HEMS Workshop Student Travel Award
PurposeThe conference award is intended to encourage interest in the topics applicable to Harsh Environment Mass Spectrometry (HEMS) and reward the scientific merit and quality of student research in the area of Harsh Environment Mass Spectrometry.
Award Amount
Varies for each Workshop
For the 2009 HEMS Workshop the proposed award is $1500.00, to be used for:
- $175.00 registration fee
- $675.00 travel fees
- $450.00 3 nights accommodations
- $200.00 per diem, 4 days (@$50.00/day)
Eligibility
The requirements include any full-time graduate student pursuing a M.S., M.A., or Ph.D. degree within a discipline applicable to the HEMS conference. Students must be in good standing with their university.
Guidelines
The application for a travel award must include:
- A letter from the student describing his/her academic standing and interests, his/her expected graduation date and degree, advisor's name, and, if available, a URL for a working Web page.
- A detailed letter from the student's faculty advisor indicating why the student is deserving of receiving a travel award and any special circumstances.
- The title of the poster or presentation to be presented by the student at the meeting, along with the abstract, and authors.
- A vita that includes the student's research interests, projects, and papers published.
Criteria
- Meets eligibility requirements
- Completes Guideline list
- Quality and intellectual merit of the abstract and research
- Potential for future publications from research focus
Application Deadline
Friday, 26 June 2009
Submit Applications by e-mail, mail, or fax to
Dr. Guido F. Verbeck
HEMS Student Awards Committee
Department of Chemistry
University of North Texas
P.O. Box 305070
Denton, TX 76203-5070
E-mail: gverbeck@unt.edu
Fax: (940) 565-4318