[MARMAM] Correction! Updated Information - Reminder Deadline Approaching - $3k Grant Deadline 15-March for West Coast Researchers

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*** CORRECTION  Updated Information Below 
--This information corrects a previous posting —

NOTE: Deadline 15-March-2023 for Submission. 

The American Cetacean Society, Los Angeles Chapter (ACS-LA) is happy to 
announce the opening of the request for applications (RFP) for the 2024 
Research Grant
 
The American Cetacean Society protects cetaceans and their habitats though 
conservation, education and research. Working with world-class scientists, 
ACS-LA funds research projects that address some of the most pressing issues 
facing cetaceans today. The Los Angeles Chapter of ACS is pleased to announce 
the availability of one research grant, in the amount of $3,000.00, to be 
awarded to a qualified researcher whose study focuses on cetaceans along the 
west coast of the US or to a researcher or student attending or affiliated with 
an accredited west coast university while studying cetaceans anywhere in the 
world. 
 
·   The John E. Heyning Research Award will be awarded in 2024.  This award 
is in the amount of $3,000.
 
Eligibility:
The John E. Heyning and the William F. Samaras Awards will be awarded in 
alternating years. The Applicant should be a researcher or a student living or 
attending school along the west coast of the United States OR if Applicant does 
not reside along the west coast, the Applicant’s research focus should be on 
cetaceans along the west coast of the United States.
 
For information on how to apply, please go to the Grants & Awards tab on our 
website: acs-la.org/grants-and-awards .
 
 
Deadlines:
Deadline for submission is 15th March 2024, midnight PST (GMT -8).
Awards will be announced by 15th April 2024.
 
 
Please feel free to contact ACS-LA Grants Chair Christina Tombach Wright with 
any questions, acsla.gra...@gmail.com .
Applications should be sent by E-mail to acsla.gra...@gmail.com 
. Follow instructions on the website for 
submissions.
Information about the Los Angeles Chapter of ACS can be found on our website: 
www.acs-la.org .  
 

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[MARMAM] Reminder - ACS-LA Grant Deadline is 15-March!

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The American Cetacean Society, Los Angeles Chapter (ACS-LA) is happy to 
announce we are accepting applications for our 2018 Research Grants
 **THE DEADLINE for GRANT SUBMISSIONS is 15-May-2018 (midnight, Pacific 
Daylight Time (GMT-7)).**
The American Cetacean Society protects cetaceans and their habitats though 
conservation, education and research.  Working with world-class scientists, ACS 
funds research projects that address some of the most pressing issues facing 
cetaceans. ACS-LA is pleased to announce the availability of two research 
grants, in the amount of $1,000.00 each, to established researchers or student 
researchers attending school in the greater Los Angeles area whose work focuses 
on marine mammals.
 
1) The John E. Heyning Research Award.  This award is in the amount of 
$1,000.
 
John Heyning was a brilliant and prolific scientist. He was Deputy Director of 
the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, where he built a collection 
of marine mammal specimens second only to Smithsonian and where he curated the 
Masters of the Ocean Realm exhibit that traveled to 22 countries. He was an 
authority on beaked whales, published the work that separated common dolphins 
into two separate species, and described the countercurrent heat exchange in 
whale tongues, among many other accomplishments. John was a strong supporter of 
ACS and its mission; he served on the organization’s Board of Scientific 
Advisors and taught the Whalewatch naturalist class for many years.
 
2) The Bill Samaras Research Award.  This award is in the amount of 
$1,000.00.
 
Bill Samaras was a geologist by training but his first love was whales. He 
taught science at Carson High School for 30 years, helped shape the Cabrillo 
Marine Aquarium into the institution it is today and led the excavation of a 
gray whale skeleton during the construction of the Harbor Freeway in San Pedro. 
Bill was a lifelong supporter of ACS, an organization that he served in many 
capacities. 
 
Guidelines for Research Grants:
 
The Los Angeles Chapter of the American Cetacean Society offers small research 
grants in support of operating research projects focusing on marine mammals. 
ACS-LA has a long-standing commitment supporting local research on cetaceans 
and other marine mammals. The two $1,000 research grants will be awarded to 
researchers or students exhibiting an outstanding commitment to furthering the 
understanding of marine mammals in California. Priority will be given to 
applicants working or attending school in Southern California and/or conducting 
their marine mammal research in Southern California.
 
 
Eligibility:
 
1.  Applicant should be a researcher or a student living and/or attending 
school in California.
 
OR
 
2.  Current research focus should be on Marine Mammals located in or around 
California with priority being given to work conducted in Southern California 
 
 
Applications:
 
Applications should include the following:
 
1. Cover sheet with:
a) Title of Proposal and Research Area of interest including focal species 
b) Field Research Group Information (Name, Address, E-mail, and Phone numbers 
and departmental contacts) or Current School, Major, and Name(s) of Supervisor 
and Department
c) Names and contact information of Lead or Principal Investigator (PI), Second 
PI, and any student participants
 
2. A one-page CV or Resume for Principal Investigator and Secondary 
Investigators
 
3. A 1-2 page narrative (single spaced) describing your research organization 
or program, details, and justification for your specific research topic 
including objectives, details on geographical area being investigated, 
hypotheses, and total project timeline including temporal benchmarks for the 
work.  How will your research contribute to our understanding and/or benefit 
the species being studied?  Is this a species-based effort or a habitat and/or 
conservation based study? Please include your estimated 1-year budget and 
budget justifications.
 
All applications will be reviewed for scientific value and overall conservation 
benefit.
 
Requirement For Recipients:
Recipients of the awards will be asked to present their research sometime in 
the next year at ACS-LA’s monthly speaker series.  Please be prepared to 
present your work, with visuals, to the ACS-LA community.
 
Deadlines:
 
Deadline for submission is 30th April 2018 — DEADLINE EXTENDED to 15-May-2018!!
 
Awards will be announced by 15th May 2018 — Awards will be announced by 
30-May-2018.
 
Please feel free to contact ACS-LA Grants Chair Christina Tombach Wright with 
any questions, acsla.gra...@gmail.com .
Applications should be sent by E-mail to acsla.gra...@gmail.com 
.
Information about the Los Angeles Chapter of ACS can be found on our website: 
www.acs-la.org .  
To join ACS-LA, please go to http://acsonline.org/support-acs/become-member/  
and specify the 

[MARMAM] ACS-LA Is Announcing a RFP for $3000 Research Grant to Support Cetacean Research on the West Coast of the U.S.

[ACS-LA.Grants]

The American Cetacean Society, Los Angeles Chapter (ACS-LA) is happy to 
announce the opening of the request for applications (RFP) for the 2024 
Research Grant
 
The American Cetacean Society protects cetaceans and their habitats though 
conservation, education and research. Working with world-class scientists, 
ACS-LA funds research projects that address some of the most pressing issues 
facing cetaceans today. The Los Angeles Chapter of ACS is pleased to announce 
the availability of one research grant, in the amount of $3,000.00, to be 
awarded to a qualified researcher whose study focuses on cetaceans along the 
west coast of the US or to a researcher or student attending or affiliated with 
an accredited west coast university while studying cetaceans anywhere in the 
world. 
 
·   The John E. Heyning Research Award will be awarded in 2024.  This award 
is in the amount of $3,000.
 
