IDEA+ Workshop Award Grant

The IDEA+ Workshop Award, provided by the International Association for Great Lakes Research, seeks to enhance diversity at the annual Conference on Great Lakes Research by supporting workshop hosts from historically marginalized communities. Each award offers up to $2,000, free conference registration, and a complimentary IAGLR membership. This initiative aims to enrich the dialogue surrounding large lake science and related fields, fostering inclusive participation and collaboration.

The IDEA+ Workshop Award aims to broaden participation in IAGLR by welcoming and involving people from historically marginalized communities. Requests may be made by those would like to host a workshop at the annual Conference on Great Lakes Research.
Purpose
The IAGLR Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility+ (IDEA+) Workshop Award is designed to broaden participation in IAGLR by welcoming and involving people from historically marginalized communities. Specifically, this award supports workshop hosts who add to the diversity of perspectives shared at the IAGLR annual conference from the interface of large lake science, management, education, communication, policy, and community.
Funding
Up to two awards US $2,000 each Free conference registration to workshop host
Complimentary IAGLR membership (includes electronic subscription to the Journal of Great Lakes Research)
Number and value depends on funds available and is at the discretion of the Awards Committee.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this award, the applicant must:not have received the award previously
not be a current member of the IAGLR Board of Directors or part of a current board member's immediate family (parents, children, spouse, siblings)