Paul C. Silva Student Grants

Paul C. Silva Student Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: International Phycological Society
Amount: US $1,000
Last Updated: November 13, 2025

Summary

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.

Overview

International Phycological Society The Society, founded in 1960, is dedicated to: The development of phycology; The distribution of phycological information; and,International cooperation among phycologists and phycological organizations. Paul C. Silva Student Grants Paul C. Silva worked at the University of California, Berkeley, U.S.A., and made important contributions to algal taxonomy and nomenclature throughout his career. Dr. Silva strongly advocated for phycology, phycologists and international cooperation in research. He was also the Chairperson of the International Organizing Committee that established the IPS in 1960 and served the society as both an Editor and as President. The P. C. 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

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 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.