Eligibility:
The John E. Heyning and the William F. Samaras Awards will be awarded in 
alternating years. The Applicant should be a researcher or a student living or 
attending school along the west coast of the United States OR if Applicant does 
not reside along the west coast, the Applicant’s research focus should be on 
cetaceans along the west coast of the United States.
 
For information on how to apply, please go to the Grants & Awards tab on our 
website: acs-la.org/grants-and-awards .
 
 
Deadlines:
Deadline for submission is 15th March 2024, midnight PST (GMT -8).
Awards will be announced by 15th April 2024.
 
 
Please feel free to contact ACS-LA Grants Chair Christina Tombach Wright with 
any questions, acsla.gra...@gmail.com.
Applications should be sent by E-mail to acsla.gra...@gmail.com 
. Follow instructions on the website for 
submissions.
Information about the Los Angeles Chapter of ACS can be found on our website: 
www.acs-la.org .  
 

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Christina Tombach Wright
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[MARMAM] DEADLINE for GRANTS is midnight PDT on 15-April-2022 - 3 Grants available for $1k each from ACS-LA

[ACS-LA.Grants]

The American Cetacean Society, Los Angeles Chapter (ACS-LA) is happy to 
announce the opening of the request for applications (RFP) for its 2022 
Research Grants: The American Cetacean Society protects cetaceans and their 
habitats though conservation, education and research. Working with world-class 
scientists, ACS funds research projects that address some of the most pressing 
issues facing cetaceans. The Los Angeles Chapter of ACS is pleased to announce 
the availability of two research grants, in the amount of $1,000.00 each, to 
researchers whose study focuses on marine mammals in California or to 
researchers & students who are attending an accredited university in California 
or are affiliated with a California-based research organization that is 
studying marine mammals anywhere in the world. In addition, in 2022, we will be 
offering a 1-time award for $550.00 in honor of long-time ACS-LA Gray Whale 
Census volunteer, Corine Sutherland.

The John E. Heyning Research Award. This award is in the amount of $1,000 
The William F. Samaras Research Award. This award is in the amount of $1,000.00
The Corine Sutherland Research Award. This one-time award in the amount of 
$1,000.00 will be given in 2022

Eligibility: For the John E. Heyning or the William F. Samaras Awards, the 
applicant should be a researcher or a student living and/or attending school in 
California OR if Applicant resides outside of California, Applicant’s research 
focus should be on Marine Mammals in California. For the Corine Sutherland 
Award, the applicant should be a researcher or student studying the Eastern 
North Pacific Stock of Gray Whales.
For information on how to apply please the “Grants & Awards” tab on our 
website: acs-la.org/grants-and-awards 
Deadlines: Deadline for submission is 15th April 2022. Awards will be announced 
by 15th May 2022
Please feel free to contact ACS-LA Grants Chair Christina Tombach Wright with 
any questions, acsla.gra...@gmail.com .
Applications should be sent by E-mail to acsla.gra...@gmail.com 
.
Information about the Los Angeles Chapter of ACS can be found on our website: 
www.acs-la.org .  
 

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Christina Tombach Wright
American Cetacean Society-Los Angeles Chapter
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[MARMAM] RFP - ACS-LA is now accepting research grant proposals through 15-April-2022

[ACS-LA.Grants]

The American Cetacean Society, Los Angeles Chapter (ACS-LA) is happy to 
announce the opening of the request for applications (RFP) for its 2022 
Research Grants: The American Cetacean Society protects cetaceans and their 
habitats though conservation, education and research. Working with world-class 
scientists, ACS funds research projects that address some of the most pressing 
issues facing cetaceans. The Los Angeles Chapter of ACS is pleased to announce 
the availability of two research grants, in the amount of $1,000.00 each, to 
researchers whose study focuses on marine mammals in California or to 
researchers & students who are attending an accredited university in California 
or are affiliated with a California-based research organization that is 
studying marine mammals anywhere in the world. In addition, in 2022, we will be 
offering a 1-time award for $550.00 in honor of long-time ACS-LA Gray Whale 
Census volunteer, Corine Sutherland.
The John E. Heyning Research Award. This award is in the amount of $1,000 
The William F. Samaras Research Award. This award is in the amount of $1,000.00
The Corine Sutherland Research Award. This one-time award in the amount of 
$550.00 will be given in 2022
Eligibility: For the John E. Heyning or the William F. Samaras Awards, the 
applicant should be a researcher or a student living and/or attending school in 
California OR if Applicant resides outside of California, Applicant’s research 
focus should be on Marine Mammals in California. For the Corine Sutherland 
Award, the applicant should be a researcher or student studying the Eastern 
North Pacific Stock of Gray Whales.
For information on how to apply please the “Grants & Awards” tab on our 
website: acs-la.org/grants-and-awards 
Deadlines: Deadline for submission is 15th April 2022. Awards will be announced 
by 15th May 2022
Please feel free to contact ACS-LA Grants Chair Christina Tombach Wright with 
any questions, acsla.gra...@gmail.com.
Applications should be sent by E-mail to acsla.gra...@gmail.com.
Information about the Los Angeles Chapter of ACS can be found on our website: 
www.acs-la.org .  
 

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[MARMAM] Reminder - Deadline for Grant Submission 1-October - Midnight Pacific Time (GMT -8). Los Angeles Chapter of American Cetacean Society Student Travel Grants to WMMC Barcelona Dec 2019.

[ACS-LA.Grants]

The American Cetacean Society, Los Angeles Chapter (ACS-LA) is happy to 
announce the opening of applications for 2019 Student Travel Grants.
Deadline for Submission is 1-October-2019, Awards Announced 15-October.
The American Cetacean Society protects cetaceans and their habitats though 
conservation, education and research. Working with world-class scientists, ACS 
funds students traveling to conferences that address some of the most pressing 
issues facing cetaceans. ACS-LA is pleased to announce the availability of two 
student travel grants, in the amount of $500.00 each, to students traveling to 
the World Marine Mammal Conference in Barcelona, Spain,  9-12 December 2019 
(https://www.wmmconference.org ).
 Guidelines for Research Grants:
The two $500 travel grants will be awarded to two students exhibiting 
outstanding commitment to research on marine mammals.  Students should either 
be attending school in California and/or conducting their marine mammal 
research in California. Presenting at the WMMC is not a requirement for 
applying for the student travel grant, but priority will be given to students 
presenting a poster at the conference.
Eligibility:
1.  Applicant needs to be a student (undergraduate or graduate) and be 
attending the World Marine Mammal Conference in Barcelona Spain in December 
2019.  Proof of registration will be required prior to receiving your award. 
Preference will be given to those presenting a poster or oral talk at the WMMC.
2.  Applicant should be a student attending an accredited institution and 
living in California or who’s research focus is on Marine Mammals located in or 
around California.
Applications:
Applications should include the following:
1. Cover letter summarizing why you are qualified to receive this award and how 
this grant will help you. Cover letter must include the following:
a) Title of poster presentation being given at the WMMC (if presenting) and the 
abstract submitted to WMMC.  Note: presenting is not required to receive a 
travel grant award.  If not presenting, write “not presenting”.
b) Your area of interest or area of research
c) Applicant Contact Information (Name, Address, E-mail, and Phone numbers)
d) Current school and major including current supervisor and department.  If 
you are an undergraduate please indicate special areas of interest for you and 
give the name of your supervising professor if you have one.
2. Proof that applicant is a student (photo of the front and back of current 
student ID card).
3. A one-page CV or Resume.
4. Note: Upon acceptance of the award, proof of W.
Applications should be sent by E-mail to acsla.gra...@gmail.com 
.
Information about the Los Angeles Chapter of ACS can be found on our website: 
www.acs-la.org .  
To join ACS-LA, please go to http://acsonline.org/support-acs/become-member/ 
  and specify the Los Angeles 
Chapter.
For further information about specific chapters and other grant-making 
programs, please visit the Chapter page of the National American Cetacean 
Society website: www.acsonline.org .

