This grant is intended to further the field of vertebrate paleontology through the advancement of preparation.
Submission Guidelines
ALERT! A new electronic online submission system has been instituted this year 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
Visit the SVP online award submission system site.
Any questions regarding the award may be directed to Preparators' Grant Committee Co-Chair Joseph R. Groenke, as per below.
Joseph R. Groenke
Vertebrate Fossil Preparator and Molding/Casting Technician
Stony Brook University Department of Anatomical Sciences
HSC T8 040
Stony Brook, NY 11794-8081
Phone: 631-444-3171
E-mail: jgroenke@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Prize
The amount of the grant will be determined based on the project proposal, but will not exceed $5,800 USD.
Deadline for Consideration
Submissions for this award must be completed by Monday, May 5, 2008 at noon Central Time Zone (USA).