Walter J. Bock Travel Fellowship
Available for Qualified Ornithologists
Limited travel funds are available to qualified established ornithologists to attend International Ornithological Congresses. Up to $1000 may be claimed for reimbursement that goes specifically toward air transportation and hotel lodging only; there are no geographic restrictions for Travel Fellowship consideration.
Qualifications include:
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Be an established ornithologist (i.e., beyond the stage of post-doc or 5 years after the PhD). Applicants from low-income countries and applicants without an academic position are encouraged to apply.
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Provide detailed application materials as outlined below no later than 3 months before an IOCongress®.
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Must be a member of the International Ornithologists’ Union – see www.internationalornithology.org to join.
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Fellowship recipients must be registered to attend an IOCongress®, preferably with a submitted abstract.
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Multiple requests from the same individual for the same conference will not be considered.
Application Materials Include:
Please submit the following information in one succinct email (e.g., all below materials sent in the same email – including your letters of recommendation). Adress will be announced at the appropriate time. Make the subject line of your email read “Application to Walter J. Bock Travel Fellowship.”
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Full name, mailing address, phone/email, country of current residency and educational degree obtained.
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Full CV (resume) which includes a detailed list of published works and other contributions to ornithology.
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A self-written letter stating the current research within the field of ornithology and a brief description of the professional benefit anticipated from attending an IOCongress® by receiving the Walter J. Bock Travel Fellowship.
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A cost estimate of the travel/lodging expenses to participate an IOCongress®.
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Proof of registration to attend an IOCongress® and membership in the IOU (registration & membership receipts are all that is needed). Verification of your abstract acceptance is also desired.
Selection and Announcement Process:
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A selection committee will review applications.
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The selection committee will contact the successful applicant. The applicant will be responsible for his or her own travel arrangements and for participating in the IOCongress®.
Funds Reimbursement Process:
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Reimbursement of up to $1000 will be sent by bank wire transfer after attending an IOCongress® and upon receipt of itemized travel and lodging receipts.
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The reimbursement will only cover transportation and lodging expenses. No other expenses will be covered (e.g., registration/membership fees, paying for Visas/Passports, baggage charges, meals outside the Congress provided meal functions); no more than six (6) nights lodging will be covered and must be consistent with the dates of the Congress.