Special Event Awards
Posted: Feb. 12, 2008

April 30, 2008 Deadline

The Council of the American Genetics Association invites applications from members of the Association for support of special events that further the purposes of the Association. The Association expects to make up to four awards of approximately $10,000–15,000 this year. Eligible events include specialized workshops open to Association members in areas of great current interest and short courses in some aspect of organismal genetics, but any event that would advance the purpose of the Association is eligible for support. We encourage members to think creatively about the types of events they could offer with support from the Association. All applications received will be carefully reviewed.

An application for a Special Event Award should include the following items of information:

1. The name(s) and title(s) of the individual(s) who will be responsible for organizing the event and overseeing the expenditure of any funds awarded.

2. The institution to which an award should be made, including the complete address of the relevant institutional department and the signature of an authorized institutional representative indicating the institution's willingness to administer the award if granted.

3. The title of the event for which an award is requested.

4. A rationale for the event explaining (a) why the event is timely or needed, (b) how the planned event will address the perceived need, and (c) how support from American Genetics Association will improve the event, e.g., by making it possible or by making it more affordable for graduate students and post-doctoral research associates. The rationale need not be longer than 1 page.

5. A description of the event including (if available): a list of primary participants (e.g., workshop leaders, course instructors), dates and location of the event, a preliminary schedule for the event, and a plan for how participants will be selected (if participation is limited). The description need not be longer than 2 pages.

6. A budget for the event showing how funds provided by an award from the Society would be used to support event activities. If funds are also being sought from other sources, the budget should show both how funds from the Association will be used and how funds from other sources will be used. (The sources of other funds need not be identified, but the application should indicate whether the funds are in hand.)

Applications for a Special Event Award should be emailed to Anjanette Baker at the Association office (agajoh@oregonstate.edu). The Council will review all applications received before April 30, 2008, and make award decisions at its annual meeting in June 2008.