Why volunteer to help?

Very often the limiting factor for applicants is not their academic preparation, but rather their confidence in conveying ideas.  Having an opportunity to communicate with a current or past fellow from their institution can greatly improve an applicant's belief in their abilities, thus improving the competitiveness of their application. 

While each experience will be different, the aim of this initiative is to allow potential applicants to hear firsthand about the challenges of the application process.  Because you have experience writing successful essays, soliciting effective letters of reference, and planning for the application process, your input is invaluable for future applicants.

How can I help?

We are asking for the support of current and past fellows in helping us to create a database of contacts for students at their institution.  This contact information will be used by applicants at your listed institution, and you are anticipated to be a starting point for them when they begin the application process.

If you are interested, please complete the short form on the right.

Fellow Kerrie O’Donnell from Project Seahorse at the University of British Columbia’s Fisheries Centre prepares to conduct a night time, underwater measurement of the tiger tail seahorse (/Hippocampus comes/) in the Danajon Bank region of the Central Philippines. Collecting size and reproductive state data on wild seahorses allows us to better understand how fishing impacts seahorse populations; information desperately needed to develop practical recovery options for sustainable seahorse fisheries.

Register as a student resource person:

A confirmation email to complete registration will be sent to your email address shortly after submission - also check any "junk" or "spam" folders

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