US-IALE 2019 Annual Meeting
Fort Collins, Colorado
April 7-11, 2019
PURPOSE
The United States Regional Association of the International Association for
Landscape Ecology (US-IALE) supports attendance of landscape ecologists from
foreign countries and fosters international exchange about advances in
landscape ecology at each annual meeting.
THE AWARD
The award recipients will receive US$1,200 at or just after the Annual Meeting.
It is the recipients' responsibility to make all transportation arrangements
and cover all transportation and lodging costs associated with participating in
the meeting.
ELIGIBILITY
1. Applicants are NOT eligible if:
- the applicant is a citizen or current resident of the United States or
Canada.
- the applicant is a citizen of a G7 country (Canada, France, Germany,
Italy, Japan, United Kingdom, United States).
- the applicant (of any nationality) is currently studying in the United
States or Canada.
- the applicant (of any nationality) received a Master's or Doctorate at an
institution in the United States or Canada.
- they have already been a recipient.
2. Applicants must submit an abstract for a paper or poster presentation at the
2019 conference. You must submit your abstract to the conference organizers by
7 JANUARY 2019. http://www.usiale.org/call-for-presentations.html
SELECTION CRITERIA
1. Scientific merit and application to landscape ecology. We will favor
applicants who demonstrate that their research (i) advances the scientific
basis of landscape ecology, and/or (ii) the application of landscape ecology
for natural resource protection or management.
2. Financial need. Applicants must have demonstrated financial need and show
that without FTSA support, they would not be able to attend the Conference.
Applicants currently studying or residing in G7 countries must demonstrate the
extent to which they have pursued travel funding from their host institution.
3. Professional development. Applicants must demonstrate that attending the
US-IALE Conference will represent a significant professional opportunity for
developing their expertise in landscape ecology and establishing working
relationships with landscape ecologists from other countries. Preference is
given to applicants in early career stages.
4. Geographical representation. Selection may be made to maximize the number of
countries and regions represented.
5. Clarity of English and expression.
HOW TO APPLY
All application materials must be in English. Incomplete applications will not
be reviewed. A complete application contains the following:
1. Name, Institution, Email address, Postal Address, Citizenship.
2. Curriculum vitae (maximum 4 pages).
3. Title and abstract of the paper or poster you will present at the
Conference. The abstract should also be independently submitted to the
conference organizers by 7 JANUARY 2019 at the conference website
(http://www.usiale.org/call-for-presentations.html).
