TWS Manitoba Early Career Professional Development Travel Grant
The Wildlife Society Manitoba Chapter will award up to $500 annually in Early Career Professional Development Travel Grants to provide financial assistance to an individual to attend a conference, meeting, training, or gain valuable field experience. This program provides an opportunity for continued professional development to our Chapter Members by assisting those members who otherwise might not have the chance to attend resource related provincial or national meetings, workshops or symposia. These funds can be used towards travel, lodging, and/or registration.
Eligibility
All applicants must meet the following criteria:
Manitoba Resident
Current member of The Wildlife Society Manitoba Chapter in good standing
Early Career Professional is defined as one who has graduated from a post-secondary institution but not yet obtained 5 years of professional level wildlife experience
Successful candidates must submit a report to the Chapter newsletter or speak to members at a Chapter event (fall mixer, winter getaway, or AGM)
If application states that applicant will be presenting at a conference or workshop, then proof of acceptance of poster/oral presentation should be sent to tws.manitoba.chapter@gmail.com with subject line "Early Career Professional Development Travel Grant"
Submission requirements
Applicants must submit the following items:
Completed application
An abstract of paper or poster (if presenting)
One page resume or curriculum vitae
application Process
Applicants must submit all required information in order to be considered for travel assistance. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Award cheques will be mailed to successful applications within 30 days of the application deadline, or presented at a chapter function. Grants will be awarded based on benefit to the Early Career Professional, benefit to the chapter, and financial need. Priority may be given to those presenting a paper or poster when submitting requests to attend conferences. Successful recipient must submit proof of registration and attendance.
All materials must be submitted to: tws.manitoba.chapter@gmail.com
Incomplete applications will not be evaluated.
DEADLINE: March 4, 2024
Please contact tws.manitoba.chapter@gmail.com if you have any questions