The Ohio State University Announces

The 2003 Byrd Fellowship Program

The Byrd Polar Research Center of The Ohio State University announces the 2003 Byrd Fellowship Program for post-doctoral researchers. This program was established through a major gift from the Byrd Foundation in memory of Rear Admiral Richard Evelyn Byrd and Marie Ames Byrd, his wife. This program provides fellowships at The Ohio State University for postdoctoral researchers with superior academic backgrounds who are pursuing advanced research on polar related issues. Post-doctoral fellows must have received their Ph.D. within five years of selection. Except for fieldwork and other research activities that require absence from campus, Byrd Fellows are expected to be in residence at the Byrd Polar Research Center (BPRC) during the tenure of their fellowship.

Applicants should visit the BPRC web page http://www-bprc.mps.ohio-state.edu and contact specific members of the Byrd Center in advance of submitting their application to discuss possible projects and how their proposed research might complement existing BPRC programs which cover a wide range of disciplines. This fellowship is limited to research of mutual interest to both the fellow and his/her Byrd Center mentor. Post-doctoral awards will be for one and a half years. A stipend of up to $35,000.00 per year, and a research and travel allowance of $3,000 will be provided. Selection of Byrd Fellows will be made by a committee of members drawn from the Byrd Center.

Applications and nominations should be sent to the Byrd Fellowship Committee and need to be received no later than April 15^th, 2003. Each application should include a statement of general research interests, a description of the specific research to be conducted during the term of the fellowship, a curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference. Fellowship appointments may start on the first day of any month between September 1^st, 2003 and March 1^st, 2004.

Correspondence should be addressed to:

2003 Byrd Fellowship Committee

c/o Dr. W.B. Lyons

Byrd Polar Research Center

1090 Carmack Rd.

The Ohio State University

Columbus, Oh 43210-1002

The Ohio State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified women, minorities, Vietnam-era Veterans, disabled Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.