AOU – STUDENT MEMBERSHIP 2010 – CANADA
Student Membership 2011 in the American Ornithologists’ Union of Canada
About the AOU:
Founded in 1883, the American Ornithologists’ Union is one of the oldest organizations in the world devoted to the scientific study of birds. Over its history, AOU and its members have created the scientific foundation for ornithology and bird conservation that we enjoy today. The AOU is the largest and most diverse ornithological society in the New World, with over 3000 members. Although primarily an organization for professional ornithologists, it welcomes to its ranks many students, conservationists, birders and others who cherish the birds of the world.
Detail:
The Council of the American Ornithologists’ Union has voted to provide one-year student membership awards to qualified undergraduate or graduate students interested in pursuing a career in ornithology.
Eligibility: To apply, students must:
1. Have no current or prior membership in the AOU.
2. Provide a resume or curriculum vitae describing the current degree program, the expected date of completion, the candidate’s academic or work experience, and interests in ornithology (electronic documents please).
3. Ask their academic advisor to provide a short note indicating support for the application, on institutional letterhead from the institution in which the student is currently enrolled (electronic documents please).
4. Include in their application the specific address where they would like The Auk and Ornithological Monographs to be mailed, if their application is successful
Award: Membership awards will provide full membership in the AOU, including a subscription to The Auk and Ornithological Monographs, plus all of the other benefits of membership. Importantly for students, membership in the AOU is required to apply for the Marcia Brady Tucker Travel Award or Presentation Awards at the annual meetings, as well as AOU Research Awards.
Membership awards are not renewable, but recipients can continue to be AOU members at the reduced student rate for four additional years, as long as they retain student or post-doctoral status.
Note: The AOU reserves the right to limit the number of grants provided during one academic year to 200. There will be one application period each year, with a January 1st deadline.
Process:
Please use subject heading “AOU Student Membership Award”. You will receive an email confirmation of receipt within one week of submitting your application, and results will be announced within two weeks of the deadline
Closing Date: Materials should be emailed prior to January 1, 2011
Contact:
Dr. Daniel Mennill,
AOU Student Membership Awards Committee
Department of Biological Sciences
University of Windsor
Windsor, ON N9B3P4,
Canada
Email: dmennill@uwindsor.ca
Source: http://www.aou.org/
