Chobe Research Institute

December 17th, 2018: Applications are due by 11:59 pm. If there is an issue meeting this deadline please reach out to Madalyn Fox at Madalyn7@vt.edu

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December 31st, 2018: Applicants will be notified of their status. 5 students will be selected. There will be 1-2 alternates notified. 

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January 10th, 2018: Meeting will be held at Louisa County High School at 5:30 p.m. with selected students and parents.

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During the preparation period from selection to departure, students and teachers will be given a checklist to follow to be sure they are prepared in time. Monthly updates and reminders will be sent. 

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Likely nearing the beginning of May, selected students and teacher will travel to Virginia Tech to meet some staff members and acquaint themselves with the lab.

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July 3, 2018: Depart from Dulles International Airport to head for Botswana.

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July 20, 2018: Departure from Botswana to return to Dulles.