United States Environmental Protection Agency Communications, Education, and Public Affairs (1707) EPA171-F-94-002 July 1994 TO APPLY Projects Students interested in a research project must submit two complete application packages (original + one copy) consisting of: A one-page work plan proposal An SF-171 An official transcript Positions Students interested in a fellowship position must submit two complete application packages (original + one copy) consisting of: A general statement of objectives An SF-171 An official transcript A letter of reference from a professor or advisor FOR MORE INFORMATION Write or call: NNEMS National Program Manager US EPA (1707) 401 M Street SW Washington. DC 20460 202-260-5960 v>EPA NATIONAL NETWORK FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT STUDIES (NNEMS) 1994-95 Students may apply for more than one project or position. Separate, complete application packages must be submit- ted for each project or position. The official transcript may be copied if a student is submitting more than one application package. Recycled/Recyclable "ilnted on paper that ojntaj al leasl 50% recycled fiber ------- Recognizing the growing interest in environmental issues and careers, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established the National Network for Environmental Management Studies (NNEMS) Program. NNEMS is a comprehensive fellowship program managed by the Environmental Education Division of EPA. PURPOSE The purpose of the NNEMS Program is to: • Provide practical work experience for undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in environmental issues • Create a catalyst for increased public awareness of and involvement in environmental issues • Encourage qualified individuals to pursue careers in environmental protection fields STRUCTURE NNEMS offers a range of fellowship activities designed to help students refine their professional skills and enhance their knowledge of environmental issues. An NNEMS fellowship will he either a project or a position. Projects Each participating headquarters or regional program office develops and sponsors projects for student research. These projects are sulliciently narrow in scope to allow the student to complete the research by \vorking full time during the summer or part time during the school year. We recommend that the student perform the research at the sponsoring facility, although other arrangements may be made. Positions EPA headquarters and regional program office identifies and sponsois general fellowship positions available within that office. General fellowship opportunities are a\ailahle fur -,t!mmer. fall, or spring semester. I Voice! and pinion opportunities are described in the NNHMS catalog distributed to the NNEMS network of COMPENSATION Depending on their level of education and experience, NNEMS students are generally paid a stipend beginning at S4.100 per project or position. ELIGIBILITY To be eligible for the NNEMS Program, a student must meet the following criteria: All students • Be enrolled full time or part time in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited college or univer- sity during the tenure of the fellowship Undergraduate students • Must have successfully completed at least four courses or the equivalent in environmental sciences or studies • Must have a 3.0 or higher grade-point average (on a 4.0 scale) Graduate students • Must have completed one semester of graduate work before ihe fellowship commences Note: The research opportunities are generally targeted toward graduate students: the general fellowship positions are generally targeted toward undergraduate students. ------- |