Genetics Section Graduate Award in
Memory of James E. Wright
The Genetics Section of the American Fisheries Society is pleased to announce the James E. Wright Graduate Award. This award is presented annually at the Genetics Section meeting at the AFS Annual Meeting and is intended to recognize excellence in graduate-level work in fisheries genetics and to assist graduate students with travel to the national meeting. The section anticipates awarding two checks for $500 each to attend the 2008 AFS annual meeting in Otawa.
Selection will be based on the following criteria:
- Potential for success in research in fisheries genetics (60%)
- Anticipated contribution to upcoming annual meeting, e.g. paper, poster, or other contribution (20%)
- Service to the Society, its Sections, or Chapters (10%)
- Demonstrated need for travel assistance (10%)
Application Procedure:
- Applicant must be a full or affiliate member of the Genetics Section at the time of application.
- Application package should include:
- A brief curriculum vitae including anticipated degree, date of completion, and career goals
- A statement of the thesis or dissertation and abstract of progress to date
- The names and addresses of two references familiar with the applicant’s background and abilities.
- A statement of previous service to the Society, its Sections, or Chapters, and need for travel assistance.
- A statement addressing anticipated contribution to the upcoming annual meeting.
Deadline for application is:
May 18, 2008
All application materials should be addressed to:
Jeffrey B. Olsen
Conservation Genetics Laboratory
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
1011 East Tudor Road
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
ph (907) 786-3598
jeffrey_olsen@fws.gov
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