 

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[MARMAM] Request for Proposals - ACS-LA Student Travel Grants to World Marine Mammal Conference in Barcelona, Spain Dec 9-12, 2019.

[ACS-LA.Grants]

The American Cetacean Society, Los Angeles Chapter (ACS-LA) is happy to 
announce the opening of applications for 2019 Student Travel Grants.
Deadline for Submission is 1-October-2019, Awards Announced 15-October.
The American Cetacean Society protects cetaceans and their habitats though 
conservation, education and research. Working with world-class scientists, ACS 
funds students traveling to conferences that address some of the most pressing 
issues facing cetaceans. ACS-LA is pleased to announce the availability of two 
student travel grants, in the amount of $500.00 each, to students traveling to 
the World Marine Mammal Conference in Barcelona, Spain,  9-12 December 2019 
(https://www.wmmconference.org).
 Guidelines for Research Grants:
The two $500 travel grants will be awarded to two students exhibiting 
outstanding commitment to research on marine mammals.  Students should either 
be attending school in California and/or conducting their marine mammal 
research in California. Presenting at the WMMC is not a requirement for 
applying for the student travel grant, but priority will be given to students 
presenting a poster at the conference.
Eligibility:
1.  Applicant needs to be a student (undergraduate or graduate) and be 
attending the World Marine Mammal Conference in Barcelona Spain in December 
2019.  Proof of registration will be required prior to receiving your award. 
Preference will be given to those presenting a poster or oral talk at the WMMC.
2.  Applicant should be a student attending an accredited institution and 
living in California or who’s research focus is on Marine Mammals located in or 
around California.
Applications:
Applications should include the following:
1. Cover letter summarizing why you are qualified to receive this award and how 
this grant will help you. Cover letter must include the following:
a) Title of poster presentation being given at the WMMC (if presenting) and the 
abstract submitted to WMMC.  Note: presenting is not required to receive a 
travel grant award.  If not presenting, write “not presenting”.
b) Your area of interest or area of research
c) Applicant Contact Information (Name, Address, E-mail, and Phone numbers)
d) Current school and major including current supervisor and department.  If 
you are an undergraduate please indicate special areas of interest for you and 
give the name of your supervising professor if you have one.
2. Proof that applicant is a student (photo of the front and back of current 
student ID card).
3. A one-page CV or Resume.
4. Note: Upon acceptance of the award, proof of W.  
To join ACS-LA, please go to http://acsonline.org/support-acs/become-member/ 
  and specify the Los Angeles 
Chapter.
For further information about specific chapters and other grant-making 
programs, please visit the Chapter page of the National American Cetacean 
Society website: www.acsonline.org .
 

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Christina Tombach Wright
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[MARMAM] Reminder: RFP Deadline for ACS-LA Research Grants is 30-April

[ACS-LA.Grants]

Reminder, RFP Deadline is 30-April-2019 at midnight PDT (GMT -7): 
The American Cetacean Society, Los Angeles Chapter (ACS-LA) is happy to 
announce an RFP for 2019 Research Grants
The American Cetacean Society protects cetaceans and their habitats though 
conservation, education and research. Working with world-class scientists, ACS 
funds research projects that address some of the most pressing issues facing 
cetaceans. ACS-LA is pleased to announce the availability of two research 
grants, in the amount of $1,000.00 each, to researchers whose study focuses on 
marine mammals in California or to researchers & students who are attending an 
accredited university in California or affiliated with a California-based 
research organization that is studying marine mammals anywhere in the world.
·   The John E. Heyning Research Award.  This award is in the amount of 
$1,000.
·   The William F. Samaras Research Award.  This award is in the amount of 
$1,000.00.
 
Eligibility:  Applicant should be a researcher or a student living and/or 
attending school in California OR if Applicant resides outside of California, 
Applicant’s research focus should be on Marine Mammals in California. For 
information on how to apply please the “Grants & Awards” tab on our website: 
https://acs-la.org/donate/research-grants/ 

Deadlines:
Deadline for submission is 30th April 2019
Awards will be announced by 15th May 2019
 
 
Please feel free to contact ACS-LA Grants Chair Christina Tombach Wright with 
any questions, acsla.gra...@gmail.com.
Applications should be sent by E-mail to acsla.gra...@gmail.com.
Information about the Los Angeles Chapter of ACS can be found on our website: 
www.acs-la.org .  
To join ACS-LA, please go to http://acsonline.org/support-acs/become-member/ 
  and specify the Los Angeles 
Chapter.
For further information about specific chapters and other grant-making 
programs, please visit the Chapter page of the National American Cetacean 
Society website: www.acsonline.org .
 


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[MARMAM] RFP - ACS-LA Research Grants - Call for Applications

[ACS-LA.Grants]

The American Cetacean Society, Los Angeles Chapter (ACS-LA) is happy to 
announce the opening of applications for its 2019 Research Grants
 
The American Cetacean Society protects cetaceans and their habitats though 
conservation, education and research.  Working with world-class scientists, ACS 
funds research projects that address some of the most pressing issues facing 
cetaceans. ACS-LA is pleased to announce the availability of two research 
grants, in the amount of $1,000.00 each, to established researchers or student 
researchers attending school in the greater Los Angeles area whose work focuses 
on marine mammals.
 
1) The John E. Heyning Research Award.  This award is in the amount of 
$1,000.
 
John Heyning was a brilliant and prolific scientist. He was Deputy Director of 
the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, where he built a collection 
of marine mammal specimens second only to Smithsonian and where he curated the 
Masters of the Ocean Realm exhibit that traveled to 22 countries. He was an 
authority on beaked whales, published the work that separated common dolphins 
into two separate species, and described the countercurrent heat exchange in 
whale tongues, among many other accomplishments. John was a strong supporter of 
ACS and its mission; he served on the organization’s Board of Scientific 
Advisors and taught the Whalewatch naturalist class for many years.
 
2) The William F. Samaras Research Award.  This award is in the amount of 
$1,000.00.
 
Bill Samaras was a geologist by training but his first love was whales. He 
taught science at Carson High School for 30 years, helped shape the Cabrillo 
Marine Aquarium into the institution it is today and led the excavation of a 
gray whale skeleton during the construction of the Harbor Freeway in San Pedro. 
Bill was a lifelong supporter of ACS, an organization that he served in many 
capacities.
 
Guidelines for Research Grants:
 
The Los Angeles Chapter of the American Cetacean Society offers small research 
grants in support of operating research projects focusing on marine mammals. 
ACS-LA has a long-standing commitment supporting local research on cetaceans 
and other marine mammals. The two $1,000 research grants will be awarded to 
researchers or students exhibiting an outstanding commitment to furthering the 
understanding of marine mammals in California. Priority will be given to 
applicants working or attending school in Southern California and/or conducting 
their marine mammal research in Southern California.
 
 
Eligibility:
 
Applicant should be a researcher or a student living and/or attending school in 
California OR if Applicant resides outside of California, Applicant’s research 
focus should be on Marine Mammals in California.
 
