[MARMAM] The American Cetacean Society - San Francisco Bay Chapter is taking Application Proposals for its 2017 SMM Conference Travel Grants

[Lynette Koftinow]

                                  The American Cetacean Society - San Francisco 
Bay Chapter istaking 
Application Proposals for its 2017 SMM Conference TravelGrants Dearcolleagues,
This is a Reminder the application deadline is Monday September 11, 2017. Grant 
announcement date is Monday September 25, 2017  The American Cetacean 
Society-San Francisco BayChapter (ACS-SF Bay) would like to encourage students 
to apply for ourupcoming 2017 Society of MarineMammology Conference Student 
Travel Grants. ACS– SF Bay Chapter Guidelines for Student Travel Grant:
1.  In order to apply for a travelgrant applicants research posters must be 
accepted by the 2017 Society ofMarine Mammology conference committee and be 
attending the conference.2.  Make sure you are a current ACS-San Francisco 
Bay chaptermember at the time of submission. Application for membership to 
ACS-SF Baymay be completed by contacting:  Anne-Marie Batchelor-Rivers       
acs.sfbay.ambrivers@gmail.com3.  If you are not already anACS member, 
please become a San Francisco Bay ACS chapter member.4.  Be currently 
enrolled as astudent at a recognized academic institution.5.  Be first 
author on an acceptedoral or poster presentation.
The Application deadlineis MondaySeptember 11, 2017. Grant announcement date is 
Monday September 25, 2017  
Proposals should include:
1.  Application cover sheet, with title ofproposal, field research group, 
contact information (email, phone anddepartmental contacts) for the faculty 
lead or principle investigator (PI), (secondPI if applicable) and any proposed 
student participant list (with contactinformation).2.  A brief narrative (1-2 
pages, single-spaced)describing the research project, overall purpose, specific 
researchobjectives/questions, study timeline and benchmarks, significance of 
theresearch in advancing our understanding the biology and conservation 
ofcetaceans and/or their
habitats, and how the research can or does advance conservationefforts aimed at 
a particular taxa, species, or habitat.
This award ($500 each) helps to offset travel expensesenabling the student to 
attend the Society of Marine Mammology Conference.Attending this conference is 
very important for the future as a scientist. Notonly are students able to 
present their accepted research project (poster), butwill meet and connect with 
the attending marine biologists and scientists thatmay become future 
teachers/mentors, and/or for prospective job opportunities. 
Studentsare our future and ACS-SF Bay chapter feels very strongly in supporting 
them.
Applications should be sentby email to LynetteR. KoftinowAmerican Cetacean 
Society - San Francisco Bay Chapter  Questions regarding the program may alsobe 
directed to her.
Respectfully,
Lynette R. Koftinow
Research  ACS-SF Bay chapter
(415) 937-0641 (office)
acs.sf...@gmail.com
  

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[MARMAM] American Cetacean Society - San Francisco Bay Chapter is taking Application Proposals for its 2017 RESEARCH Grants

[Lynette Koftinow]

