American Cetacean Society – San Francisco Chapter
Marine Mammal Student Research Grants
Spring 2003 Request for Proposals
The American Cetacean Society (ACS) is pleased to announce its Marine Mammal Student Research Grants. Each year we will award two $1000 grants (one in the spring, one in the fall) to San Francisco Bay Area college students conducting marine mammal research.
To learn more about ACS, visit our website: www.acs-sfbay.org
When: Proposals are due by March 14, 2003
Where: Please submit five copies of your proposal to
Doreen Moser-ACS; 20 Durham Rd.; San Anselmo, CA 94960
Proposal Criteria:
Ø Students must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at any San Francisco Bay Area college.
Ø Research project must focus on any marine mammal species, however preference will be given to cetacean research.
Ø Proposals on either field or laboratory studies will be considered
Ø ACS Research Committee will review all proposals and make their recommendations to the board.
Ø Students will be notified of our decisions by April, 2003
Ø Students awarded grants must present their work at a public presentation for ACS members within two years of the award.
Proposal Guidelines:
Proposals must include the following sections:
1. Cover Sheet should have title, your name/contact information, name of university or college, and major advisor’s name/contact information.
2. Abstract should be a brief summary of your project including hypothesis, objectives, and proposed findings (not to exceed one page).
3. Project Details should include an expanded introduction, objectives, hypothesis, proposed findings, methods, and significance, (not to exceed three pages)
4. Financial Sheet should include all expected project costs and other financial sources (proposed or already received).