Applications:
 
Applications should include the following:
 
1. Cover sheet with:
a) Title of Proposal and Research Area of interest including focal species
b) Field Research Group Information (Name, Address, E-mail, and Phone numbers 
and departmental contacts) or Current School, Major, and Name(s) of Supervisor 
and Department
c) Names and contact information of Lead or Principal Investigator (PI), Second 
PI, and any student participants
 
2. A one-page CV or Resume for Principal Investigator and Secondary 
Investigators
 
3. A 1-2 page narrative (single spaced) describing your research organization 
or program, details, and justification for your specific research topic 
including objectives, details on geographical area being investigated, 
hypotheses, and total project timeline including temporal benchmarks for the 
work.  How will your research contribute to our understanding and/or benefit 
the species being studied?  Is this a species-based effort or a habitat and/or 
conservation-based study? Please include your estimated 1-year budget and 
budget justifications.
 
All applications will be reviewed for scientific value and overall conservation 
benefit.
 
Requirement For Recipients:
Recipients of the awards will be asked to present their research sometime in 
the next year at ACS-LA’s monthly speaker series.  Please be prepared to 
present your work, with visuals, to the ACS-LA community.
 
Deadlines:
 
Deadline for submission is 30th April 2019
 
Awards will be announced by 15th May 2019
 
Please feel free to contact ACS-LA Grants Chair Christina Tombach Wright with 
any questions, acsla.gra...@gmail.com.
Applications should be sent by E-mail to acsla.gra...@gmail.com.
Information about the Los Angeles Chapter of ACS can be found on our website: 
www.acs-la.org .  
To join ACS-LA, please go to http://acsonline.org/support-acs/become-member/ 
  and specify the Los Angeles 
Chapter.
For further information about specific chapters and other grant-making 
programs, please visit the Chapter page of the National American Cetacean 
Society website: www.acsonline.org .
 

[MARMAM] ACS-LA Student Travel Grants to the American Cetacean Society Conference - Deadline is 1 week away

[ACS-LA.Grants]

Reminder - Oct 3rd deadline for student travel grants to the American Cetacean 
Society conference in Newport Beach CA (Nov 2-4th) - Deadline to submit your 
travel grant application to ACS-LA is only 1 week away.

---Original posting below
The American Cetacean Society, Los Angeles Chapter (ACS-LA) is happy to 
announce the opening of applications for 2018 Student Travel Grants.
 
The Los Angeles Chapter of the American Cetacean Society (ACS-LA) is offering 
four travel grants in the amount of $250.00 each to students working or 
attending school in the Southern California area and who will be attending the 
16th International Conference “Whales & Us: the Next Generation” hosted by the 
American Cetacean Society (ACS), in Newport Beach, CA, November 2-4, 2018. 
Conference information is available here: 
https://www.acsonline.org/2018-conference 
.
 
The four $250 travel grants will be awarded to four students exhibiting 
outstanding commitment to research on marine mammals.  Students should either 
be attending school in Southern California and/or conducting their marine 
mammal research in Southern California. Presenting at the ACS Conference is not 
a requirement for applying for the student travel grant, but priority will be 
given to students presenting a poster at the conference.
 
 
Eligibility:
 
1.  Applicant needs to be a student (undergraduate or graduate) and be 
attending the ACS conference.  Proof of registration will be required prior to 
receiving your award.  You can register for the conference at this link: 
https://www.acsonline.org/2018-conference 
. If you are presenting a poster at 
the ACS conference, you will be given additional priority for receiving these 
travel grants.
 
AND
 
2.  Applicant should be a student attending an accredited institution and 
living in Southern California.
 
OR
 
3.  Current research focus should be on Marine Mammals located in or around 
Southern California.
 
Applications:
 
Applications should include the following:
 
1. Cover sheet with:
a) Title of poster presentation being given at ACS Conference (if presenting).  
Note: presenting is not required to receive a travel grant award.  If not 
presenting, leave this blank.
b) Your area of interest or area of research
c) Applicant Contact Information (Name, Address, E-mail, and Phone numbers)
d) Current school and major including current supervisor and department.  If 
you are an undergraduate please indicate special areas of interest for you and 
give the name of your supervising professor if you have one.
 
2. Proof that applicant is a student (photo of the front and back of current 
student ID card).
 
3. A one-page CV or Resume
 
4. Note: Upon acceptance of the award, proof of ACS Conference registration 
will be required prior to receipt of grant award.  Conference attendance is 
required to receive this award.
 
Deadlines:
 
Deadline for submission is 3 October, 2018.
 
Awards will be announced by 12 October, 2018.
 
Applications should be sent by E-mail to acsla.gra...@gmail.com.
Information about the Los Angeles Chapter of ACS can be found on our website: 
www.acs-la.org .  
To join ACS-LA, please go to https://www.acsonline.org/membership  and specify 
the Los Angeles Chapter.
To Register for the ACS Conference please go to: 
https://www.acsonline.org/2018-conference.
For further information about specific chapters and other grant-making 
programs, please visit the Chapter page of the National American Cetacean 
Society website: www.acsonline.org .
 
==
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Christina Tombach Wright
American Cetacean Society-Los Angeles Chapter
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[MARMAM] ACS-LA Grant Application Deadline Extended until 15-May.

[ACS-LA.Grants]

The American Cetacean Society, Los Angeles Chapter (ACS-LA) is happy to 
announce the opening of applications for its 2018 Research Grants
 **THE DEADLINE for GRANT SUBMISSIONS has been extended to 15-May-2018 
(midnight, Pacific Daylight Time).**
The American Cetacean Society protects cetaceans and their habitats though 
conservation, education and research.  Working with world-class scientists, ACS 
funds research projects that address some of the most pressing issues facing 
cetaceans. ACS-LA is pleased to announce the availability of two research 
grants, in the amount of $1,000.00 each, to established researchers or student 
researchers attending school in the greater Los Angeles area whose work focuses 
on marine mammals.
 
1) The John E. Heyning Research Award.  This award is in the amount of 
$1,000.
 
John Heyning was a brilliant and prolific scientist. He was Deputy Director of 
the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, where he built a collection 
of marine mammal specimens second only to Smithsonian and where he curated the 
Masters of the Ocean Realm exhibit that traveled to 22 countries. He was an 
authority on beaked whales, published the work that separated common dolphins 
into two separate species, and described the countercurrent heat exchange in 
whale tongues, among many other accomplishments. John was a strong supporter of 
ACS and its mission; he served on the organization’s Board of Scientific 
Advisors and taught the Whalewatch naturalist class for many years.
 
2) The Bill Samaras Research Award.  This award is in the amount of 
$1,000.00.
 
Bill Samaras was a geologist by training but his first love was whales. He 
taught science at Carson High School for 30 years, helped shape the Cabrillo 
Marine Aquarium into the institution it is today and led the excavation of a 
gray whale skeleton during the construction of the Harbor Freeway in San Pedro. 
Bill was a lifelong supporter of ACS, an organization that he served in many 
capacities. 
 
Guidelines for Research Grants:
 
The Los Angeles Chapter of the American Cetacean Society offers small research 
grants in support of operating research projects focusing on marine mammals. 
ACS-LA has a long-standing commitment supporting local research on cetaceans 
and other marine mammals. The two $1,000 research grants will be awarded to 
researchers or students exhibiting an outstanding commitment to furthering the 
understanding of marine mammals in California. Priority will be given to 
applicants working or attending school in Southern California and/or conducting 
their marine mammal research in Southern California.
 
