American Fisheries Society
The Society’s highest award for scientific achievement is presented to a living AFS member for original and/or outstanding contributions to fisheries and aquatic biology. The award consists of a bronze medal, a plaque, and honorarium.
Criteria
- A monumental work, or
- Original techniques or research methods, or
- New, fresh ideas, viewpoints, or data which contribute remarkable to conservation management or basic understanding of aquatic resources, or
- A new successfully executed fishery research or management program of national or international importance or
- Imaginative an successful programs in fish conservation, education at any level of teaching or graduate student guidance, or
- Important faunal or ecological discoveries or new taxonomic criteria, or
- Research especially beneficial to mankind, or
- Interdisciplinary research involving leadership in team efforts in the laboratory or field, or
- Multiple successful efforts in a variety of field such as biology, public understanding, technical and popular writing, laboratory and filed research, inspiration leadership, enunciation of principles.
Nomination package:
- A detailed letter of nomination to address award criteria,
- vitae of nominee
- additional supporting materials as needed.
Deadline: Usually early-April
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Past IOF winners
Villy Christensen (2020)
Carl Walters (2006)
Daniel Pauly (2004)
Peter Larkin (1983)
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American Fisheries Society
AFS designates as Fellows of the Society certain members who have made outstanding or meritorious contributions to the diversity of fields that are included in the American Fisheries Society. Contributions can include, but are not restricted to, efforts in leadership, research, teaching and mentoring, resource management and/or conservation, and outreach/interaction with the public.
Any current regular member of AFS who has been a regular member of AFS for at least five (5) consecutive years is eligible to be nominated to be an AFS Fellow. For these purposes, a regular member is defined as a non-student, dues-paying member or Life Member.
A nominee is expected to have been a member of the profession for at least fifteen (15) years. This may be time since the PhD degree, but in cases where the PhD degree is not the terminal degree, it can be interpreted as after attaining the terminal degree.
Demonstrated excellence of contributions to one or several of the following areas: (1) research and discovery, (2) communication and outreach, education and pedagogy, (3) application of fisheries science to management and/or policy, (4) leadership and/or advancement of the profession.
AFS Presidents will automatically become Fellows upon their procession to past-president, if they are not Fellows already.
Nomination package:
- The nomination of an individual to be an AFS Fellow can be made by any three members of AFS.
- A curriculum vitae of at most four (4) pages. It is suggested that the vita include evidence of outstanding contributions as outlined under the eligibility criteria.
- Maximum two letters of recommendation, which may come from anyone, including nominators and non-members.
- A narrative of 50 or fewer words proposed for use if the nominee is selected to be a Fellow.
Deadline: Usually early-April
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Past IOF winners
Villy Christensen (2022)
Daniel Pauly (2015)
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American Fisheries Society
The Carl R. Sullivan Fishery Conservation Award is presented to an individual or organization, professional or nonprofessional, for outstanding contributions to the conservation of fishery resources.
Eligibility is not restricted to AFS members, and accomplishments can include political, legal, educational, scientific and managerial successes.
Nomination package:
- nomination letter that includes the nominee’s title and full contact information (i.e. address, e-mail, phone, etc.);
- a synopsis of fishery conservation contributions;
- a description of the influence of those contributions on improved understanding, management, or use of fishery resources;
- at least one additional supporting letter.
Deadline: Usually early-April
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Any British Columbian (or former long-term resident) who has demonstrated outstanding achievement, excellence or distinction in any field. Community leadership, business, labour, industry, volunteer service, research, culture, the arts, sports… the possibilities are nearly endless.
The Order of British Columbia was established by statute on April 21, 1989, to recognize those persons who have served with the greatest distinction and excelled in any field of endeavour benefiting the people of the Province or elsewhere. The Order represents the highest form of recognition the Province can extend to its citizens. The Order will be bestowed on the most outstanding British Columbians possessing the above qualifications annually.
