Annual student Travel award

About

The American Malacological Society (AMS) offers Student Travel Awards to help support student participation at the Annual Meeting. These awards are granted on a competitive basis and are intended to assist students who will be presenting their research at the conference.

• Eligibility: Students only

• Number of awards: Typically 4–6 per year (subject to funding)

• Maximum award amount: $500-$1000

CONDITIONS OF AWARD

• The applicant must be a current member of the American Malacological Society. To join, please visit: https://ams.wildapricot.org/Membership
• Be students at or have graduated from a degree-granting program (or high school) within six months immediately prior to the meeting’s registration deadline.
• Be actively presenting a talk or poster at the upcoming AMS Annual Meeting.

HOW TO APPLY

Deadline: March 31

Required Application Materials

Submit a single PDF containing the following:

1.   Presentation abstract (including title)

2.   Brief Statement (a few sentences total)
   

   • Outlining the applicant's research goals and how the planned presentations fits into these goals. 

   • Must include total amount of funds requested and a budget breakdown of those funds

3.   Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Submission Instructions

• Applications must be submitted online via the application form: Apply here

• Attach one PDF file containing all materials.

• Name the file: LastName_Travel.pdf (e.g., Jones_Travel.pdf)