Eagle Hill Masthead



Application for Neotropical Expeditions

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* Denotes required fields

Department (if part of address)
Company (if part of address)
*State/Province  
E-mail address
*Gender Female  Male 
*Age or general age

(this information helps us when matching roommates)
*Alumnus Institute alumnus(a)  1st time applicant 

I would like to participate in the following seminar(s):
Seminar 1:  
*Title
*Instructor
*Dates

A few brief and thoughtful statements about yourself are an essential part of your application. Please answer all questions frankly and completely. Details are essential for planning purposes and are appreciated both by the instructors and staff.

What are your specific interests, goals and expectations for the above seminar(s)?

Which of your experiences, classes, or interests are related to the above programs?
What is your current career or career interest and institutional affiliation?

Are you fully able to participate in field trips, some of which may involve hiking over rough terrain? Please indicate any concerns you might have and how we might be able to help you. Information about field trips for seminars is available (please inquire).


Have you ever travelled to South America, Central America, Mexico and/or the Caribbean? Have any of your travels been to remote regions?

What backpacking experiences have you had? Have any trips been for extended periods of time? Can you sleep in a hammock? Can you swim?

Do you have any special medical conditions, food allergies, or insect allergies we should be aware of? Please be specific.
 
Do you have any special dietary requirements we should be aware of? How flexible or fussy are you with regard to your diet and the water you drink? Meals are prepared from foods that require no refrigeration and are supplemented by fresh fish and or game, to the extent possible. If you are a “vegetarian,” can you eat eggs, chicken, or fish?

Do you have any personal habits, preferences, sensitivities, or concerns you would like us to be aware of? Do you snore? How easy are you to get along with?

How well do you respond to unfamiliar situations, especially culturally unfamiliar situations?

How well do you understand and speak Spanish?

Please select one of the following criteria if you Would you like to apply for financial assistance discount (maximum 5%)?  
Institute alumnus(a)
University student
Couple
Group
 
If you are a students, please list your college or university. If you are an alumnus, please list seminars you have attended.

Would you like to earn university credits? Graduate or undergraduate credits? How many credits? from 1-2 credits are available for most seminars. A special application form is available from the Institute during the seminar. There is an application fee.

Would you like to earn 4.5 continuing education units? (=3.0 recertification credits)? A special application form is available from the Institute. There is an application fee.
     Yes    No

Other pertinent information, comments, questions, etc., are welcome!


Purchase orders and training authorization forms may be faxed to 207-546-3042. Please make sure that your name and the seminar title are listed on each form. Which of the following will you fax?
One combined purchase order for tuition, accommodations, and meals. One invoice will be sent.  
Individual purchase orders as needed for tuition, accommodations, and/or meals. Matching invoices will be sent.

Name and phone number in case of emergency:

I understand that reasonable efforts will be made to assure my comfort and safety while on this trip. I recognize my own responsibilities in this regard. I am aware that there are risks inherent in travel to a foreign country and to remote areas where I may be unfamiliar with the hazards and where prompt medical care may not be available. I will sign up for the travel insurance package required by the Institute. I agree that Humboldt Field Research Institute is not responsible for any harm, injury, loss, or damage I may suffer while participating on this field trip. Full details on liability and the benefits of travel insurance are available. 

   
*Dated
 

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