Meritorious Teaching Award Grant
Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles (SSAR)
Funding Amount
US $500
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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Other requirements
- Awardees will be active teachers and mentors, with classroom teaching within the last three years and a substantial history of teaching excellence.
- Nominees must be current members of at least one of the sponsoring societies.
- American Society of Ichthyologists & Herpetologists (ASIH)The Herpetologists’ League (HL)Society for the Study of Amphibians & Reptiles (SSAR)
- You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.
Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: The HEC is generally composed of former MTAH Awardees, each serving a three-year term (3rd year as Chair), and a graduate student who serves a one-year term via appointment rotated among the three Society Presidents (ASIH, HL, SSAR).
- Not eligible: Any current member of the HEC who is not a former MTAH Awardee cannot be nominated (or self-nominate) for the MTAH.
Overview
The Meritorious Teaching Award in Herpetology recognizes outstanding educators and mentors in the field. Sponsored by the American Society of Ichthyologists & Herpetologists, The Herpetologists’ League, and the Society for the Study of Amphibians & Reptiles, this award honors individuals who demonstrate excellence in teaching and student mentorship. Awardees receive $500, a plaque, and recognition among peers. Nominees must be current members of the sponsoring societies and have a strong teaching history.
NOTE: Nominations must be received by the deadline.
The Herpetology Education Committee (HEC) seeks nominations for the Meritorious Teaching Award in Herpetology (MTAH). The award is sponsored by the American Society of Ichthyologists & Herpetologists (ASIH), The Herpetologists’ League (HL), and the Society for the Study of Amphibians & Reptiles (SSAR). Nominees must be current members of at least one of the sponsoring societies.
This award recognizes superior teaching and mentoring of students in herpetology. The award recipient will receive US $500, an official letter, and a plaque from the HEC.
Nominees should have a reputation among their peers and students for excellence in herpetological education, including, but not limited to:
Demonstrated highly effective and innovative teaching in the classroom and/or other education settings (e.g., zoological parks, aquaria, museums, field stations, environmental centers);
Superior mentoring of students in herpetology, as evidenced by student testimonials and placement of students in professional positions in herpetological fields.
Eligibility
Awardees will be active teachers and mentors, with classroom teaching within the last three years and a substantial history of teaching excellence.Nominees must be current members of at least one of the sponsoring societies.American Society of Ichthyologists & Herpetologists (ASIH)The Herpetologists’ League (HL)Society for the Study of Amphibians & Reptiles (SSAR)
You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. Nominees must be current members of at least one of the sponsoring societies.
Ineligibility
The HEC is generally composed of former MTAH Awardees, each serving a three-year term (3rd year as Chair), and a graduate student who serves a one-year term via appointment rotated among the three Society Presidents (ASIH, HL, SSAR). Any current member of the HEC who is not a former MTAH Awardee cannot be nominated (or self-nominate) for the MTAH.
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Teachers
- Science research
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