Application Guidelines for the Yeatman Biology Research Internship
Students are encouraged to apply for a Yeatman Biology Research Internship to work with a University of the South biology faculty member for up to 10 weeks during the summer on a research project. Before applying, students should check the availability of research positions by contacting the biology faculty member with whom they propose to work.
The internships pay $8 per hour for up to 40 hours per week for a maximum of ten weeks. The faculty of the Department of Biology selects the recipients of the internship funds.
Before submitting a proposal, a student must consult with a faculty member in biology, who will become the student's faculty sponsor. It is expected that the submitted proposal will be written by the student, with the faculty sponsor’s role that of a mentor. Upon completion of the internship, a report must be submitted. It may consist of a number of media: a written document (2-5 pages), a PowerPoint presentation, or a website.
To apply, please submit the following documents electronically on TigerNet by March 5, 2008:
1) A proposal for the internship/research project
While the project description may vary depending on its nature/field, in general the following components are expected:
a) Title (approximately a dozen words)
b) Abstract or project overview (approximately 100 words)
c) Statement of the Problem (100 to 500 words)
d) Précis of previous work by others (up to 250 words)
e) Method, including both procedure & planned data analysis (up to 1000 words)
f) How the proposed project fits within the student's plans for professional and personal development (100-500 words)
2) A resume
3) A list of two references (including at least one faculty member)
4) A letter of confirmation from the faculty member who is offering the internship
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