William S. Hoar Award Grant

William S. Hoar Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Canadian Society of Zoologists
Amount: C $500
Last Updated: February 17, 2026

Summary

The William S. Hoar Award, presented by the Canadian Society of Zoologists, recognizes excellence in scientific research and communication among students. Open to those enrolled in degree programs or recent graduates, it encourages the presentation of outstanding student papers at the Society's Annual Conference. This award reflects the Society's commitment to diversity and inclusion in the field of zoology, fostering equality for all participants.

Overview

William S. Hoar Award The Canadian Society of Zoologists is a professional organization dedicated to the enhancement of education and research in zoology at the provincial, federal and international level. Membership is open to all persons interested in zoology - Students, Researchers, and Educators. The Canadian Society of Zoologists is a diverse and inclusive not-for-profit scientific society that welcomes members of any gender, race, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. The society aims to reflect this diversity at all levels, ranging from participation at meetings, to representation on council and committees, to the recipients of its awards. The Canadian Society of Zoologists is proud to promote and support equality for all members interested in zoology. The William S. Hoar Award is given for the best student paper presented orally at the Annual Conference of the Society, and is intended to encourage and acknowledge excellence in scientific research and communication by students.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. All candidates must be enrolled as students at the time of the competition, or have completed their degree within the past year.They must present work completed towards their degree program.A student may compete only once for either the Hoar Award or the Best Student Poster Award at each Annual Conference.

Ineligibility

A finalist for the W.S. Hoar award will not be considered for other oral presentation awards at a given Annual Conference.A student who has won the Hoar Award is no longer eligible for the competition.