="http://www.field-studies-council.org/documents/centres/fscee/darwin.pdf"
eudora=autourl>www.field-studies-council.org/documents/centres/fscee/darwin.pdf<br>
<br>
</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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