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Preparators' Grant

This grant is intended to further the field of vertebrate paleontology through the advancement of preparation.


Submission Guidelines

Use the electronic online submission system for the Preparators' Grant and most other SVP awards. See "What to Submit" for the link.

Do NOT e-mail, fax or mail nomination materials to the committee chair. Any materials sent by e-mail, fax or mail will NOT be reviewed.

Current membership in the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology is required to apply for the Preparators' Grant.

The Preparators' Grant Committee gives preference to proposals for training apprenticeships and workshops — primarily travel expenses to learn or teach preparation. However, the committee will consider any proposal which furthers the field of vertebrate paleontology through the advancement of preparation.

Applicants are encouraged to contact a committee member before submitting their proposal.


What to Submit

Information to be submitted online:

1. Curriculum vitae information including preparation training and experience

2. Additional project personnel information (if appropriate): name(s), address(es), institution(s), phone and fax number(s), e-mail address(es) and CV(s)

3. Project description including goals, objectives, relevant logistics and timetable for the project. This will need to be a three-page, double-spaced document that will be uploaded into the online award submission system.

NOTE: If application is for preparator training, then please include, briefly, how the training will be passed on to others.

4. Budget information: travel expenses, living expenses, supplies and additional expenses. Please include information about any additional support for the project (matching funds, lab space, supplies, etc.)

5. At least one (1), but no more than three (3) letters of support

  • Each letter of support must bear the full contact information of the person providing the letter (name, institution, phone and e-mail address).
  • NOTE: If application is for preparation training, a letter of support from the trainer and one from the trainer's supervisor must be provided.

Visit the SVP online award submission system site.

Any questions regarding the award may be directed to Preparators' Grant Committee Chair Kyle Davies.

Kyle Davies
Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History
2401 Chautaugua Ave.
Norman, OK 73072
E-mail: ankylo@ou.edu


Prize

The amount of the grant will be determined based on the project proposal, but will not exceed $3,000 USD.


Submission Period

Opens at 12:00 NOON, Central Time Zone USA, on Monday, February 1, 2010
Closes at 12:00 NOON, Central Time Zone USA, on Thursday, April 1, 2010

 

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