The Illinois DNR and the Division of Natural Heritage are now accepting applications for seven Natural Heritage Graduate Student Residents starting in January, 2015 and one starting in June, 2015. These residencies provide successful applicants with a 12-month paid internship with the Division of Natural Heritage and/or Illinois Nature Preserves Commission. Candidates must be enrolled in a conservation-related graduate degree program and have written approval from their graduate advisor. Further information on the Natural Heritage Graduate Student Residency Program may be found at:
http://www.dnr.illinois.gov/conservation/NaturalHeritage/Pages/NaturalHeritageGraduateStudentResidencyProgram.aspx. Questions, contact Bob Szafoni, 217.348.0175; Robert.Szafoni@illinois.gov