Hello, everyone! The American Elasmobranch Society, the world's oldest and largest professional society devoted to professional research and management of sharks and rays, is now ready to receive applications for our new diversity initiative.
Awardees will receive one year of Society membership, along with professional development training, mentorship, and networking specific to their needs as international or underrepresented minority scientists and professionals. To qualify, applicants must fill out the application below and demonstrate that they: A) Have a demonstrated professional interest in the scientific study or management of elasmobranch fishes; and B) Be an undergraduate or graduate student, postdoctoral researcher, or early career scientist or management professional within 5 years of earning their degree; and C) Be a representative of a historically underrepresented group in marine science (including ethnic/racial minorities and women), and/or perform your research in a developing nation. Applications are due by Monday, November 16th. More information about this initiative and the application can be found here: http://www.southernfriedscience.com/?p=18871 The application itself can be found here: https://minoritypostdoc.wufoo.com/forms/q35ix4817t42it/ Please share with any interested colleagues! Sincerely, -- *David Shiffman* *Ph.D. Student, Research Assistant,* Abess Center for Ecosystem Science and Policy <http://www.cesp.miami.edu/> R.J. Dunlap Marine Conservation Program <http://rjd.miami.edu/> [image: RJD] *e: *[email protected] | *p: *412.915.2309 *t: *@WhySharksMatter <http://twitter.com/#!/WhySharksMatter> | *b: *Southern Fried Science Blog <http://www.southernfriedscience.com/>
