WPSA Travel Grant
The Association has funds set aside for a limited number of grants. The grants are to provide international travel assistance for YOUNG WPSA members (both scientists and poultry producers) from developing countries and STUDENTS from developed countries to attend and participate in regional and global WPSA conferences.
Application conditions
You must submit your application at least 3 months prior to the meeting. Your paper need not be accepted at the time of application. However, if presenting a paper is the basis for the application, it will have to eventually be accepted.
Maximum age of the applicant is 40 years at the time of application.
Applicants must be a member of WPSA for at least 6 months at the time of application.
Members will receive a Travel Grant not more than 2 times.
Applicants will receive the Grant during the Conference after showing a copy of the airline ticket.
Application form must be accompanied by
- Copy of the abstract submitted
or
- One typed page clearly outlining how you propose to network at the meeting. Describe the feasibility of your plan and what you hope to gain. Possibilities for the plan could include names of individuals you plan to interview or conference attendees you plan to meet who share similar interests to your own. Networking plans must be made in advance and must involve individuals with whom you are not already acquainted.
- Budget request and justification (one page). Include cost of economy rate travel, food, and lodging. Conference registration fees and dues will NOT be funded.
- Letter of recommendation from a well-known member of your WPSA Branch stating why you are a worthy candidate to receive a Travel Grant.
- Short Curriculum Vitae and photo.
The completed application form, abstract or networking proposal, budget, Curriculum Vitae with photo and recommendation letter should be sent by e-mail to wpsa@xs4all.nl or by fax to: +31 207 508 941.
If you do not have access to e-mail or fax you can send your application to:
Dr Roel Mulder
PO Box 31
7360 AA Beekbergen
THE NETHERLANDS
Incomplete or late submissions will NOT be considered.
You can download the application form in Word or PDF format.
