George F. Holeton Prize (CPB) Grant

George F. Holeton Prize (CPB) Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Canadian Society of Zoologists
Amount: C $400
Last Updated: March 10, 2026

Summary

The George F. Holeton Prize, awarded by the Canadian Society of Zoologists, recognizes outstanding student poster presentations in the Comparative Physiology and Biochemistry Section. Open to current students or recent graduates, the prize encourages excellence in scientific communication. The Society promotes diversity and inclusion within zoology, ensuring that all members, regardless of background, are welcomed. This initiative supports students in showcasing their research at the Annual Conference, fostering the next generation of zoologists.

Overview

George F. Holeton Prize (CPB) The Canadian Society of Zoologists is a professional organization dedicated to the enhancement of education and research in zoology at the provincial, federal, and international level. Membership is open to all persons interested in zoology – students, researchers, educators. The Canadian Society of Zoologists is a diverse and inclusive not-for-profit scientific society that welcomes members of any gender, race, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. The society aims to reflect this diversity at all levels, ranging from participation at meetings, to representation on council and committees, to the recipients of its awards. The Canadian Society of Zoologists is proud to promote and support equality for all members interested in zoology. The G. F. Holeton Prize is given for the most outstanding student poster presentation in the Comparative Physiology and Biochemistry (CPB) Section at the Annual Conference of the CSZ. The prize is intended to encourage and acknowledge excellence in scientific research and communication by students. Award Cash prize of $400 and a scroll. Frequency of Availability Once a year.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Candidates must either currently be students or have completed their degree within the past year. They must present work completed towards their degree.The candidate must be the first author on the presentation and must be the person directly responsible for the majority of work presented on the poster.

Ineligibility

Students winning the Helen Battle Award are ineligible to win the George F. Holeton Prize in that year.The George F. Holeton Prize of the CPB Section cannot be awarded to a previous recipient of the prize.