Support FSP

Dynamic field station programs in outdoor living laboratories heavily rely upon the support of extramural funds and private donations.

Whatever you choose to contribute will truly make a difference. The FSP receives less than 20% of funding from annual California state monies. We rely on private gifts for faculty and student research fellowships, new facilities, conservation and land acquisition programs, synoptic collections and herbaria, and education outreach programs.

To learn more about making a contribution, please refer to the Support FSP section.

Volunteer

The Field Stations Program has a volunteer program that allows participation in activities that best fit each person's niche. With activities ranging from brochure design to landscape planning and facility development, the FSP always welcomes new volunteers and encourages the greater San Diego County community to become involved!

Online materials detailing specific volunteer opportunities and guidelines are now available.

Employment

Please refer to the FSP Employment section for current job opportunities.

The Organization of Biological Field Stations maintains a list of openings at field stations throughout the nation. Please refer to the OBFS Job Board for these opportunities.

Student Internships

Various internship opportunities are often available with the Field Stations Program. The FSP faculty and staff also help place student interns with the organizations and institutions that utilize the field stations for research and education.

To view a complete list of student intern options available with, or affiliated with, the FSP, please refer to the Internships section.

FSP Partners: Donors, Sponsors, Collaborators, and Users

• Collaborators work with FSP scientists to develop new externally funded projects and team on grant supported programs.
• Users apply to work onsite at one of the four SDSU field stations. The field stations offer unique opportunities in field science research, education and interpretive programs for a community of users that span disciplines from the natural and physical sciences, the arts, engineering, education and the humanities.
• Donors and sponsors support the FSP with necessary funding for core programs, student and faculty research aid, and equipment and facilities awards.