Paul C. Silva Student Grants
International Phycological Society
Funding Amount
US $1,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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Eligible organizations
- Graduate students, as verified by their supervisors
- Only one application can be made per calendar year per student.
- The awards are for:Travel to meetings including workshops in which the student is presenting work on algae, whether the meeting is phycological or more general (e.g., evolution or ecology).
- Student Members or Ordinary Members of the IPS, and not an Associate Member
Other requirements
- Applicants must be no more than 4 years from the start of their present studies.
- For conferences and workshops, applicants must participate with a poster, talk or other significant contribution; for research awards, students must make the proposal.
- Applicants agree to provide, for the IPS website, a photograph with a paragraph of text on their use of the award.
- Research projects on algae, which must be student-‐led with support from the supervisor
Overview
The Paul C. Silva Student Grants, awarded by the International Phycological Society, support graduate students in the field of phycology. Each grant, valued at $500, is available twice a year to up to 8 students. Eligible candidates must demonstrate graduate status and can apply for research or travel-related projects. This initiative honors Dr. Silva's legacy in promoting international collaboration and research in algal studies.
International Phycological Society
Silva Student Grants are made twice annually for up to 8 graduate students. Each award is USD $500 and students are eligible to receive the award once per year.
Eligibility
Eligibility of applicants:Applicants must be graduate students, as verified by their supervisors.Applicants must be no more than 4 years from the start of their present studies.For conferences and workshops, applicants must participate with a poster, talk or other significant contribution; for research awards, students must make the proposal.Only one application can be made per calendar year per student.Applicants agree to provide, for the IPS website, a photograph with a paragraph of text on their use of the award.The awards are for:Travel to meetings including workshops in which the student is presenting work on algae, whether the meeting is phycological or more general (e.g., evolution or ecology).Research projects on algae, which must be student-‐led with support from the supervisor
You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. Applicants must be Student Members or Ordinary Members of the IPS, and not an Associate Member.
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Science research
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