SAHFOS Associated Researcher Bursary Scheme
Guiding Principles
The CPR survey, started in 1931, has generated a large and rich database on the basin-scale abundance and distribution of plankton. SAHFOS wishes to encourage wider use of this database by the research community through an Associated Researcher bursary scheme.
Topics for bursaries
The aim of this scheme is to encourage research that uses CPR data and to increase publications from the database. Bursaries are intended for either research that uses CPR data directly or for indirect activities that strengthen the future use of CPR data. The latter could, for example, involve developing suitable instrumentation for the CPR, improving plankton analysis procedures or developing new statistical approaches for data analysis.
Funds & Obligations
Funds of up to £500 to cover the calendar year will be awarded to Associated Researchers. Associated Researchers are expected to work collaboratively with SAHFOS staff and so actively promote the Foundation. Publications arising from this scheme must acknowledge SAHFOS. Associated Researchers must submit a final report on their work by 31st January of the following year. Half the funds will be made available as a grant early in the year and the remainder after the final report has been submitted and funds accounted for.
Benefits
Associated Researchers will be named and their reports published in the following year's SAHFOS Annual Report. Through their close involvement with the Foundation, Associated Researchers will learn of new developments in the CPR data and these may offer opportunities for further work.
Eligibility
Bursaries are open to any nationality and age, and applications from all are welcome. SAHFOS Council members, Staff, Fellows and Students already funded by the Foundation are ineligible.
Applications and Awards
Awards will be made through open competition based on the
quality of the work proposed coupled to its relevance to the SAHFOS
mission. This will be determined using details submitted on the
application form. Although SAHFOS may informally approach
scientists soliciting their interests, independent applications are
also encouraged. The closing date for applications is 0ctober 31,
2011 (for Bursaries covering 2012). Applications will be assessed
by a committee of SAHFOS staff and decisions ratified by SAHFOS
Council.
Informal advice on the bursary scheme can be obtained from David
Johns (01752 633346 or djoh[at]sahfos.ac.uk).
To apply for an award please download an application form and
return it by email to David Johns at SAHFOS (djoh[at]sahfos.ac.uk)