 
Eligibility:
 
1.  Applicant should be a researcher or a student living and/or attending 
school in California.
 
OR
 
2.  Current research focus should be on Marine Mammals located in or around 
California with priority being given to work conducted in Southern California 
 
 
Applications:
 
Applications should include the following:
 
1. Cover sheet with:
a) Title of Proposal and Research Area of interest including focal species 
b) Field Research Group Information (Name, Address, E-mail, and Phone numbers 
and departmental contacts) or Current School, Major, and Name(s) of Supervisor 
and Department
c) Names and contact information of Lead or Principal Investigator (PI), Second 
PI, and any student participants
 
2. A one-page CV or Resume for Principal Investigator and Secondary 
Investigators
 
3. A 1-2 page narrative (single spaced) describing your research organization 
or program, details, and justification for your specific research topic 
including objectives, details on geographical area being investigated, 
hypotheses, and total project timeline including temporal benchmarks for the 
work.  How will your research contribute to our understanding and/or benefit 
the species being studied?  Is this a species-based effort or a habitat and/or 
conservation based study? Please include your estimated 1-year budget and 
budget justifications.
 
All applications will be reviewed for scientific value and overall conservation 
benefit.
 
Requirement For Recipients:
Recipients of the awards will be asked to present their research sometime in 
the next year at ACS-LA’s monthly speaker series.  Please be prepared to 
present your work, with visuals, to the ACS-LA community.
 
Deadlines:
 
Deadline for submission is 30th April 2018 — DEADLINE EXTENDED to 15-May-2018!!
 
Awards will be announced by 15th May 2018 — Awards will be announced by 
30-May-2018.
 
Please feel free to contact ACS-LA Grants Chair Christina Tombach Wright with 
any questions, acsla.gra...@gmail.com .
Applications should be sent by E-mail to acsla.gra...@gmail.com 
.
Information about the Los Angeles Chapter of ACS can be found on our website: 
www.acs-la.org .  
To join ACS-LA, please go to http://acsonline.org/support-acs/become-member/ 

[MARMAM] Los Angeles Chapter of the American Cetacean Society -- Request for Proposals for 2018 Spring Research Grants

[ACS-LA.Grants]

The American Cetacean Society, Los Angeles Chapter (ACS-LA) is happy to 
announce the opening of applications for its 2018 Research Grants
 
The American Cetacean Society protects cetaceans and their habitats though 
conservation, education and research.  Working with world-class scientists, ACS 
funds research projects that address some of the most pressing issues facing 
cetaceans. ACS-LA is pleased to announce the availability of two research 
grants, in the amount of $1,000.00 each, to established researchers or student 
researchers attending school in the greater Los Angeles area whose work focuses 
on marine mammals.
 
1) The John E. Heyning Research Award.  This award is in the amount of 
$1,000.
 
John Heyning was a brilliant and prolific scientist. He was Deputy Director of 
the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, where he built a collection 
of marine mammal specimens second only to Smithsonian and where he curated the 
Masters of the Ocean Realm exhibit that traveled to 22 countries. He was an 
authority on beaked whales, published the work that separated common dolphins 
into two separate species, and described the countercurrent heat exchange in 
whale tongues, among many other accomplishments. John was a strong supporter of 
ACS and its mission; he served on the organization’s Board of Scientific 
Advisors and taught the Whalewatch naturalist class for many years.
 
2) The Bill Samaras Research Award.  This award is in the amount of 
$1,000.00.
 
Bill Samaras was a geologist by training but his first love was whales. He 
taught science at Carson High School for 30 years, helped shape the Cabrillo 
Marine Aquarium into the institution it is today and led the excavation of a 
gray whale skeleton during the construction of the Harbor Freeway in San Pedro. 
Bill was a lifelong supporter of ACS, an organization that he served in many 
capacities.
 
Guidelines for Research Grants:
 
The Los Angeles Chapter of the American Cetacean Society offers small research 
grants in support of operating research projects focusing on marine mammals. 
ACS-LA has a long-standing commitment supporting local research on cetaceans 
and other marine mammals. The two $1,000 research grants will be awarded to 
researchers or students exhibiting an outstanding commitment to furthering the 
understanding of marine mammals in California. Priority will be given to 
applicants working or attending school in Southern California and/or conducting 
their marine mammal research in Southern California.
 
 
Eligibility:
 
1.  Applicant should be a researcher or a student living and/or attending 
school in California.
 
OR
 
2.  Current research focus should be on Marine Mammals located in or around 
California with priority being given to work conducted in Southern California
 
 
Applications:
 
Applications should include the following:
 
1. Cover sheet with:
a) Title of Proposal and Research Area of interest including focal species
b) Field Research Group Information (Name, Address, E-mail, and Phone numbers 
and departmental contacts) or Current School, Major, and Name(s) of Supervisor 
and Department
c) Names and contact information of Lead or Principal Investigator (PI), Second 
PI, and any student participants
 
2. A one-page CV or Resume for Principal Investigator and Secondary 
Investigators
 
3. A 1-2 page narrative (single spaced) describing your research organization 
or program, details, and justification for your specific research topic 
including objectives, details on geographical area being investigated, 
hypotheses, and total project timeline including temporal benchmarks for the 
work.  How will your research contribute to our understanding and/or benefit 
the species being studied?  Is this a species-based effort or a habitat and/or 
conservation based study? Please include your estimated 1-year budget and 
budget justifications.
 
All applications will be reviewed for scientific value and overall conservation 
benefit.
 
Requirement For Recipients:
Recipients of the awards will be asked to present their research sometime in 
the next year at ACS-LA’s monthly speaker series.  Please be prepared to 
present your work, with visuals, to the ACS-LA community.
 
Deadlines:
 
Deadline for submission is 30th April 2018
 
Awards will be announced by 15th May 2018
 
Please feel free to contact ACS-LA Grants Chair Christina Tombach Wright with 
any questions, acsla.gra...@gmail.com.
Applications should be sent by E-mail to acsla.gra...@gmail.com.
Information about the Los Angeles Chapter of ACS can be found on our website: 
www.acs-la.org .  
To join ACS-LA, please go to http://acsonline.org/support-acs/become-member/ 
  and specify the Los Angeles 
Chapter.
For further information about specific chapters and other grant-making 
programs, please visit the Chapter page of the National American Cetacean 
Society website: 

[MARMAM] Reminder: ACS-LA Student Travel Grants Deadline to the SMM Conference is 25-Sept

[ACS-LA.Grants]

Reminder - ACS-LA Travel Grant Applications to the Society for Marine Mammalogy 
Conference in Halifax, NS are due on 25 September.

-
The American Cetacean Society, Los Angeles Chapter (ACS-LA) is happy to 
announce the opening of applications for 2017 Student Travel Grants for the 
22nd Biennial Conference of the Society for Mammalogy - DEADLINE FOR 
APPLICATIONS IS 25-SEPT!!

The Los Angeles Chapter of the American Cetacean Society (ACS-LA) is offering 
two travel grants, in the amount of $500.00 each, to students working or 
attending school in Southern California who will be presenting at the 22nd 
Biennial conference on the Biology of Marina Mammals hosted by the Society for 
Marine Mammalogy (SMM) in Halifax, NS, Canada, this October 2017.  

