Overview
The CALS Global Fellows Program supports CALS undergraduate students from any major in pursuit of challenging, professionally-focused summer internships and research placements that enhance and complement their career goals and academic progress, while enriching their undergraduate experience with diverse cultural and international immersion. Through key partnerships, the Global Fellows Program provides a platform for students to make positive and definable contributions to global organizations and communities.
Acceptance to the program is competitive and a limited number of students are selected each year.
Placement Opportunities
Placements: 1-2 (in-person)
CALS partners with the University of Porto, Faculty of Sciences to offer select placements in ecology and biodiversity fields.
Get a scientific, natural, and cultural experience in Portugal!!
The University of Porto is offering three projects:
Specific Details of each project will be agreed upon with the student and PI once accepted to the program.
Biodiversity, Ecology and Evolution
Students will be incorporated into multidisciplinary research teams at the Campus of Vairão, Vila do Conde, the headquarters of CIBIO (Research Center in Biodiversity and Genetic Resources: GreenUP, and at the Faculty of Sciences.
The fieldwork for could be based in either Porto or at the recently established Biological Station of Mértola, southern Portugal; in the Natural Park of the Guadiana Valley, a semiarid region, and a Mediterranean ecosystem biodiversity hotspot where the Iberian lynx was reintroduced - and the lab work for these projects will be at CIBIO.
These projects will take place within a work environment that is relaxed and open, with students from different countries conducting many diverse studies in biodiversity, ecology, evolution, landscape systems and agriculture. Every Friday there are student and senior seminars to present the work being done at CIBIO and by CIBIO’s guests. Join us and get an extraordinary experience in Portugal.
Specific Details of each project will be agreed upon with the student and PI once accepted to the program.
Suggested majors and/or professional interests: Biological Sciences, Environment & Sustainability majors with a focus on ecology, conservation.
More Information:
Link to Luke Chang's poster on his experience with CIBIO
Link to Neha Viswanathan's poster on her experience with CIBIO
Link to Sydney Siskind's poster on her experience with CIBIO
About Portugal
In 2017, WorldTravel selected Portugal as both Europe's Leading Destination and the World's Leading Destination. While in Portugal, Global Fellows will live in the world heritage city of Porto. Porto is home to many historical churches, museums, and the other tourist destinations. Tourists often visit the famous beaches and beach caves.
Students may apply for up to two positions and must indicate a first and second choice in their application. A separate statement of interest is required for each position.
You may preview the application without starting an application by clicking on the “preview application” button next to the apply button. All applications contain the same questions and all information related to the program can be found within the experience page. There is no additional information within the application.