                          American Cetacean Society - San Francisco Bay Chapter 
                    is taking ApplicationProposals for its 2017 RESEARCH Grants
  Dear colleagues, The American Cetacean Society-San Francisco Bay Chapter ( 
ACS-SFBay ) would like to encourage students to apply for our upcoming 2017 
StudentResearch Grants.
This is a Reminder the Application Deadline is Friday September 29, 2017. Grant 
announcement date is Monday October 16, 2017  ACS - SF BAY Guidelines for 
Student Research Grant:The San Francisco Bay American CetaceanSociety chapter 
Grants-in-Aid of Research fund offerssmall research grants for direct costs of 
scientific, field-based projects focusingon cetaceans. The Society invites 
proposals from all cetacean-relateddisciplines, including the social sciences, 
which focus on cetaceansand/or their habitats. SF Bay ACS chapter 
particularlywelcomes applications from early-career researchers such as 
graduatestudents and researchers with less than 10 years’ 
post-doctoralexperience, and researchers whose work focuses on cetaceans on 
theWest Coast of North American, with emphasis in the Bay Area.
The SF Bay American Cetacean Society chapter has a long-standing commitment 
toproviding young scientists with ‘seed money’ for research projectsin 
cetacean-related disciplines. Currently, SF Bay ACS chapter grant awardsrange 
from $100 to $1,000; the Society highly encourages funds to be usedin a ‘match’ 
program to maximize funding potential.
Funding is available to applicants who are themselves active(dues-paying) SF 
Bay ACS chapter members. SF Bay ACS chapter funds are intendedto strengthen 
conservation efforts through applied field-based researchand opportunities 
outside of the laboratory.  Funds may not be usedfor salaries, stipends, 
honoraria, or other compensatory expenses.
The National American Cetacean Society and other chapters of ACS 
alsoparticipate in grant-making initiatives and will also submit Request 
ForProposals (RFPs) coincident with their funding cycles.  Forinformation about 
specific chapters and their grant-making programs,please visit the Chapter page 
of the National American CetaceanSociety website: www. acsonline.org.
Proposals should include:
1.  Application cover sheet, with title of proposal, fieldresearch group, 
contact information (email, phone and departmentalcontacts) for the faculty 
lead or principle investigator (PI), second PI(if applicable) and any proposed 
graduate student participant list (withcontact information). 2.  A brief 
narrative (1-2 pages, single-spaced) describingthe research program, overall 
purpose, specific research objectives/questions,study timeline and benchmarks, 
significance of the research in advancingour understanding the biology and 
conservation of cetaceans and/ortheir habitats, and how the research can or 
does advance conservationefforts aimed at a particular taxa, species, or 
habitat. 3.  An itemized, one-year budget, including estimated costsfor 
supplies, equipment, travel, etc. Costs should be kept reasonable. Abudget 
justification should be included.  Budget should not exceedrequested funding 
amount; however, details of additional funding sourcessupporting the research 
and how those funds will be used are helpful inevaluating applications.

4.  Curriculum Vitae (CV) for each principle investigator. The application 
deadline for the 2017 San FranciscoBay American Cetacean Society chapter Small 
Grants-in-Aid of ResearchProgram is Friday, September 29th 2017, and will 
coverproposed field work to be undertaken through winter of 2018. Funding 
islimited and proposals will be peer-reviewed for scientificrigor, conservation 
benefit and cost effectiveness.
Awards will be announced on Monday, October 16, 2017 
4a.   In order to apply for a research grant one must be a current ACS-San 
Francisco Bay chapter member at the time of submission. Application for 
membership to ACS-SF Bay may be completed by contacting:  Anne-Marie 
Batchelor-Rivers: acs.sfbay.ambriv...@gmail.com Applications should be sent by 
email to Lynette R.Koftinow:  acs.sfbay@gmail.comSan Francisco Bay American 
Cetacean Society chapterQuestions regarding the program may also be directed 
toher. Respectfully,
Lynette R. Koftinow
American Cetacean SocietySan Francisco Bay Chapter

acs.sf...@gmail.com
   

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[MARMAM] CRRU Summer Field Courses 2017

[Dr Kevin Robinson]

We still have available dates for the Cetacean Research & Rescue Unit’s 2017
“Whales and dolphins of the Moray Firth” field intern project in Scotland
this summer at: http://www.crru.org.uk/join_the_team.asp

Our internships are run in the form of a formal training / educational
programme, with structured lectures, seminars and presentations by the
research team, practical training in field methodologies and data collection
and analysis, and of course direct participation in the research, education
and rescue work of this dynamic and outgoing conservation charity.

The cost for an 11 day internship in 2017 is £1150, and this will cover you
for full board (all your accommodation and food costs), full equipment
provision, for boat work etc, and ALL associated field and transport costs
during your stay with us in the picturesque heritage fishing village of
Gardenstown in Aberdeenshire. You'll simply need to arrange your own travel
to Banff in Scotland (nearest airport Dyce, Aberdeen, approx. 1½ hours from
the field base by coach) plus any personal spending money for treats.

For full details, please visit the CRRU project page at
www.crru.org.uk/join_the_team.asp 
, or email us directly at i...@crru.org.uk   for
further information and a pdf copy of the Project Briefing and
booking/application form.

For a full list of scientific publications, reports and theses by the CRRU
research team, please visit: www.crru.org.uk/publications.asp

 

With all best wishes and thanks

 

Dr. Kevin Robinson
Director, CRRU 
  kev.robin...@crru.org.uk 

Cetacean Research & Rescue Unit, PO Box 11307, Banff, AB45 3WB, Scotland, UK
| ( +44 (0)1261 851696 |   www.crru.org.uk
Whale and  Dolphin Research | Environmental Educational Outreach | Marine
Wildlife Rescue | Consultancy | MMO Services 

Recognised Scottish Charity No. SC035473

   

 

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