The two $500 travel grants will be awarded to two students exhibiting an 
outstanding commitment to research on marine mammals. Students should either be 
attending school in Southern California and/or conducting their marine mammal 
research in Southern California, with priority being given to those attending 
school and/or conducting research in the greater Los Angeles area.

Eligibility:

1.  Applicant must be a currently enrolled student (undergraduate or graduate) 
and must be presenting (oral or poster) at the SMM Biennial.

2.  Applicant should be attending an accredited institution and/or conducing 
research in Southern California (priority will be given to students living in, 
or whose research is focused in, the greater Los Angeles area).

Applications:

Applications should include the following:

1. Cover sheet with:

a) Title of presentation (either oral or poster) being given at the SMM 
Biennial Conference

b) Full copy of the abstract submitted (and accepted) by the SMM committee

c) Applicant Contact Information (Name, Mailing Address, E-mail, and Phone 
numbers)

d) Current school and major including current supervisor and department

 

2. Proof that applicant is a student (photo of the front and back of current 
student ID card)

3. A one-page CV or Resume

Deadlines:

Deadline for submission: 25 September 2017.

Awards will be announced: 3 October 2017.

 

Applications should be sent by E-mail to acsla.gra...@gmail.com.

 

Information about the Los Angeles Chapter of ACS can be found on our website: 
www.acs-la.org .  

To join ACS-LA, please go to http://acsonline.org/support-acs/become-member/ 
  and specify the Los Angeles 
Chapter.

For further information about specific chapters and other grant-making 
programs, please visit the Chapter page of the National American Cetacean 
Society website: www.acsonline.org .

 

==

ACS-LA Grants Coordinator

Christina Tombach Wright

American Cetacean Society-Los Angeles Chapter

acsla.gra...@gmail.com

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[MARMAM] ACS-LA: Student Travel Grants for Society for Marine Mammalogy Biennial Conference in Halifax, October 2017

[ACS-LA.Grants]

The American Cetacean Society, Los Angeles Chapter (ACS-LA) is happy to 
announce the opening of applications for 2017 Student Travel Grants for the 
22nd Biennial Conference of the Society for Mammalogy.
The Los Angeles Chapter of the American Cetacean Society (ACS-LA) is offering 
two travel grants, in the amount of $500.00 each, to students working or 
attending school in Southern California who will be presenting at the 22nd 
Biennial conference on the Biology of Marina Mammals, hosted by the Society for 
Marine Mammalogy (SMM), in Halifax, NS, Canada, this October 2017.  
The two $500 travel grants will be awarded to two students exhibiting an 
outstanding commitment to research on marine mammals. Students should either be 
attending school in Southern California and/or conducting their marine mammal 
research in Southern California, with priority being given to those attending 
school and/or conducting research in the greater Los Angeles area.
Eligibility:
1.  Applicant must be a currently enrolled student (undergraduate or graduate) 
and must be presenting (oral or poster) at the SMM Biennial.
2.  Applicant should be attending an accredited institution and/or conducing 
research in Southern California (priority will be given to students living in, 
or whose research is focused in, the greater Los Angeles area).
Applications:
Applications should include the following:
1. Cover sheet with:
a) Title of presentation (either oral or poster) being given at the SMM 
Biennial Conference
b) Full copy of the abstract submitted (and accepted) by the SMM committee
c) Applicant Contact Information (Name, Mailing Address, E-mail, and Phone 
numbers)
d) Current school and major including current supervisor and department

2. Proof that applicant is a student (photo of the front and back of current 
student ID card)
3. A one-page CV or Resume
Deadlines:
Deadline for submission: 25 September 2017.
Awards will be announced: 3 October 2017.

Applications should be sent by E-mail to acsla.gra...@gmail.com.

Information about the Los Angeles Chapter of ACS can be found on our website: 
www.acs-la.org .  
To join ACS-LA, please go to http://acsonline.org/support-acs/become-member/ 
  and specify the Los Angeles 
Chapter.
For further information about specific chapters and other grant-making 
programs, please visit the Chapter page of the National American Cetacean 
Society website: www.acsonline.org .

==
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Christina Tombach Wright
American Cetacean Society-Los Angeles Chapter
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[MARMAM] ACS-LA Chapter - Accepting Applications for 2017 Research Grants: Deadline May 25th (Midnight, GMT-7)

[ACS-LA.Grants]

The American Cetacean Society, Los Angeles Chapter:
Applications for 2017 Research Grants
Deadline: May 25 (Midnight PDT, GMT -7)
The American Cetacean Society protects cetaceans and their habitats though 
conservation, education and research. ACS funds research projects that address 
some of the most pressing issues facing cetaceans. ACS-LA is pleased to 
announce the availability of two research grants, in the amount of $1,000.00 
each, to established researchers or student researchers attending school in the 
greater Los Angeles area whose work focuses on marine mammals. 
1) The John E. Heyning Research Award.  This award is in the amount of 
$1,000.
 
John Heyning was a brilliant and prolific scientist. He was Deputy Director of 
the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, where he built a collection 
of marine mammal specimens second only to Smithsonian and where he curated the 
Masters of the Ocean Realm exhibit that traveled to 22 countries. He was an 
authority on beaked whales, published the work that separated common dolphins 
into two separate species, and described the countercurrent heat exchange in 
whale tongues, among many other accomplishments. John was a strong supporter of 
ACS and its mission; he served on the organization’s Board of Scientific 
Advisors and taught the Whalewatch naturalist class for many years. 
2) The Bill Samaras Research Award.  This award is in the amount of 
$1,000.00.
 
Bill Samaras was a geologist by training but his first love was whales. He 
taught science at Carson High School for 30 years, helped shape the Cabrillo 
Marine Aquarium into the institution it is today and led the excavation of a 
gray whale skeleton during the construction of the Harbor Freeway in San Pedro. 
Bill was a lifelong supporter of ACS, an organization that he served in many 
capacities.
Guidelines for Research Grants:
The Los Angeles Chapter of the American Cetacean Society offers small research 
grants in support of operating research projects focusing on marine mammals. 
ACS-LA has a long-standing commitment supporting local research on cetaceans 
and other marine mammals. The two $1,000 research grants will be awarded to 
researchers or students exhibiting an outstanding commitment to furthering the 
understanding of marine mammals in California. Priority will be given to 
applicants working or attending school in Southern California and/or conducting 
their marine mammal research in Southern California.
Eligibility:
1.  Applicant should be a researcher or a student living and/or attending 
school in California.
OR
2.  Current research focus should be on Marine Mammals located in or around 
California with priority being given to work conducted in Southern California
Applications:
Applications should include the following:
1. Cover sheet with:
a) Title of Proposal and Research Area of interest including focal species
b) Field Research Group Information (Name, Address, E-mail, and Phone numbers 
and departmental contacts) or Current School, Major, and Name(s) of Supervisor 
and Department
c) Names and contact information of Lead or Principal Investigator (PI), Second 
PI, and any student participants
2. A one-page CV or Resume for Principal Investigator and Secondary 
Investigators
3. A 1-2 page narrative (single spaced) describing your research organization 
or program, details, and justification for your specific research topic 
including objectives, details on geographical area being investigated, 
hypotheses, and total project timeline including temporal benchmarks for the 
work.  How will your research contribute to our understanding and/or benefit 
the species being studied?  Is this a species-based effort or a habitat and/or 
conservation based study? Please include your estimated 1-year budget and 
budget justifications.
All applications will be reviewed for scientific value and overall conservation 
benefit.
Requirement For Recipients:
Recipients of the awards will be asked to present their research sometime in 
the next year at ACS-LA’s monthly speaker series.  Please be prepared to 
present your work, to the ACS-LA community.
Deadlines:
Deadline for submission is 25th May 2016 (Midnight PDT, GMT -7)
Awards will be announced by 5th June 2016

Please feel free to contact ACS-LA Grants Chair Christina Tombach Wright with 
any questions, acsla.gra...@gmail.com.
Applications should be sent by E-mail to acsla.gra...@gmail.com.
Information about the Los Angeles Chapter of ACS can be found on our website: 
www.acs-la.org .  
To join ACS-LA, please go to http://acsonline.org/support-acs/become-member/ 
  and specify the Los Angeles 
Chapter.
For further information about specific chapters and other grant-making 
programs, please visit the Chapter page of the National American Cetacean 
Society website: www.acsonline.org .
 


