Western Section of The Wildlife Society: Student Travel Grant

Western Section of the Wildlife Society

Funding Amount

Up to US $600

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Other requirements

  • An individual is eligible if he/she is:A current dues paid members of TWS-WS (dues can be submitted with the application);current student or recent graduate (degree received within past year)Non-TWS and International Conferences/Symposia Travel grants to International and non-TWS…
  • A travel grant may be granted contingent upon the papers acceptance by the program committee.
  • You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.
  • Must be a current dues paid members of TWS-WS (dues can be submitted with the application).

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: Funds will not be provided when employer or agency funds are available.

Overview

The Western Section of The Wildlife Society offers a Student Travel Grant to support student participation in professional meetings and conferences. Grants of up to $600 can assist with transportation, lodging, registration, and meal expenses. Priority is given to students presenting at meetings. Eligible applicants must be dues-paid members of TWS-WS or recent graduates. The grant aims to promote wildlife conservation education and foster professional development among students in the field.

Purpose and Objectives
Each year The Wildlife Society-Western Section (TWS-WS) makes funds available to students to encourage participation in professional meetings, conferences, symposia and other continuing education activities. Travel grants of up to $600 will be awarded to a limited number of students.
Priority will be given to students presenting a paper or poster at TWS meetings (Parent, Western Section, Chapters).
Amount and Conditions
In most cases, the amount of an award may only cover a portion of the total cost of attending an event and applicants should consider the award only as a supplement to other funding sources. Individual awards/reimbursement will not exceed $600.00 per applicant per event or per year.
Travel awards are to be used only for registration fees, meals, lodging, and or transportation expenses.

Eligibility

An individual is eligible if he/she is:A current dues paid members of TWS-WS (dues can be submitted with the application);current student or recent graduate (degree received within past year)Non-TWS and International Conferences/Symposia Travel grants to International and non-TWS conferences/symposia will only be reviewed by the Awards and Grants Committee if the requester is presenting a paper or poster at the subject conference. A travel grant may be granted contingent upon the papers acceptance by the program committee.
You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. Must be a current dues paid members of TWS-WS (dues can be submitted with the application).

Ineligibility

Funds will not be provided when employer or agency funds are available.

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Science research
  • Wildlife

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