CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES

                SUMMER SYSTEMATICS INSTITUTE
                            1996


The California Academy of Sciences announces an internship program in
Systematic Biology for summer 1996.  The Summer Systematics Institute
matches 9 undergraduate students with Academy scientists to conduct
research, as well as participate in tours, seminars and lectures related to
biodiversity, evolutionary biology and global change.  A $3000 stipend will
be awarded to each intern.  In addition, financial help may be available to
defray travel costs to San Francisco and housing costs.


General Information

The 1996 Summer Systematics Institute will last 10 weeks: 10 June 1996 - 16
August 1996

All application materials must be received by 15 March, 1996.  No late
applications can be considered.

Notification of status will be mailed to all applicants by 1 April, 1996.


Application materials can be obtained from:

Summer Systematics Institute
Research Division
California Academy of Sciences
Golden Gate Park
San Francisco, CA  94118

Telephone:  415-750-7277
Fax:  415-750-7346
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