Application Deadline: June 1, 2014 
Stipend: A 30-week program with a $640.00 bi-weekly stipend, subject to all applicable tax withholdings.  Room and board are not provided. 

Background:	

The Wildlife Conservation Society is dedicated to the conservation of the world’s vanishing species through captive breeding and exhibition, field studies, education and veterinary, nutrition, behavior and genetic research.  The Bronx Zoo, headquarters of the Wildlife Conservation Society, manages and exhibits a diversity of wildlife, including many rare and endangered species.  It initiates and supports captive breeding programs, and encourages research and educational projects.  The Mammal Department, with a collection of over 130 species, is committed to the exhibition and captive breeding of species that are part of cooperative breeding programs (Species Survival Plans or Taxon Advisory Groups) or serve as educational representatives of their habitats or regions.

Purpose:	

To enhance the training and experience of individuals in techniques of captive management and exhibition of a variety of mammal species within a zoo environment and to expose them to the potential of endangered species programs within zoos so that they are better prepared to participate in similar programs in the future. 

Program:	

Consists of thirty (30) weeks of intensive fellowship at the Bronx Zoo, Wildlife Conservation Society.  The selected Fellows will work closely with the Mammal Department staff in all phases of exotic animal husbandry and exhibition.  These individuals will work with a variety of mammals and are expected to conduct and complete a research project prescribed by the staff.  Beginning of summer start date is anticipated.  Schedule is typically Monday-Friday, 8:00a-5:00p.  

Application:	

Cover letter (describing how this Fellowship program will further their career path) and resume.  Letters of recommendation may be solicited for finalists.  Candidates making it to subsequent rounds of the selection process will be contacted for a phone and/or in-person interviews prior to the decision date.  Applications are due by June 1, 2014.