Resources for upcoming biologists

Authorship in scientific papers -- What are the expectations and ethical norms surrounding the authorship of peer-reviewed science?

Funding (grants and scholarships) -- Grants are generally for supporting a specific expenditure (research or travel), whereas scholarships are often to support the student more broadly (money to be used at their discretion).

GoingGlobal -- Career guides and search. Try searching "wildlife" and picking the country you'd like to work in.

Perspectives for Applying to Grad School -- From the excellent but now defunct Dynamic Ecology blog.

Tips on applying for student NSF support -- The Graduate Research Fellowship Program awards substantial amounts of money to students for the pursuit of research projects.

Resources at Missouri State University

APO -- Free STI testing (located in Springfield, Missouri. Do not need to be a student.

Bear Pantry -- Food cupboard for students at Missouri State University. Students must fill out a form online first, which is kept confidential.

Counseling center -- Students at MSU are allotted 8 free counseling sessions per semester. Click the link and scroll down to "Schedule an Appointment"

Emergency funding -- MSU offers emergency funding to assist students in weathering unexpected financial emergencies