The American Society of Naturalists solicits proposals from organizers of regional meetings in the fields of ecology, evolution and behavior. The purpose of these small awards is to promote increased participation in regional meetings that fall along the research interests supported by the ASN and to use this support as a way of recruiting new membership to ASN. The awards typically provide subsidized registration for ASN members at these regional meetings. Please note that these awards are not intended to support workshops. Previous awardees have included meetings such as SEEPEG, SEEC, EVO-WIBO, and OE3C. Organizers of regional meetings should submit a brief proposal describing the research focus of the meeting for which funds are requested as well as details of the meeting such as anticipated number of participants, meeting venue and dates.
Instructions: Proposals should include two components. One should clearly describe the (1) overlap of the regional meeting with ASN research interests, (2) extent that the support would reach out to new audiences to grow ASN's membership, and (3) potential size of the impact on ASN membership. The second component should include a brief budget justifying the amount requested and detailing how the funds will be used. To standardize the applications, there is a strict one-page limit (US Letter size paper, 1" margins, standard [e.g., Times] 12-point font, and no more than six lines per inch) for each component (i.e., 1 page for proposal, 1 page for budget description and use of funds). We anticipate funding 4-6 awards, typically valued at $2000-$3000. Please send proposals to the ASN Regional Society Liaison Committee Chair Rebecca Kimball by Feb. 15.
We are now accepting nominations for our prestigious science awards, including two new awards:
More details, including nominations procedures and past recipients, can be found on the CERF website.
You are invited to nominate the names of colleagues whom you would like to see considered for the next leaders of the Federation. Self-nominations are also welcome. Current President-Elect, Hilary Neckles, welcomes your suggestions for candidates for:
*International Members-at-Large must reside outside of the United States.
CERF will continue to post jobs for free for both members and non-members.
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The Wetland Foundation is soliciting applications for 2017 travel grants. Applications are being accepted from any student who is currently enrolled at an academic institution in the United States and who meets the specific criteria for one of the four grants listed below. For more information, visit The Wetland Foundation website. Application deadline is December 18, 2016.
Conference Travel Grant Type 1 ($800): For advanced undergraduate and graduate students who have never attended a wetland scientific conference and who have limited funds for travel
WINNER: Adam Obaza
Help us celebrate National Estuaries Week (NEW), September 17-24, by joining our social media campaign. CERF is joining forces with Restore America's Estuaries, the National Estuarine Research Reserve Association, the Association of National Estuary Programs, and many others to build support for and awareness of estuaries as special coastal places.
Share your science to a broader audience by posting and tweeting during NEW! Use #EstuariesWeek and #EstuaryLove, and tag CERF (Twitter: @CERFScience, Facebook @CERF.Estuaries.Coasts). We're especially excited to see videos and photos from our members, so get out those cell phones and start recording!
The CERF Summer 2016 Newsletter is now available! Learn about CERF's partnerships and alliances, read up on our new webinar series, and hear from our Affiliate Societies. Read CERF's Up online today!
We have opportunities available for students wishing to pursue a Master's degree in Marine Sciences in the Biogeochemistry Lab (www.mortazavilab.org). The lab is located at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab on the Gulf coast (www.disl.org). The successful applicant will work on projects related to spatial and temporal patterns in nitrogen cycling, the role of benthic fauna on nitrogen cycling, or controls on trace gas fluxes in marshes in the Northern Gulf of Mexico. Applicants should have a BS in chemistry, biology, marine science, or a related field, and background and interest in biogeochemistry. Depending on availability and qualifications, students are eligible for assistantships covering (1) a tuition waiver, (2) an annual stipend, and (3) health insurance.
For additional information visit the Biogeochemistry Lab website and contact Dr. Behzad Mortazavi at: [email protected] or phone: 251-861-2141 ext 2189.
Riga, Latvia
September 19 - 23, 2016
Radisson Blu Hotel Latvija
Travel Funding Available for New U.S. Participants
Requests for Travel Funds by new U.S. participants due 15 June 2016
Deadline for submission of abstracts to ICES, 30 April 2016
