The Lincoln Park Zoo is located on 35 acres at the lake front near downtown Chicago, Illinois. The animal collection numbers over 800 specimens representing 217 species and subspecies of mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians. The zoo participates in cooperative conservation programs for more than 26 threatened or endangered species. Zoo staff are responsible for managing and providing scientific advice to cooperative breeding programs for the Bali starling, spectacled bear, pygmy hippopotamus, western lowland gorilla, okapi, snow leopard, lowland tapir, Chacoan peccary, and trumpeter swan. The zoo's Department of Conservation and Science initiates, assists, and supervises research projects aimed at improving management practices for zoo animals. The department has laboratory facilities, computers, and a small research library. The Lincoln Park Zoo offers several opportunities to participate in or conduct scientific research in the areas of animal behavior, nutrition, reproduction, physiology, conservation, population biology and computer modelling of zoo populations, and veterinary medicine. The intern and fellowship program offers a unique experience working on scientific research and conservation projects with zoo professionals.

UNDERGRADUATE SCIENCE FELLOWSHIPS The Zoo offers three science fellowships for undergraduates or individuals who receive their undergraduate degree within 6 months of beginning their fellowship. Candidates are expected to conduct scientific research projects at the zoo for a 12 week period. Projects may be coordinated with a candidate's academic program and schedule. Academic credit may be possible through the candidate's home institution. Fellowships may commence as early as 1 May, but all fellowship work must be completed prior to 1 April. Through an annual grant from the Dr. Scholl Foundation, two Science Fellowships are offered to conduct research on any taxa or conceptual problem in the disciplines listed above. Through an annual grant in memory of the zoo's late Curator of Reptiles, the Ed Almandarz Science Fellowship in Herpetology is offered to conduct research on reptiles and amphibians. Each Dr. Scholl undergraduate fellowship carries a stipend of $2750 for 12 weeks; the Ed Almandarz Fellowship carries a stipend of $2500 for 12 weeks. A small amount of funds are available for project supplies and library work. All living and other expenses are the responsibility of the fellow. Types of Projects: Projects may be specific to the candidate's interests as they reflect those needs of the zoo determined by the zoo staff. Potential projects exist in the fields of animal behavior, nutrition, reproduction, physiology, conservation, population biology and computer modelling of zoo populations, and veterinary medicine. Projects and fellows are supervised by zoo staff but input from academic advisors is encouraged. Fellows are encouraged to publish the results of their work in refereed scientific journals. Examples of previous projects are: enrichment of polar bear behavior common murre reproductive behavior population viability models for gorillas stage based demographic models for conservation biology influence of the thermal environment on gorilla behavior armadillo reproductive physiology behavior of Mexican wolves CRITERIA FOR SELECTION OF FELLOWS: Fellowships are restricted to: (1) undergraduate students in good academic standing at an accredited institution or (2) recent graduates having completed their undergraduate education within 6 months of the start of their fellowship. Fellowship applications are reviewed by the zoo staff. Selections will be based on: (1) the candidate's academic and research records (2) letters of recommendation (3) statement of research interests, and (4) feasibility and/or availability of an appropriate project. Conditions of Fellowships: Projects must be completed within the established time period. A detailed project proposal is required prior to initiation of each project and a summary report is required immediately upon completion of the project. A detailed, formal report is due no later than one month after the final day of fellowship tenure. Formal reports should be suitable for publication in a refereed scientific journal. Application Procedures: Send resume, college transcripts, two letters of recommendation, and 1000 word statement of research interests to SCIENCE FELLOWSHIPS Director of Conservation and Science Lincoln Park Zoo 2001 North Clark Street Chicago, IL 60614-3895. Identification of specific projects is not required; however, specific project proposals may be submitted either in lieu of, or in addition to, the statement of interest. Candidates with specific projects should contact a zoo staff member prior to application. Include current telephone number and desired starting date for fellowship. DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF UNDERGRADUATE FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION MATERIALS IS MARCH 21.