Members of the Order of B.C. receive a medal, which consists of a stylistic dogwood, the floral emblem of British Columbia and also features a crowned shield of arms. It is worn with a green, gold, white and blue ribbon. Members also receive a Certificate of Appointment. Members have the right to place the letters O.B.C. after their names.
Deadline: Usually early-April
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Past IOF winners
Dr. Carl Walters (2019)
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The Steacie Prize is a Canadian award of $10,000 presented once a year to a scientist or engineer of 40 years of age or less for outstanding scientific research carried out in Canada.
The winner is selected by a distinguished panel which is appointed annually by the E.W.R. Steacie Memorial Fund, a private foundation dedicated to the advancement of science and engineering in Canada.
Nominations of candidates should be made by a colleague, and should include a description and evaluation of the nominee’s work, together with a curriculum vitae, a publication list, and a list of referees.
Application Details
Candidates for the prize are nominated by their colleagues. Nomination packages longer than 25 pages (single-sided) may be edited for brevity. The nominations should contain:
- a nomination letter explaining why the candidate should be considered for the prize, and giving the candidate’s birth date,
- a curriculum vitae with publication list, and
- a list of names and e-mail addresses of 5 independent referees with recognized expertise in the candidate’s field.
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UBC Deadline: March 28, 2018
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Every year, the L’Oréal Foundation awards more than 275 Fellowships to female PhD students and Post-Docs across 115 countries at a time when multiple obstacles arise to threaten their careers.
Canada National Fellowship
- 5 Fellowships awarded annually
- Postdoc: $20,000 CAD
- PhD: $5,000 CAD
- Must be female Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
- Candidates for this fellowship program must conduct their research at a Canadian host institution/organization.
- Alternates every year between Life & Physical Sciences Fields
- No Age Limit. Working or studying in Canada
Women in Science program
Canada National Fellowships
L’Oreal Foundation site
Deadline: March 22, 2020
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The IRPE Prize (International Recognition of Professional Excellence) honors a young ecologist (not older than 40 years) who has published uniquely independent, original and/or challenging research representing an important scientific breakthrough, and/or who must work under particularly difficult conditions. The IRPE Prize carries an endowment of Euro 3000
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The ECI Prize is awarded to an ecologist distinguished by outstanding and sustained scientific achievements. The prize both honors the recipient and requires him or her to serve science and society by authoring a book taking into account the ECI’s aims.
The book is published in the series ‘Excellence in Ecology’ (EE) and made available worldwide on a non-profit basis. A large number of books are donated to libraries in less developed countries. EE books invite authors to present their personal experiences, insights and visions, to criticize freely, and to courageously formulate new scientific concepts. The ECI Prize carries an endowment of Euro 6000.
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Past IOF winners
Dr. Daniel Pauly, Marine Ecology (2007)
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Fulbright Visiting Research Chairs are intended for Canadian citizens who are exceptional scholars and/or experienced professionals who wish to conduct research and/or lecture in the United States.
Fulbright Canada Visiting Research Chairs are pre-arranged affiliations that allow scholars to conduct research/lecture on subjects important to that university. Partner universities are excited to welcome the Fulbright Visiting Chairs into campus life and encourage them to engage with students, faculty, and the broader community.
Fulbright Visiting Research Chairs can guest lecture in university courses, mentor students, lecture in public venues, network, and promote their research, while representing the Fulbright program, and their home and host institutions.
Applicants must:
- Be a Canadian citizen (Permanent residence is not sufficient).
- Hold a Ph.D. or equivalent professional/terminal degree as appropriate.
- Be proficient in English.
- Be in compliance with all J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board (FFSB) guidelines.
- Be in compliance with all governmental regulations regarding visas, immigration, travel and residence.
Applicants must not:
- Be a dual U.S.-Canadian citizen.
- Hold permanent residency status in the United States.
- Reside in the United States.
- Have resided abroad for five or more consecutive years in the six year period immediately preceding the date of application. A period of nine months or more during a calendar year is considered to constitute a full year abroad.
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Deadline: Usually mid-November
Past IOF winners
Dr. Kai Chan (2012)
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