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1. COVER LETTER

Describe your interest in conducting research in Rocky Mountain National Park and why

you are uniquely qualified for this research fellowship. Also indicate your career

aspirations and why you are applying to this program.

2. INTRODUCTION

a. Applicant Information

Provide your name, address, telephone number (work and home), FAX number,

email address and institutional affiliation. Include major and minor subjects in

both undergraduate and graduate work, and the dates and degrees acquired.

b. Dates of fellowship availability

Please indicate the specific dates that you will be available for this research

fellowship.

c. Title of research proposal

d. Dates of research period

Please indicate additional follow-up work timelines beyond the fellowship period

in the park, if needed.

3. QUALIFICATIONS

Provide a current resume identifying training and qualifications relevant to the proposed

research project and the ability to conduct field activities in the environment of the

proposed study area. Include a list of publications, if any, a list of academic honors

received, most recent university transcripts, and names and contact information of three

professional references.

4. OVERVIEW

Summarize the proposed research project by generally describing the problem or issue

being investigated as well as any previous pertinent research.

a. Statement of issue

Describe the issue to be investigated and its importance and relevance to science

and to the park.

b. Scope of study

Describe the overall geographic and scientific scope of the project.

c. Intended use of results – Describe how the products will be used, including any

anticipated commercial use.

5. OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESES TO BE TESTED

Describe the specific objectives of the proposed project. Where appropriate, the

objectives should be stated as specific hypotheses to be tested.

6. METHODS

Describe how the proposed methods and analytical techniques will achieve the study

objectives or test the stated hypothesis/question. Provide pertinent literature citations.

(Please note section VIII – Special Concerns.)

Upwork Cover Letter Sample