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Fakhri A. Bazzaz and Steward T.A. Pickett Award for Excellence in Mentoring the Next Generation of Ecologists

ECOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA

Funding Amount

$1,000 cash prize + $700 travel award

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Fakhri A. Bazzaz and Steward T.A. Pickett Award for Excellence in Mentoring the Next Generation of Ecologists

Purpose: Honors two eminent ecologists (Steward Pickett and the late Fakhri Bazzaz) who were committed to mentoring towards diversity, inclusion and belonging. Award recognizes individuals continuing their legacy of passion in broadening participation and mentoring a wide diversity of aspiring scientists to tackle the most challenging ecological issues of our time.

Award includes:

  • $1,000 cash prize

  • $700 travel award

  • Plaque
  • Background: Started in 2025

    Contact: [email protected]

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Required Materials:

  • Letter of nomination (not to exceed 2 pages)

  • Curriculum vitae (at most 4 pages)

  • One required letter of support (not to exceed 2 pages)

  • No more than two additional letters of support (each not to exceed 2 pages)
  • Submission: All submissions must be submitted through the online awards submission site.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    mentoringscience-research

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