A.G. Lyne Award Grant

A.G. Lyne Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Australian Mammal Society
Amount: US $300
Last Updated: April 22, 2025

Summary

The A.G. Lyne Award, presented by the Australian Mammal Society, honors the best poster presentation by a student member at the Annual Scientific Meeting. With a monetary prize of $300 and a certificate, this award encourages student participation and recognizes outstanding research contributions. Student members are automatically entered unless they opt out when submitting their conference abstracts. The award celebrates the legacy of Gordon Lyne, a dedicated member and past president of the Society.

Overview

NOTE: Student members are automatically entered in the A. G. Lyne Award unless they notify the Society that they do not wish to be considered for the award. This can be done when submitting a conference abstract. Mission The mission of the Australian Mammal Society (AMS) is to contribute to the greater understanding and conservation of Australasian mammals. Research by members of the Society spans a wide variety of biological disciplines including behavioural and community ecology, population genetics, management and conservation. A.G. Lyne Award The A.G. Lyne Award celebrates the life of Gordon Lyne (1919–1986), a long-standing member of the Society and past president. The award is given to the best poster presentation by a student member at an Annual Scientific Meeting. The award consists of a certificate and a monetary prize of $300.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Only student members of the Society are eligible for the award. The applicant must be the sole or senior author of the paper for which the award is made.In the case of multiple authors, students must provide to the Council a statement describing the contribution of other authors to the research. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.