Systematics, Evolution, and Biodiversity (SysEB) Student Research Travel Award

Eligibility

Systematics, Evolution, and Biodiversity (SysEB) Student Research Travel Award, with an application deadline in April, offers numerous awards of $1500 each.

Description

Travel awards provide funding for student fieldwork, research travel to other institutions to enhance research projects, and/or travel to the upcoming ESA Annual Meeting. Students must provide evidence of travel (copy of boarding pass, hotel receipts, etc.) and copies of collecting and export permits (if applicable). Proof of travel will be required after the travel date. Applicants must be members in good standing of the SysEB Section of the Entomological Society of America (ESA). Eligible applicants may receive one Student Research Travel Award (SRTA) only. Previous award recipients are not eligible to apply for additional awards. The nomination package must include a one-page detailed budget with specific travel plans and budget justification including a statement of confirmation that all relevant collecting, research, and/or export permits are current or obtainable for the proposed travel; and a short statement (a paragraph) from your major professor (or advisor) that indicates your student status and how well the proposed travel is integrated with your research (can be a separate letter, but should be included in the application). Please visit the award's website for more information.