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Great Lakes Environmental Watershed Research Practicum

Hands-on water quality monitoring along Lake Michigan tributaries, studying microplastic density, invasive quagga mussel distribution, and agricultural runoff.

Official university details ↗Research checked, not sponsored

Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites
Enrolled student in biology, chemistry, or environmental studies with min. 2.8 GPA
English language proficiency
English fluency
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
Exempt
Thesis / Research statement
Fieldwork resume and interest statement
Recommendation letters
Natural sciences faculty letter

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend
$3,200 summer stipend funded by Wisconsin coastal management and lake conservation grants
Application fee
$0
Tuition / joining costs
$0

Dates and verification

Application deadline
April 1, 2027
Last source review
2026-10-16

Important verification note

Facts reflect official Lakeland University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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