THE DEE SAUNDERS DUNDEE MEMORIAL RESEARCH GRANT – COMMUNITY-ORIENTED MALACOLOGY RESEARCH AWARD

About the Grant

This award is named in honor of Dolores “Dee” Dundee, a former President of the American Malacological Society, whose research focused largely on introduced land snails.

The award supports community-oriented malacological research, including projects that involve community science, environmental justice, conservation, or related areas. Proposals are especially encouraged for projects that are collaborations with community members, where partners are actively involved in the design and implementation of the research.

  • Eligibility: Any AMS member

  • Number of awards: Typically 1-3 per year (subject to funding)

  • Maximum award amount: $1,500

CONDITIONS OF AWARD

  • Awardees are encouraged to present the results of their research at an annual meeting of the American Malacology Society.
  • The applicant must be a current member of the American Malacological Society. To join, please visit: https://ams.wildapricot.org/Membership
  • Institutional overhead is not permitted.
  • The research must focus on a topic in malacology (e.g., parasite studies should focus on the molluscan side of the interaction).
  • Within one year of the award date, recipients must submit a short summary of the research and results for publication in the AMS Newsletter.
  • Student applicants should develop proposals in collaboration with the applicant’s advisor or mentor and reflect a substantial, well-planned research project.

HOW TO APPLY

Deadline: March 31

Required Application Materials

Submit a single PDF containing the following:

  1.   Research Proposal (2 pages)

    • Title

    • Research goals

    • Methods

    • Timetable

    • Plans for publication

    • Budget and justification for funds requested

    • Required permits (if applicable) should be noted

    • Literature Cited (May extend to a third page if needed)

  2.   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_DundeeCommunity.pdf (e.g., Jones_DundeeCommunity.pdf)

  • Each proposal may be considered for only one award. Applicants seeking multiple awards must submit separate proposals and applications for each award.

Evaluation Criteria

Proposals will be evaluated based on:

  • Novelty and importance of the research questions or hypotheses

  • Appropriateness and feasibility of the proposed research

  • Clarity and completeness of writing, including:

    • Background and context

    • Data collection and analysis methods

    • Interpretation and potential implications of results

  • Appropriate use of requested funds

  • Contribution to the applicant’s development as a malacologist

 

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