==
ACS-LA Grants 

[MARMAM] Deadline Approaching!! Any student attending the ACS Conference in Monterey Bay Nov 11-13th is eligible for a student travel grant from ACS-LA.

[ACS-LA.Grants]

ACS-LA Student Travel Grants!! Now Accepting Applications! Deadline this Friday 
14th of October!
The American Cetacean Society, Los Angeles Chapter (ACS-LA) is happy to 
announce the opening of applications for 2016 Student Travel Grants.
The Los Angeles Chapter of the American Cetacean Society (ACS-LA) is offering 
four travel grants in the amount of $250.00 each to ALL students  who will be 
attending the 15th International Conference “Fifty Years of Whale Conservation” 
hosted by the American Cetacean Society (ACS), in Monterey Bay, CA, November 
11-13, 2016.
The four $250 travel grants will be awarded to four students exhibiting 
outstanding commitment to research on marine mammals.  
Eligibility:

  Applicant needs to be a student (undergraduate or graduate) and be attending 
the ACS conference. Proof of registration will be required prior to receiving 
your award.  You can register for the conference at this link: 
http://acsconference.weebly.com/reg... 
.  If you are presenting a 
poster at the ACS conference, you will be given additional priority for 
receiving these travel grants. 
Applications:

  Applications should include the following:
1. Cover sheet with:
a) Title of poster presentation being given at ACS Conference (if presenting).  
Note: presenting is not required to receive a travel grant award.  If not 
presenting, leave this blank.
b) Your area of interest or area of research
c) Applicant Contact Information (Name, Address, E-mail, and Phone numbers)
d) Current school and major including current supervisor and department.  If 
you are an undergraduate please indicate special areas of interest for you and 
your sponsoring advisor for your project.

2. Proof that applicant is a student (photo of the front and back of current 
student ID card)
3. A one-page CV or Resume
4. Note: Upon acceptance of the award, proof of ACS Conference registration 
will be required prior to receipt of grant award.  Conference attendance is 
required to receive this award.
Deadlines:
  Deadline for submission is 14 October, 2016.

  Awards will be announced by 26 October, 2016

Applications should be sent by E-mail to ACSLA.Grants at gmail.com 
.
Information about the Los Angeles Chapter of ACS can be found on our website: 
www.acs-la.org 
. 
 
To join ACS-LA, please go to http://acsonline.org/support-acs/be... 

  and specify the Los Angeles Chapter.
 To Register for the ACS Conference please go to: 
http://acsconference.weebly.com/ 

  For further information about specific chapters and other grant-making 
programs, please visit the Chapter page of the National American Cetacean 
Society website: www.acsonline.org 
.
==
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Christina Tombach Wright
American Cetacean Society-Los Angeles Chapter
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[MARMAM] Reminder ACS-LA Grant Deadline Midnight on 15th of June

[ACS-LA.Grants]

Reminder: Grant Application Deadline Midnight PST on 15-June
The American Cetacean Society, Los Angeles Chapter (ACS-LA) is happy to 
announce the opening of applications for its 2016 Research Grants
 
The American Cetacean Society protects cetaceans and their habitats though 
conservation, education and research.  Working with world-class scientists, ACS 
funds research projects that address some of the most pressing issues facing 
cetaceans. ACS-LA is pleased to announce the availability of two research 
grants in the amount of $1,000.00 each to established researchers or student 
researchers attending school in the greater Los Angeles area whose work focuses 
on marine mammals.
 
1) The John E. Heyning Research Award.  This award is in the amount of 
$1,000.
 
John Heyning was a brilliant and prolific scientist. He was Deputy Director of 
the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, where he built a collection 
of marine mammal specimens second only to Smithsonian and where he curated the 
Masters of the Ocean Realm exhibit that traveled to 22 countries. He was an 
authority on beaked whales, published the work that separated common dolphins 
into two separate species, and described the countercurrent heat exchange in 
whale tongues, among many other accomplishments. John was a strong supporter of 
ACS and its mission; he served on the organization’s Board of Scientific 
Advisors and taught the Whalewatch naturalist class for many years.
 
2) The Bill Samaras Research Award.  This award is in the amount of 
$1,000.00.
 
Bill Samaras was a geologist by training but his first love was whales. He 
taught science at Carson High School for 30 years, helped shape the Cabrillo 
Marine Aquarium into the institution it is today and led the excavation of a 
gray whale skeleton during the construction of the Harbor Freeway in San Pedro. 
Bill was a lifelong supporter of ACS, an organization that he served in many 
capacities.

Guidelines for Research Grants:
 
The Los Angeles Chapter of the American Cetacean Society offers small research 
grants in support of operating research projects focusing on marine mammals. 
ACS-LA has a long-standing commitment supporting local research on cetaceans 
and other marine mammals. The two $1,000 research grants will be awarded to 
researchers or students exhibiting an outstanding commitment to furthering the 
understanding of marine mammals in California. Priority will be given to 
applicants working or attending school in Southern California and/or conducting 
their marine mammal research in Southern California.
 
 
Eligibility:
 
1.  Applicant should be a researcher or a student living and/or attending 
school in California.
 
OR
 
2.  Current research focus should be on Marine Mammals located in or around 
California with priority being given to work conducted in Southern California
 
Applications:
 
Applications should include the following:
 
1. Cover sheet with:
a) Title of Proposal and Research Area of interest including focal species
b) Field Research Group Information (Name, Address, E-mail, and Phone numbers 
and departmental contacts) or Current School, Major, and Name(s) of Supervisor 
and Department
c) Names and contact information of Lead or Principal Investigator (PI), Second 
PI, and any student participants
 
2. A one-page CV or Resume for Principal Investigator and Secondary 
Investigators
 
3. A 1-2 page narrative (single spaced) describing your research organization 
or program, details, and justification for your specific research topic 
including objectives, details on geographical area being investigated, 
hypotheses, and total project timeline including temporal benchmarks for the 
work.  How will your research contribute to our understanding and/or benefit 
the species being studied?  Is this a species-based effort or a habitat and/or 
conservation based study? Please include your estimated 1-year budget and 
budget justifications.
 
All applications will be reviewed for scientific value and overall conservation 
benefit.
 
Requirement For Recipients:
Recipients of the awards will be asked to present their research sometime in 
the next year at ACS-LA’s monthly speaker series.  Please be prepared to 
present your work, with visuals, to the ACS-LA community.
 
