Yentsch-Schindler Early Career Award (ASLO)

Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography

Award in honor of early career scientists. The Yentsch-Schindler Early Career Award honors an aquatic scientist normally within 12 years of the completion of their terminal degree, for outstanding and balanced contributions to research, science training, and broader societal issues such as resource management, conservation, policy, and public education.

Package requirements:

  • Nomination letter (not to exceed two pages) on qualifications. Should provide evidence that the research has had an effect on the area of application. Should contain the basis of the citation and the presentation speech at the ASLO meeting;
  • List of important publications and other pertinent information (not to exceed three pages);
  • May include a statement that provides information on personal events that have influenced EC career achievements. These may include time required to have a family, deal with personal or family illness, do charity work, or be involved in political action;
  • Three (3) letters of endorsement of no more than 1 page each. These letters should indicate the breadth of support for the nominees and the perspectives of different individuals to clearly indicate the breadth of contributions of the nominee.

Deadline: October 29, 2021

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