OpenFieldGreat Sand Dunes National Park & San Luis Valley Wildlife Survey
Collaborative field investigation deploying camera traps, radio telemetry, and genetic sequencing to monitor mountain lion and bighorn sheep populations around Great Sand Dunes National Park.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Enrolled in graduate biology or environmental science with GPA 3.0+
- English language proficiency
- Standard university language proficiency
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Research abstract on endemic sand dune insect ecology or ungulate migration corridors
- Recommendation letters
- Biology department faculty endorsement
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- $7,200 USD summer research grant plus national park field housing allowance
- Application fee
- $0 USD
- Tuition / joining costs
- Included in enrolled graduate program
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 1, 2027 (Summer 2027 field season)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Adams State University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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