Student Travel Awards

The WBS is offering travel awards to assist its student members to attend the annual meeting in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Deadline to apply: June 15th.

Eligibility

In order to receive a travel award, you must:

1. be currently enrolled as a student or be presenting on work conducted as a student; and

2. be presenting a paper (oral or poster) as the lead author.

If you self-identify as a member of an underrepresented minority (e.g., BIPOC/BAME), you are eligible to apply for the Broadening Participation Travel Award in addition to the General Travel Award. To be considered for this award, select the check box next to “Broadening Participation Travel Award” in the application form.

Amount

Award amounts vary depending on available funding but usually cover some, but not all, costs of meeting attendance (the 2022 maximum was $700 per applicant). We are happy to assist applicants with finding room-shares and carpooling to reduce costs of attending the meeting.

Application

Applications will consist of

1. contact information

2. a copy of your submitted abstract

3. amount requested and justification (≤ 150 words); and

4. personal statement of research in progress or professional plans as they relate to Waterbirds (≤ 200 words).

Application Deadline

Please submit all materials using our online Application Form no later than 15 June 2023. You will be notified of your award status by 28 June 2023.

Please note, students must also submit an abstract to the appropriate Scientific Committee.