TCD - Conference Funding for TCD Students
The TCD Program announces a competition for conference funding for TCD students presenting a paper or poster at an academic conference or meeting. The semi-annual competition is held each Fall and Spring semester. Six awards of $350 each will be made during the 2007-2008 academic year. Applicants are expected to apply for complementary funding. Applications will be reviewed by the TCD Executive Committee.
TCD Conference Funding is made possible by an endowment from The Ford Foundation and the State of Florida.
Eligibility Requirements
- Applicants must be enrolled in the TCD Certificate or Concentration Program
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The paper/poster topic must fit within the context of biodiversity conservation and/or rural development in the tropics.
Application Requirements
To apply for a TCD Graduate Fellowhsip or Assistanship, submit the following materias:
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Letter of application with the following details: name, dates, and location of conference; title of paper or poster; and other sources of funding.
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Abstract of paper or poster.
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Proof of acceptance to the conference or meeting.
- Budget of anticipated costs using the following categories: travel, registration, meals, and miscellaneous.
Application Deadlines
October 15, 2007
March 24, 2008
Submission
Submit application materials to:
TCD Program
358 Grinter Hall
University of Florida
PO Box 115531
Gainesville, FL 32611-5531
Electronic submissions are permitted. Please submit to Patricia Sampaio
Further Information
For further information contact Patricia Sampaio, Program Coordinator:
Office: 358 Grinter Hall
Telephone: (352) 392-0375 Ext. 806
Fax: (352) 392-7682
E-mail: psampaio@latam.ufl.edu