Deadlines:
 
Deadline for submission is 15th June 2016
 
Awards will be announced by 30th June 2016
 
Please feel free to contact Grants Chair Christina Tombach Wright with any 
questions, acsla.gra...@gmail.com.
Applications should be sent by E-mail to acsla.gra...@gmail.com.
Information about the Los Angeles Chapter of ACS can be found on our website: 
www.acs-la.org.  
To join ACS-LA, please go to http://acsonline.org/support-acs/become-member/  
and specify the Los Angeles Chapter.
For further information about specific chapters and other grant-making 
programs, please visit the Chapter page of the National American Cetacean 
Society website: www.acsonline.org.
 

[MARMAM] American Cetacean Society, Los Angeles-Chapter Now Accepting Applications for 2016 Grants for Research

[ACS-LA.Grants]

The American Cetacean Society, Los Angeles Chapter (ACS-LA) is happy to 
announce the opening of applications for its 2016 Research Grants
The American Cetacean Society protects cetaceans and their habitats though 
conservation, education and research.  Working with world-class scientists, ACS 
funds research projects that address some of the most pressing issues facing 
cetaceans. ACS-LA is pleased to announce the availability of two research 
grants in the amount of $1,000.00 each to established researchers or student 
researchers attending school in the greater Los Angeles area whose work focuses 
on marine mammals.
1) The John E. Heyning Research Award.  This award is in the amount of 
$1,000.
 
John Heyning was a brilliant and prolific scientist. He was Deputy Director of 
the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, where he built a collection 
of marine mammal specimens second only to Smithsonian and where he curated the 
Masters of the Ocean Realm exhibit that traveled to 22 countries. He was an 
authority on beaked whales, published the work that separated common dolphins 
into two separate species, and described the countercurrent heat exchange in 
whale tongues, among many other accomplishments. John was a strong supporter of 
ACS and its mission; he served on the organization’s Board of Scientific 
Advisors and taught the Whalewatch naturalist class for many years.
2) The Bill Samaras Research Award.  This award is in the amount of 
$1,000.00.
 
Bill Samaras was a geologist by training but his first love was whales. He 
taught science at Carson High School for 30 years, helped shape the Cabrillo 
Marine Aquarium into the institution it is today and led the excavation of a 
gray whale skeleton during the construction of the Harbor Freeway in San Pedro. 
Bill was a lifelong supporter of ACS, an organization that he served in many 
capacities.
Guidelines for Research Grants:
The Los Angeles Chapter of the American Cetacean Society offers small research 
grants in support of operating field research projects focusing on marine 
mammals. ACS-LA has a long-standing commitment supporting local research on 
cetaceans and other marine mammals. The two $1,000 research grants will be 
awarded to researchers or students exhibiting an outstanding commitment to 
furthering the understanding of marine mammals in California. Priority will be 
given to applicants working or attending school in Southern California and/or 
conducting their marine mammal research in Southern California, with emphasis 
on those attending school and/or working in the greater Los Angeles area.
 Eligibility:
 1.  Applicant should be a researcher or a student living and/or attending 
school in California.
OR
 2.  Current research focus should be on Marine Mammals located in or around 
California with priority being given to work conducted in Southern California 
with emphasis on the greater Los Angeles area.
Applications:
Applications should include the following:
1. Cover sheet with:
a) Title of Proposal and Research Area of interest including focal species
b) Field Research Group Information (Name, Address, E-mail, and Phone numbers 
and departmental contacts) or Current School, Major, and Name(s) of Supervisor 
and Department
c) Names and contact information of Lead or Principal Investigator (PI), Second 
PI, and any student participants
2. A one-page CV or Resume for Principal Investigator and Secondary 
Investigators
3. A 1-2 page narrative (single spaced) describing your research organization 
or program, details, and justification for your specific research topic 
including objectives, details on geographical area being investigated, 
hypotheses, and total project timeline including temporal benchmarks for the 
work.  How will your research contribute to our understanding and/or benefit 
the species being studied?  Is this a species-based effort or a habitat and/or 
conservation based study? Please include your estimated 1-year budget and 
budget justifications.
 
All applications will be reviewed for scientific value and overall conservation 
benefit.

Requirement For Recipients:
Recipients of the awards will be asked to present their research sometime in 
the next year at ACS-LA’s monthly speaker series.  Please be prepared to 
present your work, with visuals, to the ACS-LA community.
Deadlines:
Deadline for submission is 15th June 2016
Awards will be announced by 30th June 2016

Please feel free to contact Grants Chair Christina Tombach Wright with any 
questions, acsla.gra...@gmail.com.
Applications should be sent by E-mail to acsla.gra...@gmail.com.
Information about the Los Angeles Chapter of ACS can be found on our website: 
www.acs-la.org.  
To join ACS-LA, please go to http://acsonline.org/support-acs/become-member/  
and specify the Los Angeles Chapter.
For further information about specific chapters and other grant-making 
programs, please visit the Chapter page of the National American Cetacean 
Society 

[MARMAM] ACS-LA Student Travel Grants to SMM Biennial Conference in December 2015

[ACS-LA.Grants]

The American Cetacean Society, Los Angeles Chapter (ACS-LA) is happy to 
announce the opening of applications for 2015 Student Travel Grants.
The Los Angeles Chapter of the American Cetacean Society (ACS-LA) is offering 
two travel grants in the amount of $500.00 each to students working or 
attending school in the greater Los Angeles area who will be attending the 21st 
Biennial conference on the Biology of Marina Mammals hosted by the Society for 
Marine Mammalogy (SMM) in San Francisco, CA, this December.  
The two $500 travel grants will be awarded to two students exhibiting an 
outstanding commitment to research on marine mammals.  Students should either 
be attending school in Southern California and/or conducting their marine 
mammal research in Southern California, with priority being given to those 
attending school and/or working in the greater Los Angeles area.
Eligibility:
1.  Applicant needs to be a student (undergraduate or graduate) and be giving 
either an oral or poster presentation at the SMM Biennial.
AND
2.  Applicant should be attending an accredited institution and living in 
Southern California with priority being given to students enrolled in a school 
in the greater Los Angeles area (research projects can be located anywhere 
world-wide).
OR
3.  Current research focus should be on Marine Mammals located in or around 
Southern California with priority being given to work conducted in the greater 
Los Angeles area.
 Applications:
 Applications should include the following:
 1. Cover sheet with:
a) Title of presentation being given at the SMM Biennial Conference,
b) Full copy of the abstract submitted (and accepted) by the SMM committee
c) Applicant Contact Information (Name, Address, E-mail, and Phone numbers)
d) Current school and major including current supervisor and department
 
2. Proof that applicant is a student (photo of the front and back of current 
student ID card)
3. A one-page CV or Resume
Deadlines:
 Deadline for submission is 10 November, 2015. 
Awards will be announced by 20 November, 2015
Applications should be sent by E-mail to acsla.gra...@gmail.com.
Information about the Los Angeles Chapter of ACS can be found on our website: 
www.acs-la.org.  
To join ACS-LA, please go to http://acsonline.org/support-acs/become-member/   
and specify the Los Angeles Chapter.
For further information about specific chapters and other grant-making 
programs, please visit the Chapter page of the National American Cetacean 
Society website: www.acsonline.org.


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Christina Tombach Wright
ACS-LA Grants Coordinator
American Cetacean Society-Los Angeles Chapter
acsla.gra...@gmail.com
www.acs-la.org

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